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Steve Madden

Lead Web Developer

Steve Madden, Long Island City, New York, United States, 11101


Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Shopify Lead Developer to join our dynamic team. As a Shopify Lead Developer, you will play a crucial role in driving the success of our e-commerce platform by leveraging your expertise in Shopify development and leading a team of offshore developers. Your primary responsibility will be to develop, customize, and maintain our Shopify-based online stores globally.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at an exciting time of transformation, growth, and international expansion. You will play a pivotal role in consolidating our existing Shopify themes into a streamlined and cohesive set, while spearheading the rewriting of our websites from the ground up. This initiative aims to enhance site performance, speed, and overall user experience whilst implementing a scalable development framework that ensure we can rapidly scale to match growth demands.

Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a team of developers to ensure efficient delivery of Shopify projects, setting goals, providing guidance, and fostering a collaborative environment.Architect, design, develop, customize, and maintain Shopify-based e-commerce websites, themes, and applications according to business requirements and best practices.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, marketers, and project managers, to translate business objectives into effective Shopify solutions.Customize and extend the functionality of Shopify through app integrations, API development, and third-party platform integrations.Optimize website performance, ensuring fast page load times, smooth user experience, and mobile responsiveness.Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and security guidelines.Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Shopify functionality, integrations, and performance.Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide technical recommendations, and deliver innovative solutions aligned with business goals.Implement scalable technology solutions and release management standards.Experience Requirements:

Proven experience as a Shopify Developer, with a track record of successfully delivering Shopify projects and leading a development team.Strong expertise in Shopify development, including theme customization, app development, and API integrations.Proficiency in web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Liquid templating language.Experience with front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js) and version control systems (e.g., Git).Solid understanding of e-commerce principles and best practices, including payment gateways, shipping methods, and customer authentication.Familiarity with SEO best practices and website optimization techniques.Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot and debug complex issues.Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.Detail-oriented mindset, with a focus on delivering high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code.Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment, while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.

Salary Range: The pay range of this position is $100,000 - $110,000. Actual salary will be determined based off candidate's skill sets, years of experience, and other job-related factors. This range does not include benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, 401K, and additional company benefits