About Our Company
At Lids Sports Group, we don’t just sell hats — we fuel fandom. As the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, we bring sports, fashion, and culture together in more than 1,300 stores nationwide. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Lids delivers premium, fan-driven products and unforgettable retail experiences.
Our stores feature officially licensed headwear and apparel from collegiate and professional teams, alongside top brands like Champion, Nike, New Era, Lululemon Athletica, and Mitchell & Ness. We’re also the industry leader in on-demand customization, offering in-store embroidery that turns everyday gear into one-of-a-kind statements.
From specialty concept stores for the NBA and NHL to iconic clubhouse destinations for the Yankees and Dodgers, we create immersive retail experiences that celebrate the teams fans love. Through collaborations with brands like Marvel, Peanuts, and The Walt Disney Company, Lids continues to redefine how fans represent their teams — in style.
Required Qualifications
- Software development experience with web or e-commerce applications.
- Hands-on experience developing Shopify storefronts using Liquid.
- Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and React.
- Experience developing or supporting custom Shopify applications.
- Experience working with REST and/or GraphQL APIs.
- Experience with Git and modern software development practices.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across front-end applications, APIs, and integrations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Shopify Admin GraphQL APIs, webhooks, metafields, and metaobjects.
- experience with C3, .NET, and Azure Functions.
- experience with Azure services such as App Service, Virtual Machines, Service Bus, Storage Accounts, and Application Insights.
- Experience building serverless or event-driven integrations.
- Experience with CI/CD and automated Shopify deployments.
- experience automating e-commerce product, inventory, image, or catalog-management processes.
Role Focus
This role is intended to go beyond maintaining Shopify themes. The engineer will help own the technical ecosystems surrounding our Shopify storefronts-- including Liquid development, custom applications, integrations, and Azure-based automation-- with a focus on reducing manual work and building scalable solutions.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Employment Requirements
Candidates must possess the experience, skills, physical abilities, and qualifications, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the essential duties of the role and must be able to meet all applicable employment standards. Being legally authorized to work in the United States is a pre-condition of employment for this position. Current or future employment-based visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Notice to Applicants
In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to, or describes you ("Personal Information"). The categories of Personal Information we collect include your name, email address, mailing address, other contact information, employment history, and educational history. We collect and use this information for human resources and business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating candidates for employment or future contract opportunities, and maintaining recruiting and hiring records. Additional information collected may include government-issued identification numbers, work authorization, emergency contact information, and other employment-related information.
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