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 

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