Shopify Developer - Senior

Location: Ernākulam

Role Overview We are seeking a skilled professional who combines  strong hands-on Shopify development experience  with the ability to  manage technical execution and mentor junior developers .
In this role, you will serve as the primary technical lead for our Shopify storefronts, taking ownership of  custom development, performance optimisation, app integration and technical planning . You will also work closely with internal junior developers and help guide project delivery in line with business goals.

Key Responsibilities Technical Development & Architecture   Custom Theme Development:  Design, build and maintain highly customised Shopify themes using  Liquid, HTML5, CSS3/SASS and modern JavaScript frameworks .
App Integration & API Management:  Integrate third-party Shopify apps and build custom integrations using  REST and GraphQL APIs  to connect ERP, CRM and fulfilment systems.
Performance Optimisation:  Continuously monitor and improve  site speed, Core Web Vitals and technical SEO  to deliver a fast and seamless user experience.
Headless Commerce:  Evaluate and support a potential transition to a  headless architecture  using  Next.js or Hydrogen , where aligned with business growth plans.
Quality Assurance:  Conduct thorough  cross-browser and cross-device testing  to ensure accurate, stable and bug-free deployment of features.
Management & Strategy   Technical Road mapping:  Work with the marketing and operations teams to translate business requirements into a scalable technical roadmap.
Team Leadership:  Mentor internal junior developers and act as the main point of contact for external development agencies and SaaS vendors.
Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO):  Lead technical A/B testing initiatives and use data insights to recommend and implement UI/UX improvements that improve conversion and revenue.
Project Management:  Use  Agile methodologies  and tools such as  Jira, Asana or Trello  to manage sprint planning, prioritise backlog items and ensure timely delivery.
Security & Compliance:  Oversee store security, user access management and compliance with relevant privacy and payment standards, including  GDPR, CCPA and PCI  requirements.

Required

Skills & Qualifications

Experience:

Minimum  3+ years  of hands-on experience in  Shopify/Shopify Plus development , with at least  2 years of experience in a technical leadership or project coordination role .
Technical Proficiency:  Strong knowledge of  Liquid, JavaScript (ES6+), React or Vue.js, HTML/CSS , and web performance optimisation tools.
E-commerce Knowledge:  Solid understanding of the e-commerce lifecycle, including  merchandising, checkout flows, payment gateways and fulfilment operations .
Analytical

Skills:

Ability to interpret data from  Google Analytics, Shopify Analytics and heat-mapping tools  to support technical and commercial decision-making.
Communication:  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
Version Control:  Proficiency in  Git  and familiarity with modern  CI/CD deployment practices .

Desirable / Bonus Skills  Experience building  custom Shopify apps  using  Node.js, Ruby on Rails or Python
Experience migrating  large-scale stores to Shopify Plus
Knowledge of  UX/UI principles