{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f921361baa9039ab6378f1d8","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f921361baa9039ab6378f1d8","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f921361baa9039ab6378f1d8","title":"Shopify Architect/Lead Developer","description":"Genpact (NYSE: G) is an agentic and advanced technology solutions company. We leverage process intelligence and artificial intelligence to deliver measurable outcomes. With a strong partner ecosystem and decades of client trust, we provide innovative solutions that transform how businesses run. Powered by a team with an active learning mindset and client centricity at its core, we deliver lasting value for the world's leading enterprises.\nThis posting is for a position within the Experience unit at Genpact. Experience is Genpact’s capability for designing and improving the platforms, interactions and journeys employees and customers use every day. With deep expertise across leading platforms like Adobe, Microsoft, Sitecore, and Optimizely, we unite strategy, human-centered design, engineering and AI inside core enterprise systems so experiences don’t just look better, they perform better, drive adoption and turn advanced technology into measurable business outcomes at scale.\n\nOur Commitment to You\nNo matter who you are, where you come from, who you love, what you believe, or what you get excited about, we bring people together to make phenomenal work. That's what makes us Genpact!\nWe are seeking an experienced Shopify Architect/Lead Developer with deep expertise in Shopify Hydrogen to lead the development of modern, high-performance, headless commerce experiences. This role blends hands-on development with technical leadership, architecture decisions, and cross-functional collaboration.\nYou will own the Shopify frontend architecture, guide best practices, mentor developers, and partner closely with product, design, and backend teams to deliver scalable, conversion-focused storefronts. You will work directly with client stakeholders.\nThis role will be working very closely with our offshore team in India. We are focusing on candidates that reside in EST and possibly CST time zones. If you are not in these time zones, you will be required to work EST hours.\nWhat You’ll Do and The Impact You’ll Make:\nTechnical Leadership\nLead the architecture and implementation of Shopify Hydrogen storefronts\nDefine frontend standards, patterns, and best practices for headless Shopify\nMake architectural decisions around performance, scalability, and maintainability\nReview code and mentor developers through PRs, pairing, and technical guidance\nLead sprint planning and execution: scope work, estimate effort, and ensure on-time delivery\nDevelopment\nBuild and maintain Hydrogen storefronts using React, TypeScript, and Vite\nImplement Shopify Storefront API and Admin API integrations\nImplement Shopify Storefront API integrations in Hydrogen and partner with backend/middleware services that integrate with the Shopify Admin API and webhooks\nDesign, build, and deploy custom Shopify Functions (discounts, cart/checkout validations, delivery customization), including local testing and rollout strategies\nDevelop custom components, routes, and server-side logic\nOptimize storefront performance (LCP, CLS, TTFB, caching, streaming SSR)\nIntegrate third-party services (CMS, search, analytics, personalization, payments)\nCollaboration\nPartner with UX/UI designers to translate designs into performant UI\nWork with backend, marketing, and product teams on roadmap planning\nProvide technical input during discovery and estimation phases\nSupport releases, QA, and production troubleshooting\nWhat We'd Love to See\nShopify & Headless Experience\n5+ years of professional frontend or full-stack development experience\n2+ years of Shopify development experience\nHands-on experience with Shopify Hydrogen in production\nStrong understanding of headless commerce architectures\nExperience with Shopify Storefront API, metafields, and custom data models, plus secure Admin API + webhook integrations via backend/middleware services\nFrontend & Platform Skills\nExpert knowledge of React and TypeScript\nStrong experience with SSR, streaming, and modern web performance\nFamiliarity with Oxygen runtime and edge deployment concepts\nSolid understanding of GraphQL\nExperience with modern tooling (Vite, ESLint, Prettier, CI/CD)\nLeadership & Communication\nExperience leading or mentoring other developers\nAbility to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders\nStrong ownership mindset and attention to detail\nCool extras we’d like to see\nExperience migrating Liquid themes to Hydrogen\nKnowledge of Shopify Plus features and workflows\nExperience with CMS integrations (Sanity, Contentful, Builder.io, etc.)\nFamiliarity with analytics and experimentation tools\nPrior eCommerce performance optimization at scale\nWhat Success Looks Like\nA fast, stable, and maintainable Hydrogen storefront in production\nClear architectural direction and coding standards adopted by the team\nImproved performance metrics and conversion rates\nDevelopers supported and upskilled through strong technical leadership\nWhy Genpact?\nFlexible PTO – If you need a day off or an extended vacation, take the time!\nHybrid work environment: Casual and open office or Remote…You choose!\nGreat insurance coverage (Multiple Options) and flexible spending accounts\n401K with Company Matching\nMonthly Work from Home Stipend\nContinuous Training, Certifications, and Learning Opportunities\nThe approximate annual base compensation range for this position is $100,000 to $165,000. The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package plus benefits, will be determined by several factors which include but are not limited to the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities; geographic location; and internal equity.