Avex

Avex Designs is a NYC-based Shopify Plus e-commerce agency that excels in e-commerce development, UX design, and email marketing for mid-market and enterprise brands.

Software

Information Technology

11-50 (45)

Founded 2013

2 open positions

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Head of Development and Solutions - Shopify Specialist

3 weeks ago

United States, Canada

Full-time

Lead

Head of Engineering

Software Development

Agile BigCommerce CSS E-commerce GraphQL HTML JavaScript Magento REST API Shopify

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Avex

Avex Designs is a NYC-based Shopify Plus e-commerce agency that excels in e-commerce development, UX design, and email marketing for mid-market and enterprise brands.

Software

11-50

Founded 2013

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Description

Own the technical standards, architecture patterns, and best practices for all Shopify builds across the agency.
Stay current on Shopify releases, new APIs, and ecosystem trends, and translate them into improvements for the team and clients.
Serve as the technical authority on custom theme development, Liquid templating, Hydrogen/headless implementations, and API integrations.
Partner with Client Services and Account teams during pre-sales to assess feasibility, scope solutions, and support proposals and estimates.
Design and document technical architectures for complex projects, including migrations, third-party integrations, and multi-system data flows.
Lead end-to-end platform migrations from enterprise commerce platforms to Shopify or Shopify Plus.
Oversee data migration strategy for product, customer, order, and content data while minimizing disruption and preserving integrity.
Manage development quality by setting standards for coding, testing, deployment, documentation, security, and QA.
Lead, mentor, and support the development team through performance feedback, training, and professional development.
Collaborate with project, design, strategy, account, and client services teams to ensure clear communication and smooth delivery.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Shopify, including Shopify Plus.
Deep knowledge of Liquid templating, theme customization, and API integrations.
Proven experience leading large-scale e-commerce replatforming projects from platforms such as Magento, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, or BigCommerce to Shopify.
Strong understanding of frontend and backend technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks, and REST/GraphQL APIs.
Experience with Shopify ecosystem tools and capabilities, including custom apps, Shopify Functions, Hydrogen/Oxygen, and third-party integrations.
Solid understanding of data structure, mapping, and migration challenges.
Familiarity with project management principles and Agile methodologies, including resource allocation, budgeting, and timeline management.
Excellent communication skills for working with clients and non-technical stakeholders across departments.
Ability to think strategically and align technical decisions with client business objectives and growth.
Comfort working autonomously in a fast-moving environment where responsibilities may span multiple areas.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO, including untracked PTO and sick days.
Remote or flexible working, with remote/hybrid options.
401(k) with company matching.
Aetna healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.
Wellness reimbursement.
Paid holidays.
Monthly at-home WiFi stipend.
A people-first culture that emphasizes work-life balance and taking burnout seriously.

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