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.