Senior Shopify Developer

Job Description – Senior Shopify Software Executive

Location: Al Quoz Industrial Area 3, Dubai
Salary: AED10,000
Job Type: Full-time

Role Overview

We are hiring a Senior Shopify Software Executive to lead the design, development, optimisation, and scaling of our Shopify-based e-commerce ecosystem. The role oversees technical architecture, custom app development, backend integrations, automation, and performance enhancement. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, hands-on Shopify expertise, and the ability to create scalable solutions aligned with business growth and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Lead the technical direction, architecture, and roadmap for Shopify storefronts, back-end integrations, and custom applications.
• Manage multi-store Shopify Plus implementations, internationalisation, and headless setups.
• Oversee custom Shopify app development, API-based services, and system integrations.
• Ensure platform security, compliance, and adherence to technical best practices.
• Monitor and optimise site speed, performance, and reliability.

Development & Integration

• Drive optimisation of UX/UI, SEO, CRO, and overall customer journey performance.
• Architect integrations with ERP, CRM, OMS, PIM, payment gateways, fulfilment systems, and marketing tools.
• Oversee data synchronisation pipelines, automation workflows, and middleware services.
• Maintain technical documentation for codebases, systems, and architecture.
• Troubleshoot and resolve escalated technical issues.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and mentor Shopify developers, front-end engineers, QA, and technical partners.
• Define coding standards, review processes, and development best practices.
• Coordinate sprint planning, task allocation, and project delivery.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders at various levels to support operational needs.
• Work with external agencies, freelancers, and platform partners when required.

Process, Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with data governance, security standards, and platform policies.
• Support automation to reduce manual work and improve efficiency.
• Following established SOPs and supporting subsidiary teams when required.
• Provide support in the absence of direct subordinates and perform tasks as assigned by management.

RequirementsEducation

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business IT, or related field.
• Preferred certifications:
• ITIL v4 Foundation
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum
• Shopify Plus-related certifications

Experience

• 7+ years of hands-on Shopify development experience, including Shopify Plus.
• 5–10 years managing enterprise and SaaS applications.
• 3+ years leading engineering teams or cross-functional developers.
• Experience with ERP, finance integrations, and real-time inventory/sales synchronisation.
• Background in BI/reporting dashboard development for finance, HR, and operations.
• Strong grounding in compliance, quarterly access reviews, and security best practices.
• Proven experience in vendor management and SaaS contract optimisation.
• Experience running Agile development cycles and managing backlogs.
• Knowledge of omni-channel retail, logistics, and B2C/B2B Shopify environments.

Technical Skills

• Custom Shopify app development and Shopify Plus expertise.
• Experience with APIs, web services, integration tools, and automation platforms.
• Knowledge of SaaS/cloud app administration and subscription/licensing management.
• Familiarity with backup, recovery, and workflow automation tools.
• Experience with project/workflow management platforms such as Monday.com.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Strong organisational, leadership, and reporting skills.

Working Conditions

Working Hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (8 hours per day)
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Location Type: Office-based

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED8,000.00 - AED10,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• What is your notice period?
• What was your last drawn / current salary?

Experience:

• Shopify development: 7 years (Required)
• leading engineering team: 3 years (Required)
• managing enterprise and SaaS applications: 5 years (Required)