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Lead Frontend Engineer for Shopify E-commerce Transition to Headless

Watch Gang
Full Timelead
Toronto, Ontario, CAPosted April 3, 2026

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Job Description

Join as a Lead Frontend Engineer, bridging the gap between engineering and marketing as you transform a Shopify storefront. Enhance user engagement through high-impact performance improvements and innovative design.

This role demands expertise in transitioning from a Liquid-based system to a scalable headless architecture. You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders to elevate the customer experience and drive key metrics like conversion rates. Your skills in JavaScript, React, and performance optimization will be crucial here.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage Shopify storefront development and transitions
  • Drive optimization for web performance metrics
  • Transform designs into high-quality user experiences
  • Coordinate with internal developers and marketing teams
  • Establish sustainable coding practices and documentation

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years in frontend development focused on e-commerce
  • Expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and modern CSS
  • In-depth familiarity with Shopify's Liquid and Storefront API
  • Demonstrated ability to improve performance metrics
  • Effective collaboration and communication skills

Leverage your frontend expertise to modernize our storefront, affecting real change and growth within the e-commerce ecosystem.

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