Lead Shopify Technical Architect

Shopify Technical Architect / Lead Developer Location: Fully Remote (UK) with access to our Central London office Salary £75,000 - £85,000 Overview We’re looking for an experienced Shopify Technical Architect to join our growing Shopify practice. In this role, you’ll lead the design and delivery of scalable Shopify Plus eCommerce solutions, helping clients translate business requirements into robust technical architectures. You will act as the technical authority on Shopify, guiding development teams, shaping integration strategies, and ensuring best practices across the full solution lifecycle. This is a fully remote role, with optional access to our Central London office for collaboration and team events. Key Responsibilities Lead the technical architecture and solution design for Shopify Plus implementationsTranslate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and integration strategiesAct as the Shopify subject matter expert, covering APIs, Liquid, theme architecture, Flow, and FunctionsDesign integrations with ERP, PIM, CRM, OMS/WMS, payment gateways, and marketing platformsProvide technical leadership and mentorship to development teamsEnsure solutions follow best practices for performance, scalability, and securityCollaborate with clients and stakeholders, leading technical workshops and discovery sessionsSupport pre-sales activities, including solutioning, estimation, and technical proposals Requirements Proven experience as a Technical Architect, Lead Developer, or Senior Engineer working with Shopify PlusStrong knowledge of:Shopify architecture and APIsLiquid templating and theme developmentIntegration patterns with third-party platformsSolid web development background in HTML, CSS/SASS, JavaScript (ES6+), REST APIs, JSONExperience working with modern JS frameworks (React or Vue)Experience delivering large-scale eCommerce implementationsUnderstanding of Agile delivery and CI/CD practicesStrong communication skills and ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Nice to Have Experience with Headless Shopify (Hydrogen, Next.js, Nuxt.js)Experience building custom Shopify appsKnowledge of Shopify Flow, Scripts, and FunctionsExperience working in a digital agency or consultancy environmentFamiliarity with AWS, GCP, or Azure Benefits Competitive salary based on experiencePension schemeFlexible working – fully remote with optional Central London office accessPrivate healthcare25 days annual leave + bank holidaysProfessional development and certification supportRegular team events and a collaborative working environment. Apply now to be considered!