<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who We Are</strong></h3>
<p>VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.</p>
<p><strong>About WPP</strong></p>
<p>WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit <u><a href="http://wpp.com/" data-outlook-id="2714312b-312f-4651-9f88-d8a4e47547bc">WPP.com</a></u>.</p></div><h3>The opportunity:</h3>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We are seeking an experienced </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Shopify Lead </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">to drive the architecture, design, and execution of enterprise-grade e-commerce solutions on Shopify and Shopify Plus. This role involves technical leadership, solution design, and team mentorship while ensuring robust, scalable, and high-performing Shopify implementations aligned with business goals.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The ideal candidate is a hands-on technologist and strategic thinker with deep expertise in Shopify and a proven track record of leading complex digital commerce projects end-to-end.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<h3>What you’ll be doing:<strong><br></strong></h3>
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<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Lead</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> the architecture, customization, and development of advanced Shopify Plus storefronts and ecosystems.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Define and enforce technical standards</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, best practices, and coding guidelines across Shopify projects.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate with cross-functional teams</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> — including UI/UX, Product, Marketing, and Operations — to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Own full lifecycle delivery</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> of Shopify projects: design, development, testing, deployment, and post-launch optimization.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop and integrate </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">custom apps</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, APIs, and third-party services (ERP, CRM, OMS, payment gateways, analytics, etc.).</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Drive </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">performance optimization</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">SEO best practices</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, and </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">security compliance</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> for all Shopify storefronts.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Mentor and guide a team of developers; conduct technical reviews, training, and knowledge-sharing sessions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Evaluate new Shopify releases, technologies, and tools to continuously improve the development ecosystem.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Act as the </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">technical point of contact</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> for Shopify-related discussions with stakeholders, clients, and leadership.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<h3>What we want from you:</h3>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="TextRun SCXW13795234 BCX8" lang="EN-IN" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW13795234 BCX8">Bachelor’s or </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW13795234 BCX8">Master’s Degree in Computer Science</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW13795234 BCX8">, Engineering, or a related technical field.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW13795234 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">10+ years of total web development experience with a </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">minimum of 5 years dedicated to Shopify and Shopify Plus</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Expert-level proficiency in </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Shopify Liquid</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">HTML5</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">CSS3</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">JavaScript (ES6+)</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, and </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">AJAX</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">modern front-end frameworks</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> (React, Vue.js, or Next.js) and </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">headless commerce architecture</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong understanding of </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">RESTful APIs</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">GraphQL</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, and </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Shopify Admin API</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> integrations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Proven experience in developing </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">custom Shopify apps</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> (public/private) using Node.js, Express, or Laravel.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Deep knowledge of </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Shopify Plus features</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, multi-store setup, localization, and internationalization.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">DevOps practices</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and deployment management.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated ability to manage teams, code reviews, and delivery timelines in a fast-paced environment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<h3>If you know some of this even better:</h3>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Shopify Hydrogen</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Oxygen</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, or </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">headless commerce</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> implementations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Exposure to </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">data-driven e-commerce optimization</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> tools (Klaviyo, Segment, GTM, etc.).</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Knowledge of </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">SEO, performance tuning</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, and </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">analytics integration</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> for Shopify stores.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Prior experience working in </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">agency environments</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> or with </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">enterprise-scale e-commerce clients</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<h3>What we can offer you:</h3>
<p>Alongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world, we’ll also prioritise your career development and help you grow your skills. We’ll empower you to make a difference, allow you to be yourself, and respect who you are.</p>
<p><strong>Our personality and behaviours:</strong> We believe that we are what we do, not just what we say. Our shared values and behaviours show how to bring the VML Enterprise Solution's culture to life through the actions we all take every day:</p>
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<li>Connect Meaningfully</li>
<li>Inspire Creatively</li>
<li>Include Purposefully</li>
<li>Approach Positively</li>
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<p>Our brilliant, talented people are what makes VML Enterprise Solutions what we are. That’s why we look for people who go beyond and always push our thinking to be better than yesterday.</p>
<h3>AT VML Enterprise Solutions</h3>
<p>Our Enterprise Solutions division houses strategic consultants, creative and technical architects and skilled developers and operators that together help some of the world’s leading organisations to deliver outstanding digital experiences across all major routes to market worldwide: marketplaces, online retailers, D2C, B2B and social platforms. With over 4,200 experts in 55 operational centres across 34 countries, our capabilities span the entire buying journey from customer acquisition, through engagement, to conversion and loyalty, driving multi-channel growth for world-leading brands.</p>
<p>We work with some of the most exciting brands such as The Coca-Cola Company, EY, Bosch, Unilever, Ford, DFS, Mercedes-Benz, Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, Sainsbury’s, Selfridges, Shell and Tiffany & Co. We’ve built over 500 platforms for brands and retailers and generate in excess of $29bn annually for our clients and work with over 50 strategic partners including Adobe, SAP, Salesforce, HCL, Shopify, Sitecore, BigCommerce, commerce tools and Acquia. Our reputation is based on our people, and we believe we have some of the best in the business.</p>
<p>As our business grows internationally, we’re looking for new people to join us on our journey to inspire and take a key role in shaping some of the best commerce solutions, services, and websites in the world. Working as a team, no problem is insurmountable; we share in our client’s successes and believe that anyone can show creative bravery no matter what their role is in the team.</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB">WPP (VML Enterprise Solutions) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.</span></span><span class="scxw176048299"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></span></p>
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