Sr. Shopify Engineer

Reposted 10 Days Ago
Hiring Remotely in New York, NY
Remote or Hybrid
Senior level
Agency • Digital Media • Mobile • Design
Utility designs and develops award-winning mobile applications and digital platforms.
The Role
Lead the development of custom Shopify themes and apps, optimize storefront performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.
Summary Generated by Built In
Join the Utility Team!
Utility is an end-to-end mobile app and digital platform agency, focused on designing and engineering innovative, transformative technology. Our clients are premier global brands and new ventures across the wellness, fitness, entertainment, streaming, and educational spaces. Founded by digital leaders from companies like Major League Baseball and McCann Erickson, Utility is built by folks who have been on the other side of the table. We treat every project as if it were our own, from startup ventures to blue-chip brands.
What You'll Do
  • Lead the development of custom Shopify themes from scratch, ensuring pixel-perfect implementation of UI/UX designs.
  • Architect, build, and maintain custom Shopify apps tailored to client needs.
  • Optimize storefront performance, speed, and SEO while ensuring best practices in responsive design.
  • Integrate third-party APIs and services into Shopify environments.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with designers, strategists, and other engineers to deliver end-to-end solutions.
  • Stay current with Shopify's evolving ecosystem, including new APIs, tools, and platform updates.

Qualifications
  • 5+ years of professional experience as a front-end or full-stack developer, with a strong focus on Shopify.
  • Proven expertise in Liquid, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and related front-end frameworks.
  • Demonstrated success building custom Shopify themes (not just modifying templates).
  • Deep experience developing private and public Shopify apps using Node.js, React, or similar frameworks.
  • Familiarity with REST and GraphQL APIs and integrating third-party services into Shopify.
  • Strong understanding of performance optimization and scalable architecture within Shopify.
  • Experience with Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and modern dev practices.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • 100% remote
  • PTO policy: unlimited (within reason)
  • Holidays policy: Local holidays apply
  • Additional benefits: Growth Potential, Flexible Work Location, Company Branded Swag Package, Professional Personal Development Support

Top Skills

Ci/Cd
CSS3
Git
GraphQL
HTML5
JavaScript
Liquid
Node.js
React
Rest
Shopify

What the Team is Saying

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
100 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Utility is a premier digital product agency specializing in custom mobile apps, web platforms, and AI-powered solutions for forward-thinking startups and global brands—including Airbnb, Coca-Cola, Samsung, the NBA, and Forbes. With offices in New York and Los Angeles, our team includes leading product strategists, UX/UI designers, AI engineers, and top-tier developers.

Why Work With Us

Since our founding in 2013, we’ve delivered over 150 successful projects spanning native and cross-platform development. Our team of 100+ experts collaborate to create innovative, scalable, and cost-effective digital experiences.

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Utility Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
HQNew York, NY
Los Angeles, CA
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