Shopify Technical Lead at WBWR

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