Head of Engineering

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Molsoft is a Shopify Platinum Partner certified integration and service agency based in Montreal, QC. We provide bespoke commerce solutions, empowering innovative brands and retailers with increased agility & flexibility to unlock growth and disrupt their industry. Our services span Strategy & Consulting, Retail & Unified Commerce, Development & Integrations, Design & Experiences, and Education & Institutions.

About The Role

The Head of Engineering leads Molsoft’s frontend and backend teams, driving scale, performance, and process excellence. Blending strategy, operations, and Shopify expertise, you’ll work cross-functionally with PMs, designers, and tech leads to turn client goals into robust commerce solutions. Though not primarily coding, you’ll guide architecture, tools, team structure, and delivery quality; ideal for a leader who thrives on growth, clarity, and impact.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage Molsoft’s engineering team (frontend, backend, and full-stack), fostering collaboration and continuous learning.
• Establish scalable technical processes and standards across all projects.
• Define, implement, and track engineering metrics to drive improvement and accountability.
• Oversee architectural decisions, tool and stack selection, and ensure scalable implementations across Shopify.
• Collaborate with project management and operations to manage team resourcing and ensure timely, on-budget delivery.
• Coach and mentor leads and developers to support growth, execution, and knowledge sharing.
• Develop onboarding, training, and review processes that build a resilient, motivated team.
• Partner with sales and recruiting to forecast and fulfill staffing needs.
• Own and evolve our Shopify approach, including headless builds, custom apps, third-party integrations, and platform standards.
• Drive alignment between execution and business strategy, turning technical challenges into scalable solutions.
• Continually improve code quality, testing, and deployment workflows.
• Support cross-functional collaboration to ensure cohesive, high-impact project outcomes.
• Stay current with Shopify platform developments, web tech trends, and ecosystem tools.

Skills & Experience

Benefits

We are a laidback and friendly yet dedicated team, working remotely or from our Montreal office, where you have free coffee all day : ).

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