Shopify Lead Developer

About the role

VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML's specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world's largest and most awarded health agencies. VML's global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney. About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company - powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com . We are seeking an experienced Shopify Lead to drive the architecture, design, and execution of enterprise-grade e-commerce solutions on Shopify and Shopify Plus. This role involves technical leadership, solution design, and team mentorship while ensuring robust, scalable, and high-performing Shopify implementations aligned with business goals. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technologist and strategic thinker with deep expertise in Shopify and a proven track record of leading complex digital commerce projects end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, customization, and development of advanced Shopify Plus storefronts and ecosystems.
• Define and enforce technical standards , best practices, and coding guidelines across Shopify projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams - including UI/UX, Product, Marketing, and Operations - to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Own full lifecycle delivery of Shopify projects: design, development, testing, deployment, and post-launch optimization.
• Develop and integrate custom apps , APIs, and third-party services (ERP, CRM, OMS, payment gateways, analytics, etc.).
• Drive performance optimization , SEO best practices , and security compliance for all Shopify storefronts.
• Mentor and guide a team of developers; conduct technical reviews, training, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Evaluate new Shopify releases, technologies, and tools to continuously improve the development ecosystem.
• Act as the technical point of contact for Shopify-related discussions with stakeholders, clients, and leadership.
• What we want from you:
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science , Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of total web development experience with a minimum of 5 years dedicated to Shopify and Shopify Plus .
• Expert-level proficiency in Shopify Liquid , HTML5 , CSS3 , JavaScript (ES6+) , and AJAX .
• Experience with modern front-end frameworks (React, Vue.js, or Next.js) and headless commerce architecture .
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs , GraphQL , and Shopify Admin API integrations.
• Proven experience in developing custom Shopify apps (public/private) using Node.js, Express, or Laravel.
• Deep knowledge of Shopify Plus features , multi-store setup, localization, and internationalization.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices , version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and deployment management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams, code reviews, and delivery timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• If you know some of this even better:
• Experience with Shopify Hydrogen , Oxygen , or headless commerce implementations.
• Exposure to data-driven e-commerce optimization tools (Klaviyo, Segment, GTM, etc.).
• Knowledge of SEO, performance tuning , and analytics integration for Shopify stores.
• Prior experience working in agency environments or with enterprise-scale e-commerce clients .
• What we can offer you:
• Alongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world, we'll also prioritise your career development and help you grow your skills. We'll empower you to make a difference, allow you to be yourself, and respect who you are.
• Our personality and behaviours: We believe that we are what we do, not just what we say. Our shared values and behaviours show how to bring the VML Enterprise Solution's culture to life through the actions we all take every day:
• Connect Meaningfully
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