About Softobiz
At Softobiz, we partner with leading global enterprises to build scalable, intelligent, and future-ready digital solutions.
From ERP modernisation to headless e-commerce and AI-driven platforms, we help businesses innovate with speed and quality.
As part of our Commerce & Digital Experience Practice, you will work with some of the most exciting international brands in retail, fashion, and consumer technology.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Shopify Subject Matter Expert (SME) with strong hands-on experience in Node.js and a passion for building world-class e-commerce experiences.
You will drive the technical direction of Shopify projects, mentor the development team, and deliver custom storefronts, headless commerce solutions, and enterprise integrations.
This is a key role where youll work directly with architects, designers, and business stakeholders to create impactful customer journeys for global brands.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the Shopify SME for Softobizs e-commerce initiatives, owning technical solutions end-to-end.
- Build and customize Shopify themes, Liquid templates, and apps to deliver engaging storefronts.
- Develop Node.js/Express.js backends and APIs for seamless integration with ERP, CRM, OMS, and third-party systems.
- Implement headless commerce using Shopify Storefront API, GraphQL, Hydrogen/Remix, or React.js.
- Ensure code quality via Clean Architecture, reusable components, and performance optimization.
- Collaborate with UX, design, and product teams to deliver responsive and scalable solutions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring high availability and security compliance.
- Mentor junior developers and contribute to Softobizs e-commerce capability building.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 5+ years of proven Shopify development experience (themes, apps, Liquid, Polaris).
- Strong hands-on expertise in Node.js, Express.js, REST/GraphQL APIs.
- Proficiency with JavaScript, React.js/Next.js, HTML5, CSS3, and modern frontend practices.
- Solid understanding of Shopify APIs (Admin, Storefront, Checkout, Payments).
- Experience with headless Shopify builds and storefront performance optimization.
- Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases and API integration workflows.
- Strong problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.
Good To Have
- Experience with Shopify Plus, multi-storefront setups, and enterprise integrations.
- Exposure to Azure/AWS hosting, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and cloud-native practices.
- Understanding of SEO, accessibility, and performance best practices.
- Prior experience in an agency/consulting environment delivering global e-commerce projects
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