Shopify Team Lead

About the Position

We are looking for an experienced Shopify Team Lead to join our tight-knit ecommerce team and strengthen it. We are a trusted Shopify partner and top-rated ecommerce developers in Ukraine. As we continue to expand our ecommerce department, we need a driven leader who can guide a team of developers, uphold high engineering standards, and actively leverage automation tools to streamline and accelerate delivery processes. We have many exciting projects waiting for you.

Responsibilities

Client & Project

• Lead client communication on all technical and non-technical matters (status updates, solution proposals, meetings)
• Proactively identify client needs and propose new functionality to drive upsell opportunities
• Collaborate with designers to assess Shopify feasibility and guide design decisions accordingly
• Provide accurate estimates on work items and oversee delivery timelines
• Deliver PR reviews and support the team in deploying changes to the store
• Provide technical expertise to choose the best solution for each project
• Write and maintain technical documentation for features, integrations, and project-specific solutions
• Ensure the team has all required accesses (store, GitHub, design, project board, communication tools)
• Lead technical onboarding of team members onto project-specific technologies and integrations
• Cooperate with the project manager in describing requirements, delegating tasks, and planning team workload
• Monitor development progress and collect regular updates from the team
• Facilitate sprint retrospective meetings and address recurring blockers
• Make scope and priority decisions on ambiguous or out-of-scope issues during development

Team

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of Shopify developers, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement
• Conduct regular 1:1 meetings and track individual hard skill growth according to the internal skills grade matrix
• Resolve interpersonal conflicts and negative situations within the team
• Motivate team members and serve as a technical and behavioral role model
• Approve sick leaves and vacation requests in coordination with project managers
• Track Shopify platform updates and proactively inform and educate the team
• Conduct technical interview meetings with new candidates and participate in hiring decisions
• Support the onboarding and exit/offboarding process for team members
• Plan and organize team-building activities
• Actively implement and advocate for automation tools and AI-driven workflows across the team
• Introduce and promote the LLM development approach and follow new LLM development practices

Company & C-Level

• Participate in presale calls alongside the CEO/CTO/Sales team to help scope and propose solutions to potential clients
• Prepare initial estimates and conduct technical investigation for presale opportunities
• Maintain regular communication with the CTO on Shopify platform updates, improvements, and strategic initiatives
• Collaborate with other team leads on individual and team roadmaps and cross-team process improvements

Requirements

Technical knowledge

• 5+ years of commercial experience with Shopify
• 1+ year of experience in a team lead or similar leadership role
• Proficiency in developing using Shopify/Shopify Plus
• Expertise in Shopify Plus exclusive features (Shopify Functions, UI extensions, B2B)
• Solid understanding of Shopify 2.0 and its benefits in comparison with Shopify 1.0
• Proficiency and commercial experience working with GraphQL
• Strong command of frontend development using JS, Liquid, HTML5/CSS3, Sass
• Experience in Shopify app development using Node.js/React Router/Remix
• Strong experience in Agentic and/or Spec-driven development of Shopify projects
• Strong experience using LLM tools to automate daily routine and development processes
• Active use of automation tools to streamline and accelerate development workflows
• Experience with project tracking software (Jira, Asana, ClickUp)
• Understanding of GitFlow and its best practices
• In-depth knowledge of the complete ecommerce life cycle
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both technical and non-technical contexts
• At least Upper-Intermediate English level or higher

We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Professional growth opportunities through training, mentorship, and skill development initiatives
• Paid time off: 18 working days of paid vacation per year and 10 working paid sick leave days
• Pleasant work environment with regular online celebrations, team activities, and corporate gifts
• Flexible working hours with remote work options, starting between 9-11 am
• Clear communication with minimal bureaucracy
• Opportunities to innovate with experts on cutting-edge projects from Europe, Canada, and the U.S.
• Annual training budget for education, training, and seminars, including English language learning
• Referral program with rewards for bringing new talent to our team

About the Company

Join our team to work on exciting projects and push the boundaries of technology and innovation. We value clear communication, professional growth, and a pleasant work environment. Be part of our success and check open positions on our Careers page.

Locations

• Kyiv, Ukraine
• Miami, United States
• New York, United States
• London, United Kingdom
• Tallinn, Estonia

Talent Acquisition Process

1. Hireflix interview
2. Pre-screen interview
3. Test task
4. Tech interview
5. Signing an offer

Find more information about our company, career opportunities, and our offices on our Careers page.