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Shopify Architect
Dallas, TX (100% Remote)
Interview Mode : MS teams
Candidate with 12-month validity
Required Skills & Experience : 11 Years of Total IT Experience (6 Years in Shopify Ecosystem)
Description
11 Years of Total IT Experience (6 Years in Shopify Ecosystem)
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Shopify Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-scale eCommerce solutions on the Shopify platform. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Shopify Plus, Headless Commerce, Hydrogen, Liquid, and modern web technologies, along with a strong architectural mindset to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing digital commerce experiences.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end architecture and solution design for complex Shopify and Shopify Plus implementations.
Define scalable, secure, maintainable, and high-performance architecture for enterprise eCommerce platforms.
Design and implement Headless Commerce solutions using Shopify Hydrogen, React, and Storefront APIs.
Architect, develop, and oversee custom Shopify themes and applications using Liquid, React.js, Node.js, and modern frontend frameworks.
Drive integration architecture between Shopify and enterprise systems such as ERP, CRM, OMS, PIM, Payment Gateways, Tax Engines, and Shipping Providers.
Lead platform migration initiatives from Magento, WooCommerce, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, BigCommerce, or custom-built platforms to Shopify.
Establish and enforce best practices for performance optimization, SEO, accessibility, security, scalability, and maintainability.
Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical assessments to ensure solution quality.
Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, UX teams, and development teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to Shopify developers, frontend engineers, and technical teams.
Participate in effort estimation, solution proposal creation, technical documentation, and pre-sales discussions.
Work closely with DevOps teams to establish CI/CD pipelines, deployment strategies, monitoring, and infrastructure best practices.
Stay current with Shopify platform enhancements, Hydrogen advancements, emerging eCommerce trends, and industry best practices.
Experience
Required Skills & Qualifications
11 years of overall IT experience.
Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience in Shopify and Shopify Plus development and architecture.
Proven experience delivering large-scale enterprise eCommerce solutions.
Technical Expertise
Shopify Technologies
Shopify Plus
Shopify Liquid Templating Language
Shopify Hydrogen Framework
Shopify Storefront API
Shopify Admin API
Shopify Functions
Shopify CLI
Shopify App Development
Shopify Theme Development & Customization
Frontend Technologies
React.js
JavaScript (ES6 )
TypeScript
HTML5
CSS3 / SCSS
Tailwind CSS
Next.js (Preferred)
Backend Technologies
Node.js
REST APIs
GraphQL
Microservices Architecture
Headless Commerce
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Storefront API
Jamstack Architecture
CDN and Edge Delivery Concepts
Integration Experience
ERP Integration (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite)
CRM Integration (Salesforce, HubSpot)
OMS/PIM Platforms
Payment Gateways (Stripe, Adyen, PayPal, Authorize.net)
Shipping & Fulfillment Providers
DevOps & Cloud
CI/CD Pipelines
GitHub Actions / GitLab CI / Jenkins
Docker
AWS, Azure, or GCP
Monitoring and Logging Tools
Preferred Qualifications
Shopify Plus Certification(s).
Experience with Shopify Hydrogen/Oxygen implementations.
Experience leading distributed development teams.
Exposure to Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies.
Strong understanding of eCommerce business processes and customer journeys.
Experience in multi-store, multi-region, and multi-currency Shopify implementations.
Soft Skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Ability to drive technical discussions and architecture decisions.
Leadership and mentoring capabilities.
Strong documentation and presentation skills.
Key Competencies
Solution Architecture
Headless Commerce Architecture
Shopify Plus Implementation
Enterprise System Integration
Performance Optimization
Security & Compliance
Technical Leadership
Digital Commerce Strategy
Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent related field.
Nice to Have
Experience with Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Magento, BigCommerce, or Adobe Commerce.
Knowledge of AI-driven personalization and recommendation engines.
Experience with Analytics platforms such as GA4, Adobe Analytics, and GTM.
Exposure to MACH Architecture principles (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, Headless).
