Shopify Technical Lead

We are looking for an experienced Shopify Technical Lead to join our talented Solutions team!

Are you an experienced Shopify developer ready to take your expertise to the next level? We’re looking for a Shopify Technical Lead to bring leadership and innovation to our front-end development team. As the largest Shopify agency in the UK, Visualsoft offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of eCommerce while working with a dynamic, forward-thinking team.

This role offers the flexibility to work fully or in a hybrid model from our offices in Stockton on Tees, Newcastle city centre, or central Manchester, or even remotely with occasional travel.

About the Role

As the Shopify Technical Lead at Visualsoft, you will be responsible for driving the technical vision and execution of Shopify based eCommerce solutions. This includes overseeing the development process, leading a team of talented developers, and working closely with our design, project management, and client teams. You’ll be at the forefront of creating innovative and scalable Shopify stores that align with client needs and business goals.

What You'll Do

As the Shopify Technical Lead, you will be pivotal in driving Shopify front-end development within our agency. Reporting directly to the Head of Front-End Development, your key responsibilities are:

• Leading the approach to Shopify frontend development.
• Supporting the team, providing strategic guidance and direction in all aspects of Shopify development, from coding best practices to deployment processes and client theme management.
• Project monitoring. Support PMs and developers to ensure the project is running smoothly, and provide any technical/strategic advice on anything that may arise.
• Recommending and providing team training and development.
• Assisting in performance reviews.
• Conducting peer reviews and code reviews for continuous improvement of the team.
• Being pivotal in the creation, maintenance, and continual improvement of an in-house start theme product.

Responsibilities

• Implementation and maintenance of processes that improve efficiency, productivity, and quality of the team’s work.
• Work with the Solutions and sales team, as required for technical queries, quotes, application audits, functionality audits, and theme code audits.
• Assisting with Discovery sessions for prospects and clients alike.
• Assisting with client support and training.
• Produce technical specifications and documentation.
• Collaborating with solutions, design, backend development, QA, PMs, marketing, and sales teams to ensure overall projects are aligned with key objectives.

What We’re Looking For

Technical knowledge and skills:

• Technical expertise, and a deep understanding of the technology stack utilized by Visualsoft and the wider eCommerce industry.
• Support the Solutions and Sales teams with risk management for projects. Able to identify any potential risks and solutions.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and best practices within the Shopify environment.
• An excellent understanding of Shopify and its ecosystem.
• An excellent understanding of the following coding languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (preferably with framework knowledge), Liquid.
• A good understanding of popular frameworks such as Tailwind, Bootstrap, Alpine Js, and React JS.
• A strong understanding of Web Accessibility.
• An excellent understanding of website performance, and how it can be affected and improved.
• A good understanding of UX and best practices.
• An excellent understanding of version control within GitHub.
• An excellent understanding of project management tools such as Jira and Trello.
• An excellent understanding of project methodologies.
• An excellent understanding of automatic testing frameworks such as Ghost Inspector.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Should be able to think strategically and understand how technical decisions fit into the broader goals of the projects.
• Should be able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and effectively build strong relationships with clients and partners.
• Be able to identify opportunities for growth and develop strategies to achieve them.
• Excellent team management skills, and manage developers effectively, including mentoring, providing feedback, and training.
• Be able to create a positive and productive work environment that encourages creativity and collaboration among team members and wider teams.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Solid understanding of Visualsoft company processes, and being able to identify and implement improvements where possible.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary with great progression options.
• Unlimited paid holidays - yes that's not a typo!
• Hybrid working.
• Great working environments; our Stockton on Tees and Manchester workspaces are also dog-friendly.
• A high-performance MacBook.
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free eye tests and flu jabs.
• VS Perks, have a monthly treat on us; from Amazon vouchers, PlayStation credits, ASOS, H&M to Just Eat, there's something for everyone!
• Free breakfast, fruit, hot and cold drinks, and protein shakes.
• Friday afternoon drinks to wind down for the weekend.
• Pension scheme to help you save for the future.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounts across our brands.
• Regular team social events.
• Training & development.

So if you think you’ve got what it takes to join one of the UK’s leading eCommerce providers, we’d love to hear from you.

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Visualsoft is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives.

We believe passionately that a diverse workforce is central to our success, so we welcome applications from all sections of the community.