Shopify Expert

Job Description

We are looking for a seasoned Shopify Architect to join our team during the evening shift (4:00 PM 1:00 AM IST). This role is pivotal in designing and leading the architecture of scalable and high-performing Shopify solutions. You'll work closely with internal teams and clients across time zones to deliver customized eCommerce experiences using Shopify and its ecosystem. Key Responsibilities: Architect, design, and lead development of Shopify Plus solutions aligned with business goals. Participate in weekly code reviews for updates to our Shopify theme. Provide technical solutions for custom features and third-party integrations. Audit and strategize monthly tasks to improve ADA compliance and Core Web Vitals. Provide technical requirements and contribute to development tasks for small- to medium-sized Shopify theme enhancements and bugs in a 2-week sprint model. Deep dive into Shopify dev docs to architect robust solutions: Extended Shopify: Checkout, Customer Accounts, Flows Storefront (Theme) Development GraphQL Admin API / Storefront Front API / Liquid Ability to be hands-on for critical fixes, including technical theme updates or PR development. Define technical architecture, integration strategies, and deployment workflows. Guide and mentor development teams, ensuring adherence to best practices and performance optimization. Integrate Shopify with custom apps and third-party APIs. Monitor and optimize performance, scalability, and security. Document architecture, workflows, and technical guidelines. Qualifications: 8+ years of overall web development experience, with 5+ years specifically on Shopify/Shopify Plus. Proficiency in Liquid, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and modern frameworks like React, Vue, Alpine.js, and Tailwind CSS. Strong understanding of Shopify APIs, custom app development, and third-party integrations. Familiarity with headless Shopify architecture using Hydrogen or Storefront API. Solid experience with Git, CI/CD workflows, and agile sprint processes. Ability to work independently and coordinate across distributed/global teams. Preferred Skills: Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. Experience in both B2B and D2C eCommerce models. Shopify Functions, Checkout Extensions. GraphQL expertise. Public and Private Custom App Development. Experience with multiple third-party platform integrations. Ability to work closely with product managers, QA, and external dev agencies.