Shopify Technical Lead

Company: WBWR

Location: Somerset West

Job Type: Full-time

Experience: 2+ years working with Shopify

We’re looking for a Shopify Tech Lead who knows the Shopify ecosystem inside out—from storefront behaviour and theme limitations to checkout quirks and app integrations. At WBWR, you’ll be working closely with project managers, QA testers, and developers to deliver reliable, scalable, and high-performing ecommerce experiences.

Who We Are

We’re a digital experience agency based in Somerset West, building stunning and successful ecommerce solutions for big brands. From full custom Shopify storefronts to complex integrations and headless builds, we help our clients scale smartly. We work from WorkWiser’s collaborative coworking space with a culture that values clarity, autonomy, and results, with a good amount of coffee and laughter along the way.

Role Overview

As the Shopify Tech Lead, you’ll be the bridge between client needs and technical execution. You’ll scope features, identify platform constraints, troubleshoot issues, and assist the development team on what’s feasible, optimal, and aligned with Shopify best practices.

Who We’re Looking For

You have a strong understanding of Shopify as a platform, from its capabilities and limitations to how themes, apps, checkout, and data models work. Coding experience or background would be beneficial. You should be comfortable digging into admin settings, app configurations, schema structures, and storefront behaviours.

Skills Required

• 2+ years of hands-on Shopify experience in a technical or solutions-focused role
• Strong understanding of Shopify architecture, APIs, checkout, themes, and app ecosystem
• Able to scope feature requests and translate business needs into technical briefs
• Comfortable working with developers to explain requirements and troubleshoot blockers
• Experience working with tools like Shopify Flow, metafields, Scripts/Functions, etc.
• Comfortable in client-facing calls—clear communication and confident technical presence
• Familiarity with platform limitations (e.g. checkout extensibility, third-party integrations)
• Bonus: experience with Shopify Plus or headless (Hydrogen) environments

Key Responsibilities

• Scope new Shopify features and requests for both traditional and headless setups
• Document technical requirements, edge cases, and integration points
• Serve as the technical point of contact during builds, QA, and post-launch support
• Troubleshoot platform issues, app conflicts, or performance concerns
• Collaborate with the project manager to define timelines and identify risks
• Review build quality from a technical perspective, ensuring performance and structure
• Recommend best-fit apps or native solutions based on client needs
• Stay updated on the Shopify roadmap, checkout changes, and app trends

What’s in it for You?

• Competitive, experience-based salary
• Work alongside passionate devs, designers, and ecommerce strategists
• A MacBook, monitor, and any tooling you need
• Access to Udemy and online learning to stay sharp
• Coffee that’s way too good for a job description
• The chance to influence high-impact builds for some seriously cool brands

If you're someone who sees Shopify not just as a platform but as a playground for possibility—and you love helping teams execute smarter—let's chat.