Talent Community | Senior Shopify Engineer ID57979
HybridCluj-Napoca, Cluj County, Romania
Job Summary
Architect, develop, and maintain high-performance eCommerce solutions by creating reusable modules, optimizing delivery times, and implementing new platform features. Conduct deep code analysis, develop patches, troubleshoot critical issues, and perform incident postmortems while providing first-level Shopify Plus technical support. Engage with Product Management on system design, participate in code reviews and unit testing, and proactively identify technical roadblocks. Support Project Management with effort estimates and ensure best practices in security and performance. This role prioritizes understanding the strategic "why" behind platform architecture rather than just code execution. You will work alongside a community of senior engineers in a remote-first environment to drive engineering excellence initiatives for innovative brands.
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years of professional Shopify development experience
- Deep knowledge of Shopify Plus and its unique features
- Solid understanding of the Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and modern development methodologies
- Proven experience with page performance optimization, front-end caching, CDNs, and secure development practices
- Strong ability to diagnose and resolve site issues using commercial and open-source tools
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Customer-first mindset, patience, and empathy
- Logical approach to problem-solving, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous learning and adaptability
- Familiarity with Jira and collaborative development environments
- Upper-intermediate English level
Desired Qualifications
- Proficiency in JavaScript or modern frameworks such as React or Vue
- Previous experience in customer service or dedicated technical support roles
- Exposure to Salesforce Commerce Cloud or other enterprise eCommerce platforms
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