Shopify Technical Lead for German Company

Job Description

We are a growing Shopify-focused agency serving international e-commerce brands. The founder currently handles all technical delivery, client communication, and project management. We need a Shopify Technical Lead who can take full ownership of our Shopify projects — from receiving a client task to delivering a polished solution — without needing hand-holding.

This is not a 'just code what I tell you' role. This is a 'you own it, you run it' position. You will be the go-to technical brain behind our Shopify work.

Tasks

• End-to-End Shopify Delivery: Receive client tasks/briefs, plan the approach, execute, QA, and deliver — independently.
• Custom Theme Development: Build and customize Shopify themes using Liquid, HTML/CSS, JavaScript. Deep expertise in Shopify's theme architecture is non-negotiable.
• Shopify App & Integration Work: Install, configure, and troubleshoot Shopify apps. Build custom solutions using Shopify APIs (Storefront, Admin, Functions).
• Store Performance & Optimization: Ensure stores are fast, conversion-optimized, and follow Shopify best practices.
• Client Task Management: Manage your own pipeline of tasks. Prioritize, communicate status, flag blockers — like a true lead.
• Team Guidance (Future): As we grow, mentor junior developers and review their work.

Requirements

• 5+ years hands-on Shopify development (not just WordPress or general web dev)
• Expert-level Liquid templating — you dream in Liquid
• Strong command of HTML5, CSS3/SCSS, JavaScript (vanilla + jQuery)
• Proven experience building and customizing Shopify 2.0 themes from scratch
• Working knowledge of Shopify APIs: Admin, Storefront, Checkout Extensions, Shopify Functions
• Experience with Shopify app integrations (payments, shipping, reviews, subscriptions, etc.)
• Git version control — you use it daily, not occasionally
• Ability to independently manage tasks: understand a brief, ask the right questions, deliver on time

Benefits

• Good salary
• High ownership and freedom
• Remote Job from home