Shopify Back-end Developer

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We are looking for a Senior Shopify Backend Developer to support the delivery of mid to large-scale ecommerce projects, often in headless architectures and involving multiple integrations (ERP, PIM, middleware).

You will play a key role in designing and implementing backend services and Shopify apps, working closely with architects, Product Owners, Business Analysts and frontend teams.

Job Description

  • You handle complex problems without overcomplicating things.
    You break them down and keep moving forward.

  • You take ownership of what you build.
    From idea to release, you make sure features actually work in practice.

  • You work well within existing systems.
    Architecture, integrations and middleware don’t slow you down, you know how to improve them.

  • You keep things practical.
    No unnecessary complexity, just solid solutions that get the job done.

Shopify Backend Development

  • Develop and maintain custom apps on Shopify

  • Work extensively with:

    • Admin API (GraphQL)

    • Webhooks (event-driven flows)

    • Metafields & custom data structures

  • Implement backend logic using Shopify Functions and Checkout extensibility

Integration & Data Flows

  • Design and implement integrations with:

    • ERP systems (SAP, Odoo, MS Dynamics, …)

    • PIM systems

    • POS (kassa systems)

Backend Engineering

  • Build scalable backend services using:

    • TypeScript / JavaScript

    • Node.js

    • Work with frameworks such as NestJS or similar structured backend frameworks

Must-have

  • 5+ years in backend development

  • Proven experience with Shopify APIs & app development

  • Experience in:

    • Remix, Polaris, Liquid, Storefront API, Admin API, GraphQL, Shopify APP extensions, Shopify APP, Typescript, Shopify Flow basics, Shopify configuration

  • Experience with event-driven architectures (webhooks, async processing)

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with NestJS, React Router 7, PHP, Tailwind CSS basics, Hydrogren theming

  • Experience in headless commerce architectures

  • Exposure to B2B ecommerce (pricing, catalogs, workflows)

  • Strong problem solver in complex environments

  • Able to design and deliver features end-to-end

  • Comfortable working with existing architecture & middleware

  • Pragmatic mindset (not over-engineering)

  • Highly competitive salary package

  • Hospitalization insurance

  • Company car with charging card

  • Meal allowance & monthly allowance

  • Phone subscription and laptop

  • Flexible cafeteria plan

  • 13th month salary and holiday allowance

  • Access to multiple offices across Belgium

  • Hybrid working model with 2 to 3 days remote, depending on client meetings and pitches

  • International collaboration across 12 countries, working with diverse teams and markets

  • A high-performance environment where initiative and ownership are expected and recognized

  • Direct exposure to senior stakeholders and decision-makers, both internally and on the client side