Senior Shopify 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