Overview 

We are seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Shopify Plus Developer with strong Hydrogen (headless) expertise and UI/UX capabilities to build and scale a premium, high-performance, editorial-quality e-commerce experience. 

This is not a standard Shopify theme role — this position requires deep experience in headless commerce, custom storefront architecture, and luxury-grade UI execution. 

Experience Requirements 

• 3–5+ years of hands-on Shopify / eCommerce development experience 

  
  

• Minimum 2+ years with Shopify Plus 

  
  

• Strong production experience with Shopify Hydrogen (headless architecture) 

  
  

• Proven experience building high-end DTC storefronts (not generic templates) 

  
  

Core Technical Responsibilities 

1. Frontend (Hydrogen + UI/UX Execution) 

• Build and maintain custom Shopify Hydrogen storefronts using React architecture 

  
  

• Develop pixel-perfect, responsive UI components from Figma/creative direction 

  
  

• Implement advanced UI/UX interactions, animations, and transitions (luxury-grade experience) 

  
  

• Ensure mobile-first, cross-browser, and device performance optimization 

  
  

• Build reusable component libraries and scalable design systems 

  
  

 Translate design → production code with high fidelity (no compromise on luxury look & feel) 

2. Headless Architecture & Shopify Integration 

• Develop headless storefront architecture using Hydrogen + Storefront API 

  
  

• Integrate Shopify backend (products, inventory, checkout, customer flows) via GraphQL APIs 

  
  

• Manage complex data flows across: 

  
  

• Shopify 

  
  

• CMS (if used) 

  
  

• Payment systems 

  
  

• Third-party services 

  
  

• Build custom checkout flows, cart logic, and personalization features 

  
  

3. Backend & API Development 

• Develop backend logic using: 

  
  

• Node.js / JavaScript / TypeScript 

  
  

• Middleware layers for integrations 

  
  

• Work with: 

  
  

• Shopify Admin API 

  
  

• Storefront API 

  
  

• Webhooks 

  
  

• Custom APIs 

  
  

• Build integrations with: 

  
  

• ERP / CRM / PIM systems 

  
  

• Payment gateways 

  
  

• Shipping/logistics systems 

  
  

4. Performance & Optimization 

• Optimize storefront performance for: 

  
  

• Page load speed 

  
  

• Core Web Vitals 

  
  

• SEO and rendering 

  
  

• Implement: 

  
  

• Server-side rendering (SSR) 

  
  

• Advanced caching strategies 
  Lazy loading & asset optimization 

  
  

5. Deployment & DevOps 

• Manage deployment workflows using: 

  
  

• Shopify Oxygen (hosting layer) 

  
  

• CI/CD pipelines 

  
  

• Handle: 

  
  

• Environment configurations 

  
  

• Production debugging 

  
  

• Release management 

  
  

6. Problem Solving & Ownership 

• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions 

  
  

• Handle production issues and debugging across frontend + backend 

  
  

• Lead architecture decisions for scalability and performance 

  
  

• Work independently with minimal supervision 

  
  

Required Technical Skills 

Frontend 

• React (advanced) 

  
  

• TypeScript 

  
  

• JavaScript (ES6+) 

  
  

• HTML5 / CSS3 / Tailwind or equivalent 

  
  

• Animation frameworks (GSAP / Framer Motion preferred) 

  
  

Shopify Ecosystem 

• Shopify Plus (mandatory) 

  
  

• Shopify Hydrogen framework 

  
  

• Shopify Storefront API (GraphQL) 

  
  

• Shopify Admin API & Webhooks 

  
  

• Shopify Functions / Checkout Extensibility 

  
  

Headless / Architecture 

• Headless commerce architecture 

  
  

• API-driven development 

  
  

• SSR / SPA hybrid architectures 

  
  

Backend 

• Node.js (strong proficiency) 

  
  

• REST & GraphQL APIs 

  
  

• Middleware integration logic 

  
  

DevOps 

• Oxygen deployment or equivalent 

  
  

• Git + version control 

  
  

• CI/CD pipelines 

  
  

UI/UX Capabilities (VERY IMPORTANT) 

This role must combine engineering + design sensitivity: 

• Strong understanding of: 

  
  

• Luxury UI design principles 

  
  

• Conversion-driven UX 

  
  

• High-end visual hierarchy 

  
  

• Ability to: 

  
  

• Interpret design systems 

  
  

• Improve UX proactively 

  
  

• Ensure cinematic / editorial feel 

  
  

 Not just developer — must think like a product + UX engineer 

Nice to Have (Preferred) 

• Experience with:

  
  

• Headless CMS (Sanity, Contentful, Storyblok) 

  
  

• Search tools (Algolia) 

  
  

• Analytics (GA4, GTM) 

  
  

• A/B testing frameworks 

  
  

• Exposure to international eCommerce (multi-currency, multi-market) 

  
  

Soft Skills 

• Strong problem-solving mindset 

  
  

• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly 

  
  

• Experience working with founders / fast-paced startup teams 

  
  

• High attention to detail (critical for luxury brand positioning) 

  
  

What Success Looks Like (KPIs) 

• Fully functional Hydrogen storefront with premium performance + UI 

  
  

• Fast, scalable website architecture 

  
  

• Seamless Shopify integrations 

  
  

• High conversion, high AOV UX experience 

  
  

Important Note to Consultants / Agencies 

We are specifically looking for: 

• Hands-on developers (not project managers) 

  
  

• Real production experience with Hydrogen 

  
  

• Portfolio of high-quality, custom Shopify Plus builds