Shopify Head

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

We need a senior technical leader to own the Shopify‑based ecommerce architecture and the wider digital ecosystem for multiple brands. The role blends hands‑on development with architectural ownership, performance optimisation, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Role Snapshot

• Own Shopify and broader ecommerce architecture
• Lead technical direction across multiple brands
• Mentor and guide development team
• Drive performance, Core Web Vitals, and technical SEO
• Integrate payment, ERP/CRM, and third‑party APIs
• Collaborate with Growth, Product, SEO, Content, and Operations

Must-Have Requirements

• Shopify Plus
• JavaScript / TypeScript
• React / Next.js
• Liquid
• HTML / CSS
• REST APIs & third‑party integrations
• Performance optimisation & Core Web Vitals
• Technical SEO
• GA4 & Google Tag Manager
• Website infrastructure (hosting, DNS, CDN, security)
• Shopify ecommerce development
• website architecture ownership
• Must have 8–10 years of Shopify ecommerce development, including Shopify Plus

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Headless commerce architecture
• Cloudflare / Vercel / Netlify / AWS
• WordPress / Webflow
• WCAG accessibility standards
• AI‑assisted development tools
• Experience in high‑growth, multi‑brand environments
• headless commerce
• cloud infrastructure

Work Setup

• Location: India, India
• Work mode: REMOTE
• Remote scope: COUNTRY_RESTRICTED
• Remote countries: India
• Employment type: Full-Time

Eligibility Gates

• Work authorization: Must be authorized to work in India
• Visa sponsorship: no

Application Requirements

• Coding test mentioned
• Assessment mentioned

Not Specified in JD

• Salary range
• Visa sponsorship
• Remote eligibility beyond India
• Equity
• Benefits

What You'll Likely Work On

• Design and maintain scalable Shopify and headless commerce architectures for multiple brands
• Implement front‑end performance improvements, Core Web Vitals, and technical SEO enhancements
• Integrate payment gateways, ERP/CRM systems, and other third‑party services via REST APIs
• Lead code reviews, establish development standards, and mentor engineers
• Partner with Growth, Product, SEO, Content, and Operations to deliver business‑critical features
• Evaluate and adopt new technologies, automation, and AI‑assisted development tools

Good Fit If You Have

• Enjoys evaluating new tech and AI‑assisted tools
• Thrives in high‑growth, multi‑brand environments
• Strong communicator with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders