Senior/Lead Shopify App Developer – Short Term Contract

September 29, 2026

<p><strong>Time zones:</strong> EST (UTC -5), MST (UTC -7), ART (UTC -3), UTC -4, UTC -4:30, UTC -3, UTC -2</p> <div> <strong>About the Role:</strong></div> <div>We’re partnering with a remote-based company that’s 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. You will provide technical direction, manage milestones, and act as a liaison engineering/product leadership and the development team. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and excellent communication.</p> </div> <div> <strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></div> <ul> <li>Technical Leadership: Break down project scope, Figma designs, and requirements into clear, actionable milestones and tasks.</li> <li>Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of 2 Intermediate Developers, providing technical guidance and ensuring the successful delivery of project goals.</li> <li>Project Management:</li> <li>Collaborate with engineering and product leadership.</li> <li>Communicate project progress, blockers, and resource needs through regular weekly updates.</li> <li>Ensure project milestones are met on time and within scope.</li> <li>Development: Contribute to coding and development tasks within Shopify’s Embedded App ecosystem.</li> </ul> <div> <strong>Required Skills & Experience:</strong></div> <ul> <li>5+ years of experience in software development, with strong expertise in Shopify Embedded Apps.</li> <li>Proficiency in the following technologies:</li> <li>Shopify CLI, App Bridge, Polaris, Shopify Admin API</li> <li>React / TypeScript, Shopify Remix, JavaScript</li> <li>REST APIs / GraphQL APIs</li> <li>Strong familiarity with Shopify Partners Admin, App Setup, and Shopify App Design Guidelines.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing projects within agile environments.</li> <li>Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a remote environment.</li> <li>Effective communication and reporting skills.</li> </ul> <div> <strong>What to Expect:</strong></div> <ul> <li>Fully remote work with flexible hours (North American time zones).</li> <li>Light meetings: At least one coordinated team meeting per week.</li> <li>Collaborative tools: Slack, GitHub, Jira, and Figma.</li> <li>Support from engineering, product teams, and leadership to ensure success.</li> </ul>

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