Lead E-Commerce Developer

Position Overview:

The Johnson Health Tech North America IT team is an expanding team of fitness professionals building the e-commerce experience for the Bowflex, Horizon Fitness, Schwinn Fitness, and JRNY brands. We’re looking for a skilled developer to join our fast-paced and collaborative environment. You’ll be responsible for developing and maintaining Shopify Plus themes, managing third-party app integrations, and supporting store operations with tools and optimizations. Beyond technical implementation, you’ll collaborate closely with design, marketing, and operations teams to ensure a frictionless user experience and high quality architecture. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in Liquid, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and Shopify’s ecosystem, along with a strong eye for automation, performance, and reliability.

Responsibilities:

Shopify Plus Development

· Develop and maintain Shopify Plus themes using Liquid, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3/SASS.

· Build and customize templates and features, including PDPs, PLPs, cart flows, and checkout enhancements.

· Integrate third-party apps and APIs; manage custom app development when needed.

· Support custom integrations with SAP, CRM, and business partners via AWS microservices.

· Optimize site speed, SEO, and mobile performance using best practices.

· Back-End Engineering

· Manage Shopify store configurations, product data, collections, and international/multi-currency setups.

· Implement automation tools (e.g., Matrixify) for content and product updates.

· Lead integrations with ERP, PIM, and reporting systems (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)

Shopify Store Management

· Support merchandising and operations teams by building tools and processes to streamline store management.

· Monitor and improve store performance metrics using tools like Google Analytics, Shopify Reports, and third-party apps.

· Manage app installations, updates, and configurations to extend store functionality.

· Coordinate with customer service and fulfillment teams to resolve technical or operational issues.

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

· Provide technical mentorship for developers and coordinate with UX/UI designers, WA analysts, and business systems analysts.

· Maintain Git-based workflows and deployment best practices.

· Stay informed on Shopify Plus features, roadmap updates, and e-commerce trends.

· Offer technical insights and contribute to e-commerce growth strategy.

Education:

· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, web development, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Experience:

Required

· 5+ years of experience with Shopify Plus development.

· Proficient in Liquid, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML, and CSS/SASS.

· Strong understanding of Shopify architecture, APIs (Storefront, Admin, both REST and GraphQL versions), Shopify Flow, Webhooks, and theme structure.

· Hands-on experience managing Shopify store settings, products, collections, and configurations.

· Familiar with version control (Git) and deployment workflows.

· Expertise in performance optimization and SEO best practices for e-commerce platforms, with a demonstrated ability to implement strategies that improve site speed, search engine rankings, and conversion rates.

· Experience with third-party integrations, apps, and analytics platforms.

Preferred

· Familiarity with headless commerce and frameworks like Next.js, Hydrogen, or Remix.

· Experience with content and product automation tools (e.g. Matrixify).

· Understanding of digital marketing principles (email flows, CRO, UTM tracking).

· Experience in a DTC (direct-to-consumer) e-commerce business.

· Experience with international/multi-currency Shopify setups.

· Shopify or e-commerce certifications.

· Experience with Braze email marketing platform.

· Familiarity with analytics dashboards or BI tools.

Skills:

· Design, develop, and maintain automation tools to optimize the Shopify SDLC (eg: automated Github development site deployments)

· Strong organizational and project management skills.

· Excellent communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

· Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

· Detail-oriented with a passion for creating smooth, high-quality customer experiences.

Benefits:

We offer an excellent compensation package and team-oriented work environment with growth opportunities.

Some of our outstanding benefits include:

· Health & Dental Insurance

· Company paid Life Insurance

· 401(k)

· Paid Time Off benefits

· Product discounts

· Wellness programs