Technical Architect - Shopify

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Design & Architecture: Lead the technical design and architecture of complex Shopify Plus solutions, translating client business requirements into detailed technical specifications, blueprints, and integration strategies
• Shopify Expertise: Act as the subject matter expert on the Shopify platform, including Shopify Plus features, APIs (Admin, Storefront, Checkout), Liquid, theme architecture, Shopify Flow, Functions, and the broader app ecosystem
• Integration Strategy: Design and oversee the integration of Shopify Plus with essential third-party systems, such as ERPs, PIMs, CRMs, Order Management Systems (OMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), payment gateways, and marketing automation platforms
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance, oversight, and mentorship to development teams throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to architectural standards, coding best practices, performance optimisation, and security guidelines
• Best Practices & Innovation: Champion industry best practices for Shopify development and architecture. Stay current with platform updates, new technologies, and emerging trends in eCommerce to drive innovation within client solutions and internal capabilities
• Client Collaboration: Work closely and proactively with clients, project managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, present technical solutions, manage expectations, and lead technical workshops or discovery sessions
• Technical Governance: Maintain and evolve the technical architecture of client solutions, ensuring long-term scalability, maintainability, and alignment with their strategic goals
• Documentation: Create comprehensive technical documentation, including solution designs, technical specifications, data models, integration diagrams, and operational guides
• Pre-Sales Support: Contribute technical expertise to pre-sales activities, including solutioning, estimation, technical presentations, and proposal development
• Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing: Mentor technical team members, foster a culture of learning, and develop training materials to enhance the team's Shopify expertise