Lead Senior Developer, Shopify

Do you thrive on building high‑performing eCommerce experiences? Are you a skilled Shopify developer who can translate UX, design, and customer journeys into fast, responsive, fully functional Shopify Plus stores?

If the answer is yes, we are looking for you! Come join Sovi Creative’s exciting high‑performing boutique agency. You will play a key development role, working with innovative brands and delivering high‑quality Shopify stores that push creative and technical boundaries. You will have the opportunity to show off your development expertise, mentor others, and impact meaningful work.

What can I expect to do?

In this role, you will:

· Turn custom designs into fully functional Shopify stores using Liquid, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

· Develop and maintain Shopify eCommerce stores by coding complete custom websites from provided design files

· Migrate customers, orders, order history, and products to Shopify Plus from other platforms

· Build custom Shopify apps when required

· Develop with top‑rated site speed in mind

· Build stores to meet AODA compliance (WCAG 2.0 / 2.1)

· Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs

· Implement responsive design across all browsers and devices (mobile‑first, fully responsive)

· Mentor internal developers and support team growth

· Advise on UI best practices to meet performance and client requirements

· Conduct strong QA/testing throughout the development cycle to ensure usability and eliminate bugs

· Collaborate with designers, project managers, and stakeholders to deliver seamless, high‑quality work

How do I qualify?

You have:

• 3 or more years of experience as a Shopify Developer
• Strong understanding of Liquid, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and AJAX
• Hands‑on experience with Shopify 2.0, including JSON‑based templates and sections
• Working understanding of Shopify APIs and the app ecosystem
• Experience with other eCommerce platforms (Magento, WooCommerce, BigCommerce) is a plus
• Strong understanding of CSS, cross‑browser quirks, and scalable CSS architecture
• Experience with responsive and cross‑browser development
• Experience with Git or version control workflows
• Working knowledge of Figma
• Experience collaborating with wireframes and technical specifications for interactive websites

Who We Are:

Sovi Creative is a leading Digital eCommerce Agency and Shopify Plus Partner. We work with industry‑leading clients as a one‑stop destination for cohesive strategy, digital design, development, and growth marketing. Our worldwide client base spans multiple industries, and we are known for our high‑quality, innovative work.

Perks working with us:

• Casual dress code
• Tight knit innovative team dynamic
• Extended health and dental care
• Flexible work schedule
• Work from home
• We work hard but also take the time to celebrate successes together

Work Location: Hybrid/Remote in Mississauga, ON

Pay: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mississauga, ON