Remote Senior/Lead Shopify App Developer - Short Term Contract

Description:

• We are seeking a Senior Shopify Developer to lead a team of developers in building a Shopify Embedded Application that aligns with Shopify's "Built for Shopify" guidelines.
• The role involves providing technical direction, managing milestones, and acting as a liaison between engineering/product leadership and the development team.
• Strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and excellent communication are required for this position.
• Key responsibilities include breaking down project scope, Figma designs, and requirements into clear, actionable milestones and tasks.
• The candidate will lead and mentor a team of 2 Intermediate Developers, providing technical guidance and ensuring the successful delivery of project goals.
• The role also involves collaborating with engineering and product leadership, communicating project progress, blockers, and resource needs through regular weekly updates, and ensuring project milestones are met on time and within scope.
• Additionally, the candidate will contribute to coding and development tasks within Shopify's Embedded App ecosystem.

Requirements:

• The candidate must have 5+ years of experience in software development, with strong expertise in Shopify Embedded Apps.
• Proficiency in Shopify CLI, App Bridge, Polaris, Shopify Admin API, React / TypeScript, Shopify Remix, JavaScript, REST APIs, and GraphQL APIs is required.
• Strong familiarity with Shopify Partners Admin, App Setup, and Shopify App Design Guidelines is necessary.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing projects within agile environments is essential.
• The candidate should possess excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a remote environment.
• Effective communication and reporting skills are also required.

Benefits:

• The position offers fully remote work with flexible hours, accommodating North American time zones.
• There will be light meetings, with at least one coordinated team meeting per week.
• The team will utilize collaborative tools such as Slack, GitHub, Jira, and Figma.
• The candidate will receive support from engineering, product teams, and leadership to ensure success.