Join Alabama Solutions to work on it's international BU HNDevs, as a Senior Shopify Backend Engineer, where you will be instrumental in shaping and enhancing our backend systems to ensure seamless integration with Shopify. This full-time role requires your expertise in developing scalable solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams during East Standard Time (EST) hours. This is a 1099 position for a contract duration of six months. Your key responsibilities will include: • Designing and implementing robust backend functionalities for Shopify • Analyzing and documenting the impact of new features on business processes • Working closely with product owners to gather requirements for customizations • Collaborating with data engineers to evaluate impacts on data flows in downstream systems • Assessing performance implications of new features with architects • Managing the release schedule and maintaining project calendars Requirements • 4+ years as a Backend Developer on applications • Communication: Fluent writing and speaking in English • Good organizational skills and a detail-oriented mindset Qualifications: • Excellent knowledge of TypeScript/Node JS • Excellent understanding of Object-Oriented Programming • Excellent understanding of API (Rest, GraphQL) • Good understanding of Shopify Plus • Good understanding of Public and Custom Shopify Apps • Good understanding of SQL DB • Good understanding of GIT • Good Understanding of the backend server • Good documentation skills • Bonus to have a strong background in web-based eCommerce applications • Bonus on having experience in other programming languages, such as Python/Ruby/PHP Benefits • Remote Work and Flexibility: We offer the option to work remotely, allowing you to manage your time and achieve a healthy work-life balance. • Full-time position as a contractor (40 USD hr. - 50 USD hr.), depending on the experience and the results at the technical evaluation).