\n\nEEO Statement\nGenpact, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. 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We leverage process intelligence and artificial intelligence to deliver measurable outcomes. With a strong partner ecosystem and decades of client trust, we provide innovative solutions that transform how businesses run. Powered by a team with an active learning mindset and client centricity at its core, we deliver lasting value for the world's leading enterprises.\nThis posting is for a position within the Experience unit at Genpact. Experience is Genpact’s capability for designing and improving the platforms, interactions and journeys employees and customers use every day. With deep expertise across leading platforms like Adobe, Microsoft, Sitecore, and Optimizely, we unite strategy, human-centered design, engineering and AI inside core enterprise systems so experiences don’t just look better, they perform better, drive adoption and turn advanced technology into measurable business outcomes at scale.\n\nOur Commitment to You\nNo matter who you are, where you come from, who you love, what you believe, or what you get excited about, we bring people together to make phenomenal work. That's what makes us Genpact!\nWe are seeking an experienced Shopify Architect/Lead Developer with deep expertise in Shopify Hydrogen to lead the development of modern, high-performance, headless commerce experiences. This role blends hands-on development with technical leadership, architecture decisions, and cross-functional collaboration.\nYou will own the Shopify frontend architecture, guide best practices, mentor developers, and partner closely with product, design, and backend teams to deliver scalable, conversion-focused storefronts. You will work directly with client stakeholders.\nThis role will be working very closely with our offshore team in India. We are focusing on candidates that reside in EST and possibly CST time zones. If you are not in these time zones, you will be required to work EST hours.\nWhat You’ll Do and The Impact You’ll Make:\nTechnical Leadership\nLead the architecture and implementation of Shopify Hydrogen storefronts\nDefine frontend standards, patterns, and best practices for headless Shopify\nMake architectural decisions around performance, scalability, and maintainability\nReview code and mentor developers through PRs, pairing, and technical guidance\nLead sprint planning and execution: scope work, estimate effort, and ensure on-time delivery\nDevelopment\nBuild and maintain Hydrogen storefronts using React, TypeScript, and Vite\nImplement Shopify Storefront API and Admin API integrations\nImplement Shopify Storefront API integrations in Hydrogen and partner with backend/middleware services that integrate with the Shopify Admin API and webhooks\nDesign, build, and deploy custom Shopify Functions (discounts, cart/checkout validations, delivery customization), including local testing and rollout strategies\nDevelop custom components, routes, and server-side logic\nOptimize storefront performance (LCP, CLS, TTFB, caching, streaming SSR)\nIntegrate third-party services (CMS, search, analytics, personalization, payments)\nCollaboration\nPartner with UX/UI designers to translate designs into performant UI\nWork with backend, marketing, and product teams on roadmap planning\nProvide technical input during discovery and estimation phases\nSupport releases, QA, and production troubleshooting\nWhat We'd Love to See\nShopify & Headless Experience\n5+ years of professional frontend or full-stack development experience\n2+ years of Shopify development experience\nHands-on experience with Shopify Hydrogen in production\nStrong understanding of headless commerce architectures\nExperience with Shopify Storefront API, metafields, and custom data models, plus secure Admin API + webhook integrations via backend/middleware services\nFrontend & Platform Skills\nExpert knowledge of React and TypeScript\nStrong experience with SSR, streaming, and modern web performance\nFamiliarity with Oxygen runtime and edge deployment concepts\nSolid understanding of GraphQL\nExperience with modern tooling (Vite, ESLint, Prettier, CI/CD)\nLeadership & Communication\nExperience leading or mentoring other developers\nAbility to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders\nStrong ownership mindset and attention to detail\nCool extras we’d like to see\nExperience migrating Liquid themes to Hydrogen\nKnowledge of Shopify Plus features and workflows\nExperience with CMS integrations (Sanity, Contentful, Builder.io, etc.)\nFamiliarity with analytics and experimentation tools\nPrior eCommerce performance optimization at scale\nWhat Success Looks Like\nA fast, stable, and maintainable Hydrogen storefront in production\nClear architectural direction and coding standards adopted by the team\nImproved performance metrics and conversion rates\nDevelopers supported and upskilled through strong technical leadership\nWhy Genpact?\nFlexible PTO – If you need a day off or an extended vacation, take the time!\nHybrid work environment: Casual and open office or Remote…You choose!\nGreat insurance coverage (Multiple Options) and flexible spending accounts\n401K with Company Matching\nMonthly Work from Home Stipend\nContinuous Training, Certifications, and Learning Opportunities\nThe approximate annual base compensation range for this position is $100,000 to $165,000. The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package plus benefits, will be determined by several factors which include but are not limited to the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities; geographic location; and internal equity.\n\nEEO Statement\nGenpact, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. 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