Shopify Plus Developer(Lead)

Job Description

Freelance opportunity Job Title: Shopify Plus Developer (Lead) Experience : 8+ years Location : Remote Duration : 3-6 Months (Extendable) About the Role We are looking for a skilled Shopify Plus Developer with strong leadership capabilities to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience developing high-performance Shopify stores, implementing advanced customizations, and integrating complex third-party systems. You will also lead a team of up to four developers, ensuring high-quality delivery and adherence to best practices. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of up to 4 Shopify developers. Develop, customize, and optimize Shopify Plus stores. Build and extend custom checkout experiences using Shopify Checkout Extensibility. Implement and manage payment gateway integrations including Stripe, Adyen, and JPMC. Create responsive and high-quality UI using Liquid, JavaScript (ES6), HTML5, CSS3, and SCSS. Contribute to headless commerce implementations using Hydrogen or Next.js. Integrate GraphQL & REST APIs with third-party applications. Work on middleware and OMS integrations to support scalable commerce operations. Implement and maintain Avalara tax platform integration. Collaborate using Git (GitHub/GitLab) and manage CI/CD pipelines. Ensure SEO best practices and optimize site performance. Work within Agile/Scrum teams to deliver high-quality releases. Required Skills & Qualifications 4?8 years of professional experience in Shopify Plus development. Strong expertise in Liquid, front-end technologies, and modern JavaScript. Proven experience with custom checkout and checkout extensibility features. Hands-on experience integrating payment gateways (Stripe, Adyen, JPMC). Experience with headless commerce frameworks (Hydrogen, Next.js preferred). Strong understanding of GraphQL & REST API architecture. Experience integrating OMS, middleware, and tax platforms (Avalara). Familiarity with Git workflows, GitHub/GitLab, and CI/CD practices. Solid understanding of SEO and performance optimization techniques. Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Nice to Have Experience with Shopify apps development. Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP). Exposure to analytics, tracking, or CRO tools.