We’re seeking a Senior Frontend Developer (Shopify) to drive the production of high-quality Shopify projects from concept through to completion. You’ll play a pivotal role in architectural decision-making and lead the development of complex projects while mentoring junior developers. This role requires a deep knowledge of Shopify and frontend best practices, combined with a passion for performance optimization, scalability, and user-centric design.

Responsibilities

High-Quality Shopify Development:

Lead and develop sophisticated Shopify projects, making architectural decisions to ensure scalability and maintainability.

Translate visual designs, tickets, and briefs into seamless, interactive Shopify experiences.

Build and enhance custom Shopify themes and applications using Liquid, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML, and CSS.

Optimize Shopify stores for peak performance, ensuring compliance with non-functional requirements and industry standards.

Collaborate with stakeholders in an agile workflow, conducting code reviews to uphold quality and empower team members.

Frontend Leadership and Mentorship:

Act as the go-to expert for Shopify within the team, offering guidance on complex technical challenges.

Mentor junior and mid-level developers, providing actionable feedback and supporting their professional growth.

Partner with UX Designers, Project Managers, and Account Managers to validate designs and enhance user experience.

Ownership of Frontend Technology Stack:

Serve as the primary authority on Shopify development within Velstar, overseeing tools and frontend architecture.

Introduce and implement new tools and methodologies to boost development efficiency.

Maintain up-to-date documentation on all frontend frameworks and processes, accessible to the wider team.

Continuous Professional Development:

Stay current with the latest e-commerce and frontend development trends and tools.

Participate in ongoing mentorship, sharing expertise with colleagues and contributing to Velstar’s technical knowledge base.

What you'll bring

Technical Expertise: Extensive experience in Shopify development with proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Liquid templating, and Shopify APIs.

Bonus Skills: Knowledge of Hydrogen, Oxygen, NextJS, RemixJS, TypeScript, Chakra UI, and TailwindCSS is a plus.

Leadership Abilities: Proven experience in a senior developer role, with the ability to lead projects, mentor teammates, and provide clear technical guidance.

Strong Problem-Solving Skills: Critical thinking with a proactive approach to troubleshooting and resolving complex issues.

Effective Communication: Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and provide clear, constructive feedback.

Equal opportunities matter! All CV’s/applications are anonymised until the interview stage and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. We will never discriminate based on race, ethnicity, country of origin, gender (or gender expression or identity), sexual orientation, marital status, disability or age. If you are invited for an interview, please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or adjustments so we can support you to attend.