Senior Shopify Engineer - Remote-First E‑Commerce Architect

Agile Engine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.

WHY JOIN US

If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you looking for your next big challenge? We are proactively building a strategic talent pool for several high-priority Shopify Plus projects launching in the coming months.

This role focuses on architecting, developing, and maintaining high-performance eCommerce solutions for innovative brands, working alongside a community of senior engineers in a remote-first environment. You will drive deep code analysis, platform architecture, and eCommerce roadmap strategy while providing Shopify Plus technical support and contributing to rigorous code reviews and engineering excellence initiatives. The role prioritizes understanding the "why" behind the platform — not just writing code.

Please Note:

This is a proactive pipeline hiring initiative. While the start date isn't tomorrow, pre-vetting now ensures you get priority visibility with key clients and allows us to move quickly when these roles go live.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

- Develop key system components, identify reusable modules, and optimize delivery times.

- Perform deep code analysis, develop patches, and implement new platform features.

- Research platform capabilities and identify opportunities for the eCommerce roadmap.

- Engage with Product Management on system design, capabilities, and innovative solutions.

- Provide first-level Shopify technical support, troubleshoot critical issues, and conduct incident postmortems.

- Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and technical validation.

- Work with the broader development team to ensure best practices in security and performance.

- Support Project Management with effort estimates and planning.

- Proactively identify and remove technical roadblocks.

MUST HAVES

- 4+ years of professional Shopify development experience
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- Deep knowledge of Shopify Plus and its unique features.

- Solid understanding of the Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and modern development methodologies.

- Proven experience with page performance optimization, front-end caching, CDNs, and secure development practices
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- Strong ability to diagnose and resolve site issues using commercial and open-source tools.

- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

- Customer-first mindset, patience, and empathy.

- Logical approach to problem-solving, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous learning and adaptability.

- Familiarity with Jira and collaborative development environments.

NICE TO HAVES

- Previous experience in customer service or dedicated technical support roles.

- Exposure to Salesforce Commerce Cloud or other enterprise eCommerce platforms.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

- Professional growth
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Accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, Tech Talks, and personalized growth roadmaps.

- Competitive compensation
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We match your ever-growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive USD-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities.

- A selection of exciting projects
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Join projects with modern solutions development and top-tier clients that include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands.

- Flextime
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Tailor your schedule for an optimal work-life balance, by having the options of working from home and going to the office – whatever makes you the happiest and most productive.

Meet Our Recruitment Process

Each step helps us understand your skills and overall fit.

If it’s a match, you’ll receive an offer.