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 Powered by JazzHR