Senior Shopify Developer
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Job description
Join the world's most recognizable brands in professional sports as we develop and enhance flagship e-Commerce platforms on Shopify. We're seeking an exceptional Senior Shopify Developer to lead development initiatives for our Madrid -based team, supporting high-profile digital properties with launches planned through 2026.
This is a rare opportunity to work on high revenue digital platforms, combining technical leadership, innovative ecommerce strategy, and team mentoring in the global sports and entertainment industry., Strategic Innovation:
- Lead development and enhancement of flagship sports ecommerce platforms on Shopify
- Drive innovative application functionality, business logic, and elevated ecommerce design patterns
- Transform business ideas and merchandising principles into sophisticated digital experiences
- Architect solutions that go beyond code creation to embody strategic business vision
Team Development & Mentorship:
- Guide and develop junior developers across multiple technical disciplines
- Foster a culture of learning, innovation, and technical excellence
- Provide purposeful mentorship that combines technical growth with business understanding
- Build team capabilities in modern ecommerce development and design thinking
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Collaborate effectively with US and EU based functional teams
- Gather requirements and develop solutions through iterative design processes
- Maintain strong partnerships with international stakeholders and business leaders
- Balance technical excellence with business relationship management and partner satisfaction
Technical Excellence & Innovation:
- Architect and implement complex Shopify solutions using Online Store 2.0, Liquid, and modern web technologies
- Build custom sections, integrate with existing middleware and APIs
- Ensure optimal Core Web Vitals performance and mobile-first responsive design
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation in ecommerce development practices
Requirements
Do you have experience in Web accessibility?, Technical Expertise
- 5+ years of full-stack web development experience.
- 3+ years of intensive Shopify development with Liquid templating.
- Expert knowledge of Online Store 2.0, section schemas, and Shopify APIs.
- Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design.
- Experience with ecommerce integrations, payment systems, and complex data migrations.
- Strong understanding of Core Web Vitals, SEO, and performance optimization.
Leadership & Innovation
- 3+ years of technical team leadership with a focus on mentoring and developing junior talent.
- Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy into innovative technical solutions.
- Experience bridging technical development with merchandising principles and business logic.
- Strong vision for elevated ecommerce design patterns and user experience innovation.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Exceptional communication skills for working with international, cross-functional teams.
- Experience gathering requirements and iterating on designs with diverse stakeholders.
- Proven ability to maintain strong business relationships while delivering technical excellence.
- Fluent English communication for coordination with US and EU based teams.
Professional Qualities
- Bilingual proficiency (Spanish and English).
- Problem-solving mindset with ability to work independently.
- Detail-oriented approach to code quality and testing.
- Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting complex technical issues.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience with large-scale ecommerce migrations or re-platforming.
- Background in sports, entertainment, or high-traffic retail ecommerce.
- Familiarity with Broadleaf Commerce or similar enterprise platforms.
- Experience with international ecommerce (multi-language, currency, tax systems).
- Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and modern web performance techniques.
Benefits & conditions
At Legends Global Iberia, we excel at creating unforgettable experiences, and we want our People to enjoy the same level of care. That's why we reward your dedication with benefits that matter:
- ️ Childcare vouchers to make family life a little easier
- ️ ️ a comprehensive health insurance with Sanitas to keep yourself and your loved ones covered
- company support to get your game on with your favourite sporting activities and keeping you active
- ️ a pension scheme with Generali so your future is just as bright as today
- a flexible hybrid work setting giving you up to 52 days a year to work from home!
- a Pluxee restaurant card to treat yourself to great meals