Director of eCommerce Engineering (Boston) Job at ZipRecruiter, Boston, MA

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  • ZipRecruiter
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Description Position Summary

The Director of eCommerce Engineering will lead the engineering efforts behind our Shopify Plus and Recharge-powered eCommerce experience. This role is ideal for a senior-level developer who has transitioned into technical leadershipsomeone who can still write high-quality code while guiding both internal and external engineering partners.

You will be responsible for front-end and back-end development, architecture, and performance, bringing the vision of our growth, product, and customer experience teams to life. This role is strictly focused on engineering and does not include IT-related responsibilities (e.g., device management, internal systems, help desk support). Key Responsibilities

Shopify + Recharge Engineering:
  • Architect and build scalable, high-performance Shopify Plus storefronts using custom Liquid, Hydrogen, React, and Next.js

  • Lead development of Recharge subscription flows, API-based enhancements, and checkout customizations

  • Own and evolve our eCommerce codebase, ensuring clean, maintainable code and version control best practices

  • Drive continuous optimization across site speed, SEO, and mobile responsiveness

Technical Project Ownership:

  • Translate cross-functional goals into clear technical requirements and timelines

  • Collaborate with growth, retention, and CX teams to ship features that boost conversion, LTV, and customer satisfaction

  • Implement and maintain pixel/event tracking infrastructure for analytics and marketing teams (GA4, Meta, etc.)

  • Guide third-party dev agencies and freelance engineers to ensure timely, high-quality delivery

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  • Serve as the technical expert for projects involving site experience, retention features, and integrations with third-party tools (Klaviyo, Loop Returns, Zendesk, Postscript, etc.)

  • Partner with Product and Marketing on A/B testing, landing page builds, and funnel experimentation

  • Ensure smooth data flow and performance visibility from ad click to checkout to subscription renewal

Education & Experience:

  • 10+ years of hands-on experience as a front-end or full-stack developer

  • 7+ years of experience working specifically in Shopify Plus and Recharge environments

  • Proven experience owning Shopify storefront builds end-to-end, including headless implementations

  • Strong track record of cross-functional collaboration in DTC or eCommerce companies

Skills & Abilities:

  • Proficient in Liquid, JavaScript (React/Next.js), HTML/CSS, and Git

  • Skilled in working with Shopify APIs, Recharge APIs, and custom app integrations

  • Strong knowledge of pixel architecture, event tracking, and tagging frameworks (GA4, Meta, TikTok)

  • Comfortable operating in a high-growth, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities

  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

  • Passion for clean code, fast sites, happy customers, and results-driven engineering


This is a remote position.

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