About Us
At Velstar, we’re more than just a Shopify agency - we’re a team of passionate eCommerce experts dedicated to helping brands grow and thrive. From web design and development to digital marketing, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative, customer-focused solutions. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a Head of Development (Shopify) to join our dynamic team and lead our talented developers to even greater heights.
The Role
As Head of Development, you’ll oversee our Shopify Development Team, ensuring their work aligns with Velstar’s core objectives while driving productivity, quality, and innovation. While this is primarily a leadership role, we value hands-on expertise and a deep understanding of Shopify and development processes.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about mentoring teams, streamlining processes, and delivering outstanding results.
What You’ll Do
1. Lead & Develop the Team
o Provide day-to-day leadership and mentoring for the Shopify Development Team.
o Conduct regular one-to-ones to discuss performance, development, and wellbeing.
o Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning.
o Identify and address skills gaps through training and support.
2. Manage Resources & Costs
o Oversee team resourcing, including recruitment and onboarding.
o Manage salary reviews and departmental budgets to ensure cost-efficiency.
o Monitor financial targets and profitability for the department.
3. Drive Operational Excellence
o Track and improve KPIs, team productivity, and efficiency.
o Review estimates, refine timelines, and ensure realistic project planning.
o Lead business improvement initiatives, ensuring they’re delivered on time and meet objectives.
4. Maintain Quality & Technical Standards
o Ensure robust quality assurance practices, including testing, automation, and code reviews.
o Drive adherence to security and compliance standards across all projects.
o Collaborate with Tech Leads to ensure scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions.
5. Stay Ahead of the Curve (or create it!)
o Keep up with the latest Shopify updates, technologies, and industry best practices.
o Continuously develop your leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience leading development teams, preferably in a Shopify or eCommerce environment.
* Strong understanding of Shopify’s ecosystem, including updates, features, and best practices.
* Exceptional leadership and mentoring skills, with a passion for fostering team growth.
* Experience managing budgets, costs, and resource planning.
* A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with excellent collaboration skills.
* A commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
What We Offer
* A competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
* Flexible working hours and a hybrid working environment.
* Opportunities for professional development and training.
* A supportive, inclusive company culture where your contributions matter.
* Additional perks like Vitality health care, tech and cycle schemes, holiday buy and sell options, and more.
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re a forward-thinking leader ready to make an impact and guide a talented Shopify Development Team to success, we’d love to hear from you!
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