Full Stack Shopify Plus Developer (Hydrogen + UI/UX)

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
• 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)
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Deployment & DevOps
• Manage deployment workflows using:
• Shopify Oxygen (hosting layer)
• CI/CD pipelines
• Handle:
• Environment configurations
• Production debugging
• Release management
• 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 Powered by JazzHR EApYAm6Pv6