Shopify Backend Developer

About the Role

We are looking for astrong Shopify backend specialistto complement our excellent frontend development team. While our frontend is already in great shape, we need someone who brings deep backend expertise, strong organisational skills, and a sharp eye for architecture, code quality, file structure, and overall site performance.

This is not a typical build themes and Liquid templates role. You will own the backend architecture, optimise performance, clean up technical debt, and implement scalable solutions that make the entire Shopify store faster, more maintainable, and ready for growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Backend Architecture & Organization:
• Lead the restructuring and organisation of the Shopify codebase, apps, and custom solutions. Identify and fix deficiencies in file structure, naming conventions, and overall project organisation.
• Performance Optimisation:
• Deeply analyse and improve site performance (Core Web Vitals, page speed, server response times, etc.). Implement caching strategies, optimise Liquid code, database queries, and third-party app impact.
• Custom Development & Integrations:
• Build and maintain robust backend solutions using Shopify APIs (REST & GraphQL), webhooks, Shopify Functions, and custom apps. Integrate with external systems (ERP, CRM, warehousing, marketing tools, etc.).
• Technical Debt Reduction:
• Audit existing code, identify inefficiencies, and refactor for long-term maintainability and scalability.
• Outbound Motion & Automation:
• Design and implement outbound customer flows, including abandoned cart recovery, post-purchase sequences, win-back campaigns, review requests, and other automated marketing/sales motions. Build or optimise Klaviyo, Omnisend, or similar platforms' integrations with custom backend logic where needed.
• App & Theme Management:
• Evaluate, select, and customise Shopify apps. When necessary, build custom private apps instead of relying on bloated third-party solutions.
• Testing, Debugging & Monitoring:
• Ensure high code quality, implement proper error handling, logging, and monitoring of store health and performance.

Requirements

• Strong Shopify Expertise(minimum 35 years hands-on experience)
• Deep knowledge ofShopify Liquid, APIs (REST + GraphQL), webhooks, Checkout Extensibility, and Shopify Functions
• Proven experience withcustom app development(Node.js / Ruby / Python preferred)
• Strong understanding ofecommerce performance optimizationand debugging tools (Lighthouse, Shopify Analytics, browser dev tools, etc.)
• Experience organizing and refactoring large, messy Shopify codebases
• Solid experience withoutbound automation platforms(Klaviyo, Omnisend, Attentive, etc.) and building custom logic around them
• Ability to write clean, well-documented, and scalable code
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with Shopify Hydrogen / Oxygen (headless)
• Knowledge of backend languages (Node.js, Ruby on Rails)
• Experience with large-scale Shopify stores or high-traffic environments
• Familiarity with CI/CD, Git workflows, and modern development practices
• Understanding of SEO, accessibility, and conversion rate optimization

What We Offer

• Opportunity to own the backend and technical architecture end-to-end
• Work alongside a strong frontend team
• Significant impact on store performance and revenue through optimization and automation
• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities

Full-time

Location: Hyderabad