Dallas, TX (100% Remote)
Interview Mode : MS teams
Candidate with 12-month validity
Required Skills & Experience : 11 Years of Total IT Experience (6 Years in Shopify Ecosystem)
Description
11 Years of Total IT Experience (6 Years in Shopify Ecosystem)
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Shopify Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-scale eCommerce solutions on the Shopify platform. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Shopify Plus, Headless Commerce, Hydrogen, Liquid, and modern web technologies, along with a strong architectural mindset to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing digital commerce experiences.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end architecture and solution design for complex Shopify and Shopify Plus implementations.
Define scalable, secure, maintainable, and high-performance architecture for enterprise eCommerce platforms.
Design and implement Headless Commerce solutions using Shopify Hydrogen, React, and Storefront APIs.
Architect, develop, and oversee custom Shopify themes and applications using Liquid, React.js, Node.js, and modern frontend frameworks.
Drive integration architecture between Shopify and enterprise systems such as ERP, CRM, OMS, PIM, Payment Gateways, Tax Engines, and Shipping Providers.
Lead platform migration initiatives from Magento, WooCommerce, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, BigCommerce, or custom-built platforms to Shopify.
Establish and enforce best practices for performance optimization, SEO, accessibility, security, scalability, and maintainability.
Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical assessments to ensure solution quality.
Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, UX teams, and development teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to Shopify developers, frontend engineers, and technical teams.
Participate in effort estimation, solution proposal creation, technical documentation, and pre-sales discussions.
Work closely with DevOps teams to establish CI/CD pipelines, deployment strategies, monitoring, and infrastructure best practices.
Stay current with Shopify platform enhancements, Hydrogen advancements, emerging eCommerce trends, and industry best practices.
Experience
Required Skills & Qualifications
11 years of overall IT experience.
Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience in Shopify and Shopify Plus development and architecture.
Proven experience delivering large-scale enterprise eCommerce solutions.
Technical Expertise
Shopify Technologies
Shopify Plus
Shopify Liquid Templating Language
Shopify Hydrogen Framework
Shopify Storefront API
Shopify Admin API
Shopify Functions
Shopify CLI
Shopify App Development
Shopify Theme Development & Customization
Frontend Technologies
React.js
JavaScript (ES6 )
TypeScript
HTML5
CSS3 / SCSS
Tailwind CSS
Next.js (Preferred)
Backend Technologies
Node.js
REST APIs
GraphQL
Microservices Architecture
Headless Commerce
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Storefront API
Jamstack Architecture
CDN and Edge Delivery Concepts
Integration Experience
ERP Integration (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite)
CRM Integration (Salesforce, HubSpot)
OMS/PIM Platforms
Payment Gateways (Stripe, Adyen, PayPal, Authorize.net)
Shipping & Fulfillment Providers
DevOps & Cloud
CI/CD Pipelines
GitHub Actions / GitLab CI / Jenkins
Docker
AWS, Azure, or GCP
Monitoring and Logging Tools
Preferred Qualifications
Shopify Plus Certification(s).
Experience with Shopify Hydrogen/Oxygen implementations.
Experience leading distributed development teams.
Exposure to Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies.
Strong understanding of eCommerce business processes and customer journeys.
Experience in multi-store, multi-region, and multi-currency Shopify implementations.
Soft Skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Ability to drive technical discussions and architecture decisions.
Leadership and mentoring capabilities.
Strong documentation and presentation skills.
Key Competencies
Solution Architecture
Headless Commerce Architecture
Shopify Plus Implementation
Enterprise System Integration
Performance Optimization
Security & Compliance
Technical Leadership
Digital Commerce Strategy
Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent related field.
Nice to Have
Experience with Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Magento, BigCommerce, or Adobe Commerce.
Knowledge of AI-driven personalization and recommendation engines.
Experience with Analytics platforms such as GA4, Adobe Analytics, and GTM.
Exposure to MACH Architecture principles (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, Headless).