Freelance Lead Web Developer & Technical Consultant  

We are looking for a savvy, client-facing Lead Web Developer & Technical Consultant on a freelance/contract basis.

Unlike a traditional development role, this position acts as our strategic technical partner. You will operate in two distinct phases:

Pre-Sales & Scoping: Reviewing client requirements/briefs and building accurate, profitable technical scopes of work (SOWs) and development quotes.

Execution: Upon successful winning of the project, executing the front-end and back-end development from kickoff to launch.

Our ideal partner has a strong eye for UI/UX design fidelity, deep expertise in Shopify and custom CMS architecture, and the communication skills necessary to bridge the gap between design concepts and technical reality.

Core Responsibilities

Phase 1: Tech Consulting & Quoting (Pre-Sales)

Review client design briefs, sitemaps, and wireframes to identify technical requirements, risks, and limitations.

Provide accurate development hours/cost estimations for custom web designs.

Outline technical architecture recommendations (e.g., app integrations, custom CMS data mapping) for proposals.

Phase 2: Full-Site Development & Launch (Post-Sale)

Shopify Execution: Translate high-fidelity Figma designs into fully responsive, custom Shopify websites.

Dynamic CMS Architecture: Build out modular, flexible CMS setups using modern Shopify features (Metafields, Metaobjects, custom sections) so non-technical clients can easily manage content post-launch.

Design QA Integration: Partner with our design team in a staging environment to review and iterate until the build is pixel-perfect to the original Figma files.

Quality Assurance: Lead functional QA, cross-browser/device testing, and manage the migration/launch process.

Hand-off & Support: Deliver basic CMS documentation/guides for the client and provide a standard 30-day post-launch bug support window.

• Shopify Mastery: Deep knowledge of Shopify’s Liquid templating language, Metaobjects, Metafields, and theme customization. Ability to build bespoke layouts without relying on bloated, rigid third-party themes.
• Front-End Excellence: Expert-level HTML5, CSS3/SASS, and modern JavaScript.
• Figma to Code: Proven track record of translating complex Figma files into clean, semantic, performance-optimized code.
• Scoping & Estimation: Experience working with agencies or consulting clients to estimate project timelines and scope potential technical hurdles before code is written.
• Communication: Exceptional English communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to explain complex technical constraints to non-technical stakeholders.