Head of Development - eCommerce Shopify Agency

 Overview

This is a unique opportunity for a talented Shopify Developer Lead to join our tight-knit team of 20 professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with e-commerce and Shopify. We are passionate about creating high-performing, innovative online stores that bring our clients' visions to life. If you are an expert Shopify Developer Lead who thrives on solving complex problems, crafting responsive designs, and staying ahead of industry trends, this role is made for you

Role

As the Experienced Shopify Developer Lead, you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing development quality across the business. Staying ahead of the latest trends in Shopify, e-commerce, and web development, you will ensure that the business remains at the forefront of the industry. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will oversee the development team’s progress, conduct regular 1-1 reviews, and promote continuous improvement. In addition, you will be instrumental in training team members, recruiting new developers, and engineering innovative solutions to complex client challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Oversight: Ensure that the highest standards of development quality are consistently met across all projects, keeping the company at the cutting edge of Shopify and e-commerce trends;
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the development team, conducting regular 1-1 reviews, providing constructive feedback, and fostering professional growth;
• Collaboration with CEO: Work closely with the CEO to provide updates on the development team’s performance set strategic goals, and align with the company’s growth plans.
• Training & Development: Provide training and upskilling opportunities for existing team members, ensuring their skills remain competitive in the rapidly evolving Shopify landscape.
• Recruitment: Manage the recruitment process for new developers, including conducting interviews, reviewing technical assessments, and ensuring new hires align with the company’s culture and standards.
• Solution Engineering: Design and engineer innovative solutions for complex client challenges, ensuring customization and high performance.
• Hands-on Development: Participate in development work on high-priority projects or when addressing complex technical challenges, contributing directly to the success of key initiatives.
• Service Improvement: Lead ongoing improvement of development services within the company, continuously refining processes and tools to enhance efficiency and quality.
  
  

Requirements

• Agency Experience: Proven experience in a similar role within a Shopify-focused agency, with a deep understanding of agency workflows and client management.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team of developers, creating a positive and productive work environment.
• Technical Expertise: Extensive experience as a Shopify developer, with a strong portfolio of successful projects and a deep understanding of Shopify’s capabilities.
• Passion for Coding: A genuine love for coding and a commitment to staying updated on the latest development trends and best practices.
• People Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and to build strong relationships within the team.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with headless commerce setups.
• Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks such as React or Vue.js.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices in the context of Shopify.
• Experience with Shopify Plus.
• This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Shopify developer who is passionate
• about leading a team, driving innovation, and making a significant impact on the business’s
• growth and success.
  
  

Salary Banding: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum

Location: United Kingdom/ Fully Remote

Language: Fluency in English

Benefits

28 days leave (including Bank Holidays).

Flexible working hours and work-from-home opportunities.

Pension plan.

Fast progression opportunities within a growing team.