Lead Backend Engineer

Overview

The Lead Backend Engineer (Level III) is a senior technical leader with extensive Shopify and eCommerce experience, exceptional programming skills, and a proven track record of delivering high-performance, scalable solutions. This role combines hands-on technical excellence with strategic thinking, client consultation, and team leadership. As a key member of the engineering organization, the Lead Backend Engineer takes ownership of client success, drives technical standards, mentors team members, and ensures the delivery of robust, future-proof applications that meet complex business requirements.

Responsibilities

Day-to-day responsibilities

The list below represents the major tasks assigned to incumbents in this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks.

• Develop and maintain high-performance, custom Shopify applications and mission-critical integrations using NodeJS/TypeScript/ReactJS.
• Lead the development and implementation of complex data synchronization strategies between Shopify and enterprise platforms like ERPs, OMSs, and CDPs.
• Build and consume sophisticated APIs, with a strong focus on GraphQL for Shopify's Admin API.
• Collaborate with Solutions Architects and Front-end Developers to define technical specifications and deliver cohesive, end-to-end solutions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on the Shopify API, webhooks, and the broader integration landscape.
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code that serves as a benchmark for the team.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security for high-volume merchants.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues that span multiple systems and services.

Ideal qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development experience, with a heavy focus on building custom applications and integrations for Shopify Plus.
• Strong background in web-based eCommerce applications.
• Shopify POS experience is preferred.
• Expertise in NodeJS/TypeScript.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Fluent writing and speaking in English.
• Exceptional organizational skills and a detail-oriented, problem-solving mindset.

Preferred skills & technologies
Technical Skills

• Shopify Ecosystem: Deep knowledge of the Shopify Plus platform, including custom app development (public and private), Shopify Functions, and webhook architecture.
• API & GraphQL Mastery: Expert-level ability to design, build, and consume complex APIs. Extensive hands-on experience with Shopify's GraphQL Admin API is mandatory.
• Enterprise Integrations: Demonstrable experience connecting Shopify to enterprise systems like OMS, ERP (e.g., NetSuite), PIM, and CDP. You should be able to speak to the challenges of data mapping, synchronization, and error handling at scale.
• Backend & Frameworks: Expert-level command of NodeJS/TypeScript. Proficiency with ReactJS is required for building user interfaces for custom Shopify applications.
• Infrastructure & Tooling: Strong understanding of cloud services, databases (SQL/NoSQL), Git, and CI/CD workflows. Experience with API testing tools like Postman is essential.
• Documentation Skills: Consistent with feature and API documentation, and experience with tools like Swagger.
• Additional Development Languages: Bonus for having experience in other programming languages, such as Python/Ruby/PHP.

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and find pragmatic solutions to complex technical challenges.
• A collaborative mindset with experience working in agile development teams.
• Ability to self-manage, prioritize, and adapt quickly to changing requirements in a fast-paced environment.
• Be capable of communicating effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Compensation Transparency & Pay Philosophy
At Anatta Design, we believe in fair and competitive compensation based on location. We post salary ranges in compliance with state requirements for U.S.-based roles, ensuring transparency for candidates in those regions. If you are applying from outside the U.S., please note that our pay scales are adjusted based on the cost of living and market conditions in each country.

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