Senior Shopify Engineer — Remote, Headless Commerce
Lazer
is a world-class digital product studio composed of 180+ senior engineers and designers with backgrounds from companies like
Apple, Google, Coinbase, and more.
With our product experience, we have designed, engineered, and grown products
from $0 to $200M in revenue. Clients seek out our help because we have the talent to deeply understand their needs and provide industry, technical, or product insights that are uniquely valuable to their efforts. Our clients range from early-stage startups and venture studios to recognizable retail brands and exciting enterprises.
Some of our notable clients include Google, Shopify, Coinbase, Alchemy, Hinge, OVO, Polymarket, and more. We are a remote-first organization headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, with employees worldwide. We believe in providing the best experience possible for all Lazerites by fostering a strong community through regular events, company vacations, competitive compensation, unlimited PTO, and more!
Join Lazer and help us solve problems and build the next generation of products! Lazer Commerce is a specialized team within Lazer focused on crafting scalable, high-performing commerce experiences across the Shopify ecosystem. We partner with forward-thinking brands and agencies to design and implement custom storefronts, headless architectures, and robust backend integrations.
From theme development to complex ERP and OMS workflows, our engineers bring deep expertise in Shopify, modern frameworks, and commerce infrastructure to help clients launch, scale, and optimize their digital retail experiences. The Roles:
We’re looking for a
Senior Software Engineer, Shopify,
to join our remote team. We hire across
multiple technical tracks
depending on your strengths and focus area: Front-End Engineer (Shopify)
You’ll build high-performance, visually engaging Shopify storefronts and headless commerce experiences.
What You’ll Do: Build custom Shopify storefronts and themes using
Liquid ,
React , and modern frameworks like
Next.js
and
Remix
Translate design mockups and business requirements into high-quality, accessible, and scalable code
Implement reusable components, UI logic, and performance optimization best practices
Collaborate closely with designers and backend engineers on headless Shopify builds
Stay up to date with the latest Shopify front-end updates and trends
You Bring: Strong experience in
Liquid
and custom theme development
Proficiency in
React ,
Next.js ,
Remix , and
TypeScript
Familiarity with
Shopify Storefront API
and
headless commerce
Passion for creating accessible, fast, and beautiful web experiences
Back-End Engineer (Shopify Apps & Extensions) What You’ll Do: Design and build Shopify apps (public/private) and backend APIs using
Node.js ,
Remix , or
Next.js
Implement
Shopify Functions , custom checkout logic, and performance optimizations
Work with
MongoDB ,
Supabase , and related databases for data persistence
Integrate with third-party APIs, tools, and Shopify Admin/Storefront APIs
Collaborate with front-end engineers and product teams on headless commerce builds
You Bring: Strong experience developing within the
Shopify ecosystem
Hands-on experience with
Node.js ,
Remix ,
Next.js , and
Shopify Functions
Knowledge of
API authentication ,
webhooks , and
scalable architectures
Understanding of deployment pipelines and Git-based workflows
Back-End Engineer (Integrations & Systems Architecture)
You’ll focus on building robust, scalable integrations between Shopify and enterprise systems (ERP, OMS, CMS).
What You’ll Do: Develop and maintain backend integrations for Shopify with systems like
Netsuite ,
D365 ,
Manhattan ,
Contentful ,
Strapi , and
Sanity
Handle
data migrations
and manage
ETL processes
between legacy and Shopify systems
Build services using
Node.js ,
Remix ,
Next.js , and
PostgreSQL
Leverage
iPaaS tools
(Celigo, MuleSoft, Workato) for complex integrations
Collaborate with client teams to ensure secure, reliable, and high-performance data flows
You Bring: Proven experience designing scalable
Shopify integrations
Deep understanding of
API data mapping ,
authentication , and
migration
Strong skills in
PostgreSQL ,
ETL , and cloud deployment
Experience collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Full-Stack Engineer (Shopify)
You’ll combine front-end and back-end expertise to design, develop, and maintain full Shopify solutions.
What You’ll Do: Build and maintain full Shopify applications and headless storefronts
Work directly with clients to define technical needs and design architecture
Implement backend services, APIs, and front-end UI with
Next.js ,
Remix ,
React , and
TypeScript
Handle database design, migrations, and integrations (PostgreSQL, Prisma ORM)
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members
You Bring: Comprehensive experience across Shopify’s
Admin API ,
Storefront API , and
Theme App Extensions
Strong technical skills in
React ,
Next.js ,
Remix , and
TypeScript
Solid database and API integration background
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
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AI in our hiring process We use AI to help us review and shortlist applications based on job-related criteria. A human hiring manager always makes the call on who moves forward. As a company that builds with AI every day, we're all for candidates using it too — just be upfront about how it helped.
Why Work With Us Accelerate Your Growth:
Work across multiple industries and cutting-edge projects with a team that ships fast.
Maximum Impact:
Shape the future of the tech industry by helping ambitious projects reach their potential.
True Ownership:
Everyone ships code and has real autonomy with minimal meetings.
Continuous Learning:
Be part of a team of senior engineers and designers who love learning and knowledge sharing.
Why This Might Not Be For You
You Resist Modern Tools:
We leverage AI and cutting-edge technology to build rapidly and focus our energy on solving the most complex, high-impact challenges for our clients.
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You Crave High Structure:
We thrive in an autonomous, fast-moving environment, which means you need to be comfortable with some ambiguity.
You Prefer Conventional Careers:
Our consulting approach involves varied projects and direct client interaction — it's not for everyone.
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You Like Staying in One Lane:
Our projects require adapting to different tech stacks and modern tooling quickly.
Benefits & Perks
Work From Anywhere:
Choose your workspace — all you need is strong wifi and a passion for building!
♂️ Work / Life Balance:
We believe in our team’s ability to have it all; a great career, and time to unplug and live…you know...life.
Employee Care:
We provide full benefits (healthcare, dental, vision) for our employees (401k for our US employees)
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Unlimited PTO:
Everyone needs a break. Take at least 15 days off a year, and more if you need—just be cool about it and keep the team in mind.
Regular Team Retreat:
Join us for a week of team bonding at amazing destinations. Recent trips include the Dominican Republic, Cancun, and Hawaii — plus ones welcome.
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