Senior Shopify Engineer

Date PostedAugust 27, 2026LocationTokyo Shinagawa, JapanCompanyeLife Inc.SalaryJPY 7000K - JPY 12000KTypeit (pc, web, unix) - front-end engineer

Job Summary

eLife Inc. is seeking a Senior Shopify Engineer to own the development and ongoing optimization of their Shopify storefront in a hybrid Tokyo role. The ideal candidate will translate business requirements into scalable Shopify solutions, build new features, and integrate platforms. This position requires strong communication skills in English and hands-on Shopify development experience.

Responsibilities

  • Own development and ongoing optimization of the Shopify storefront
  • Translate business requirements into scalable Shopify solutions
  • Build new features, improve UX, and optimize conversion
  • Integrate Shopify with internal systems and external SaaS platforms
  • Collaborate with the CEO and cross-functional teams in English

Required Skills

  • 2+ years of hands-on Shopify development experience
  • Strong knowledge of Shopify, Liquid, Shopify Admin API, and Storefront API
  • Experience with JavaScript / TypeScript
  • Strong communication skills in English

Job Details

Job Description Own the development and ongoing optimization of our Shopify storefront Translate business requirements into scalable Shopify solutions Build new features, improve UX, and optimize conversion Configure and customize Shopify using third-party apps such as Appstle Develop custom Shopify functionality using Liquid and Shopify APIs when needed Integrate Shopify with internal systems and external SaaS platforms Recommend technical solutions rather than simply implementing requests Collaborate with our CEO and cross-functional teams in English Working Hours 10:00 - 19:00 Job Requirements 【Required Qualifications】 2+ years of hands-on Shopify development experience Experience responding to feature requests from business teams such as Marketing, Product, or Operations Experience implementing Shopify using third-party applications (Appstle or similar subscription, loyalty, reviews, shipping, or automation apps) Strong knowledge of Shopify, Liquid, Shopify Admin API, and Storefront API Experience with JavaScript / TypeScript Strong communication skills in English Comfortable discussing technical solutions directly with executives and global team members 【Nice to Have】 Shopify Plus React / Next.js Node.js Shopify Functions Checkout Extensibility Hydrogen Google Cloud Platform or AWS Japanese language skills English Level: Business Conversation Level (TOEIC 735-860) Japanese Level: None Benefits & Conditions Social Insurance Commuting/ Transportation Allowance Holidays: Five-Day Workweek, Summer Holidays, Winter Holidays, Paid Holidays, Congratulatory or Condolence Leave, Child-care Leave Job Contract Period: Full-time employment Nearest Station: 11-minute walk from Meguro Station, 3-minute walk from Fudomae Station