We are looking for Lead Shopify Engineer to own, scale, and innovate our e-commerce technical ecosystem.

As the Lead Shopify Engineer, you will act as the technical authority for all things Shopify. You will lead a talented team of developers, collaborate with product managers, designers, and marketers, and architect robust, high-performing, and scalable solutions on Shopify/Shopify Plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end technical architecture of our Shopify ecosystem, including theme development, headless setups, third-party integrations, and custom apps
• Drive technical decision-making around technology stack choices, app selections, and custom vs out-of-the-box solutions
• Ensure high standards of code quality, performance, scalability, and security across all Shopify properties
• Build and maintain advanced custom Shopify themes using Liquid, Storefront API, custom Apps, and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
• Develop and maintain custom Shopify apps using Node.js, React, GraphQL, and other Shopify APIs
• Implement headless commerce solutions leveraging Shopify Hydrogen/Oxygen or React-based frontends where applicable
• Integrate complex third-party services, ERPs, CRM systems, payment gateways, and marketing automation tools via APIs and Webhooks
• Collaborate closely with Product, UX/UI Design, and Marketing teams to turn business requirements into scalable technical solutions

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 4+ years dedicated to the Shopify ecosystem (Shopify Plus experience strongly preferred)
• Proven experience leading technical teams or acting in a senior/lead engineering capacity
• Expert-level knowledge of Shopify Liquid, Storefront API, Admin API, GraphQL, and Webhooks
• Advanced knowledge of architecture principles and ability to make and prove architectural decisions to stakeholders
• Deep proficiency in modern JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js
• Experience with headless Shopify architectures (Hydrogen, Next.js, or similar frameworks) is a strong plus
• Proficiency with Shopify CLI, GitHub/Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing
• Experience with build tools (Webpack, Vite) and modern styling frameworks (Tailwind CSS, Sass)

Benefits

We connect like-minded people

• Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact  
• Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your home 
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year 
• Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
• Corporate and social events   

We invest in your growth

• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs 
• Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
• Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
• Free English classes with certified teachers    

We cover it all

• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program 
• Comprehensive medical & family care package   
• Four trust days per year for personal needs
• Discounts for fitness clubs
• Benefits package (hotels, restaurants, stores and services)

We connect like-minded people

• Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact 
• Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home 
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year 
• Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
• Corporate and social events   

We invest in your growth

• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs 
• Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
• Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
• Free English classes with certified teachers 

We cover it all

• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program 
• Comprehensive medical & family care package   
• Five trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)   
• Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

We connect like-minded people:

• Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact 
• Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home 
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year 
• Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
• Corporate and social events   

We invest in your growth: 

• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs 
• Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
• Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
• Free English classes with certified teachers 
• Discounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh language

We cover it all:

• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program 
• Medical & family care package   
• Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)   
• Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
• Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)
• Housing support program: preferential mortgage access via Otbasy Bank partnership

We connect like-minded people:

• Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact 
• Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home 
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year 
• Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
• Corporate and social events  

We invest in your growth: 

• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs 
• Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
• Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
• Free English classes with certified teachers 

• Discounts in local language schools, including offline courses for the Uzbek language

We cover it all:

• Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program 
• Medical & family care package   
• Four trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)   
• Discounts for fitness clubs, dance schools and sports programs
• Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

We connect like-minded people:

• Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact 
• Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home 
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year 
• Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
• Corporate and social events 

We invest in your growth: 

• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs 
• Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
• Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
• Free English classes with certified teachers

We cover it all:

• Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program 
• Medical & family care package   
• Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)   
• Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
• Discounts for fitness clubs and sports programs
• Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

Additional information

EPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.

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