Shopify Development Lead

RunDTC is a digital experience agency empowering our clients with unique solutions for their most complex business challenges. We're chosen by clients when they’re in need of a true partner and when results matter most – becoming the agent of change and driving transformation that combines business strategy, user needs, design, and technology. Headquartered in Dana Point, CA, RunDTC was founded with a philosophy to do great work with great people, as we propel our clients’ businesses forward.
 
About the role

 

We are seeking an experienced Shopify Development Lead with a proven track record of working with clients to evaluate, build, and manage successful solutions using the Shopify+ platform. This role requires a deep understanding of the Shopify ecosystem and the ability to customize the platform to meet diverse client needs. An engineering background, a strong technical understanding of ecommerce systems and the Shopify platform are essential.

Who you are

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• You are organized, adaptable and possess excellent time management and communication skills.

• Passionate about quality work and self-motivated with a high degree of initiative and follow through.

• Able to determine the difference between urgency and emergency and when to employ both.

• Eager to learn new skills and technologies. What you don't know you'll jump right in and learn.

• You don't settle for subpar or passable results – you strive to delight your team with extraordinary awesomeness. 

 

 

Key responsibilities

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• Work directly with clients to understand their business needs and craft Shopify solutions to meet those requirements

• Stay abreast of the latest Shopify features and third-party integrations to provide clients with innovative solutions

• Lead a team, providing guidance and oversight on Shopify projects

• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to drive new business and support pre-sales activities

• Develop and implement best practices for Shopify development and deployment within the agency

• Provide thought leadership by contributing to agency blogs, speaking at industry events, and conducting workshops on Shopify-related topics

 

 

Qualifications

 

• Minimum 5 years of experience working on the Shopify platform

• Proficiency in React, GraphQL, Apollo, and building REST APIsk record of delivering multiple projects simultaneously

• Experience with Node.js and server-side development

• Experience with Shopify’s Hydrogen Framework

• Proficient in Shopify's Liquid templating language, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS

• In-depth understanding of the Shopify platform, including its APIs, SDKs, and various tools.

• Strong knowledge of web performance optimization and best practices.

• Experience with version control systems, such as Git

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and the Atlassian suite (Confluence and Jira).

• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Proven track record of delivering multiple projects simultaneously

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Working location

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• Expectation to work remotely, from your home office or a shared working space, with occasional travel to client locations.

 

RunDTC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

 

 

Still interested? Hit us up at work@rundtc.com and we'll fill you in.