Shopify Plus Technical Lead

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

We are seeking a talented Shopify Plus Technical Lead who is looking for an opportunity to showcase their talent in an environment that encourages creativity and innovation. Your focus will be growing the eCommerce practice at RSM with emphasis on the Shopify ecosystem, help to define the delivery methodology, and have direct impact on the Firm and client success. Show us your talent by sending a link to your portfolio or examples of recent work.

Responsibilities:    

• Engage with clients and prospects to define the solution using Shopify’s technology ecosystem, and other relevant tools and integrations
• Work with the team to estimate effort, timeline, and budget for new and existing implementations
• Lead project teams to understand and find creative solutions to client’s requirements
• Design and build cutting-edge websites and web-based applications

Basic Qualifications:      

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent work experience) required 
• Must have 5+ years of professional experience in web application design and development
• Experience working in an Architect or project lead role on multiple Shopify Plus implementations
• Experience and interest in React, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, other modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries
• Experience in developing solutions to solve complex business needs
• Exhibits a sense of urgency when dealing with break fix issues that directly impact end user utilization
• Able to efficiently and effectively manage problem solving activities either in a team format or individually; must be able to communicate with diverse groups of users and developers
• Exceptional attention to detail and knowledge of coding/application design best practices
• Excellent client skills and customer relationship management skills      
• Solid understanding of business and information technology processes      
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms

Preferred Qualifications:   

• Developed complex enterprise Shopify solutions, including apps, extensions
• Implemented Shopify POS and POS extensions
• Experience working on modern eCommerce platforms other than Shopify Plus
• Experience with marketing tools and technologies (Marketing Cloud / CRM integrations)
• Experience with web-based extensions and scripting techniques - JavaScript experience preferred
• Experience with React, Angular, Node.JS, Backbone.JS, Bootstrap, HTML/HTML5, SASS, and GitHub preferred
• Familiarity with Responsive Web Design and Mobile application development is a plus
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite / Figma

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer all applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. 

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional information regarding RSM’s background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks, click here.

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.