Avex E-commerce

Ecommerce

• Own the technical standards, architecture patterns, and best practices for all Shopify builds across the agency.
• Stay ahead of Shopify platform releases, new APIs, and ecosystem trends, translating them into actionable improvements for the team and clients.
• Serve as the ultimate technical authority on complex Shopify challenges including custom theme development, Liquid templating, Hydrogen/Headless implementations, and advanced API integrations.
• Partner with Client Services and Account teams during pre-sales to assess technical feasibility, scope solutions, and contribute to proposals and estimates.
• Design and document technical architectures for complex projects, including platform migrations, third-party integrations, and multi-system data flows.
• Translate business requirements into clear, implementable technical solutions that balance ambition with practical delivery.
• Lead end-to-end replatforming projects, specifically migrating clients from enterprise platforms (e.g., Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Magento, BigCommerce) to Shopify or Shopify Plus.
• Oversee data migration strategy, including product, customer, order, and content data, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and minimal disruption to client operations.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to identify dependencies, mitigate risks, and maintain smooth client communication throughout transitions.
• Oversee all development projects, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and meet both client expectations and agency standards.
• Lead architectural decisions and provide guidance on complex problem-solving, including custom app development, Shopify integrations, and API connections.
• Establish and maintain standards for coding, testing, deployment, and documentation across all technical projects.
• Lead, mentor, and support the development team, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide growth opportunities for team members, including training and professional development.
• Work closely with HR to recruit top technical talent, ensuring alignment with agency values and technical standards.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Designers, and Strategists to ensure seamless project execution and timely delivery.
• Partner with Account Managers and Client Services teams to communicate technical concepts clearly, aligning solutions with client business goals.
• Participate in high-level client meetings as the senior technical representative, helping translate complex technical concepts into understandable language.
• Establish and refine development processes to improve efficiency, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Implement and uphold best practices in QA, security, data protection, and regulatory compliance across all projects.
• Drive innovation by exploring emerging technologies and tools that enhance our Shopify capabilities and service offering.

Head of Development and Solutions – Shopify Specialist

Project Manager

• Critical role in the success of the agency
• Drive intricate eCommerce strategies
• Showcase deep understanding of technical aspects such as third-party integrations and migrations
• Collaborate closely with clients and internal teams
• Ensure successful launches of Shopify Plus websites for various brands
• Strong project management skills and solid grasp of Shopify's capabilities
• Navigate complexities and deliver tailored solutions that meet clients' goals effectively
• Client onboarding, relationship management, production plan scoping & management
• Strong understanding of Ecommerce, Retention, CRO, and UX best practices
• In-depth knowledge of Shopify Plus capabilities
• Manage client budget and track workload and time of strategists, designers, solutions, and developers

Head of Development and Solutions – Shopify Specialist

Senior Project Manager