Senior Technical Architect, Web Development

Remote \- Americas Sales About the role At Shopify, we're making commerce better for everyone, from independent entrepreneurs to global brands. We provide the scalability, reliability, and flexibility merchants need to build, grow, and evolve their businesses. Shopify powers commerce for brands like AllBirds, Gymshark, Staples, and more. Our Professional Services team partners directly with these brands to architect and deliver high\-performing, native Shopify experiences that drive measurable improvements in performance, conversion, and developer velocity. This is where Technical Architects come in, working closely with Plus merchants, Sales, Solution Engineers, and Product teams to solve the complex challenges that standard agencies haven't been able to crack. Technical Architects lead both the strategy and hands\-on implementation of sophisticated Shopify solutions. **Key Responsibilities:** Partner with Plus and high\-growth merchants to architect and deliver best\-in\-class native Shopify storefronts through paid engagements Lead technical discovery, solution design, and hands\-on proof\-of\-concepts across themes, checkout, and app/extension surfaces Set frontend performance standards (Core Web Vitals) and coach teams to meet them Create reusable reference implementations (Theme App Extensions, Checkout UI Extensions, Functions) to accelerate future work Provide best\-practice guidance on content modeling, Shopify Markets, translations, and multi\-region architectures Advise on native extensibility choices (Liquid vs Hydrogen/Oxygen, Checkout Extensibility) based on merchant scale and goals Collaborate with Solution/Enterprise Architects, Merchant Success, Product, and Engineering to unblock complexity and influence product roadmaps Communicate effectively with technical and executive stakeholders; set expectations, surface risks early, and land clear recommendations Contribute thought leadership through internal enablement, public content, and tooling that scales impact across merchants Leverage and build with AI tools to 10x your impact and development velocity **What you can expect:** You will run short spikes and longer projects (6\-month to 1\-year engagements), from hands\-on delivery to architectural oversight. A hands\-on technical role embedded with high\-impact merchant partnerships A fast\-paced dynamic environment where requirements change frequently and ambiguity is the norm Autonomy to solve complex problems creatively, plus mentorship and opportunities to grow from each challenge Direct influence on merchant success and Shopify's product roadmap A culture that values authenticity, openness, and diverse perspectives and backgrounds Potential future leadership opportunities as the team grows **Qualifications:** Deep expertise in Shopify Themes and Liquid templating, including Online Store 2\.0 architecture, content schemas, and theme settings Modern storefront JavaScript, component architectures, and progressive enhancement Advanced CSS strategies and frontend performance optimization **Experience with Checkout Extensibility:** building Checkout UI Extensions, Pixels, and migration patterns from legacy Scripts Familiarity with Shopify Functions for discounts, validation, and delivery/payment customizations **App and extension development:** Theme App Extensions, Admin/Checkout UI Extensions, App Bridge Strong GraphQL and REST proficiency across Admin and Storefront APIs, webhooks, and rate\-limit\-aware patterns Content modeling with metafields/metaobjects, Files API, and Analytics/Pixels integration Proficiency with Shopify CLI, Git/GitHub flows, environments, and automated checks (Theme Check, ESLint/TypeScript) Proven use of AI tools (Cursor, VS Code/Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT) to ship production Shopify work Comfort utilizing AI tools to create prototypes and internal tools to accelerate development Strong communication and stakeholder management across engineering and executive audiences Ability to translate ambiguous merchant goals into clear native architectures with measurable outcomes Thrives in collaborative environments with cross\-functional stakeholders Clear written and verbal communication for client\-facing engagements and internal collaboration **Nice to have:** Experience with Hydrogen/Oxygen implementations and clear criteria for when headless is the right choice Plus program depth (B2B, Launchpad alternatives, Bundles, Subscriptions) and experience migrating legacy surfaces Experience shaping reusable accelerators/starters for themes, checkout extensions, and Functions Familiarity with ERP/OMS/PIM integrations via Admin APIs/webhooks Public thought leadership (talks, articles, podcasts) on Shopify frontend or checkout topics Agency or consultancy background working with enterprise merchants Experience building internal tools and automation pipelines We're interested in what you can do. If you're excited about the role, please apply even if your experience doesn't line up perfectly. Experience can come from formal education, self\-directed learning, agency work, or previous roles. No specific degree required (skills first). Ready to help merchants unlock what's possible with Shopify? We'd love to hear from you. About Shopify Opportunity is not evenly distributed. Shopify puts independence within reach for anyone with a dream to start a business. We propel entrepreneurs and enterprises to scale the heights of their potential. Since 2006, we’ve grown to over 8,300 employees and generated over $1 trillion in sales for millions of merchants in 175 countries. This is life\-defining work that directly impacts people’s lives as much as it transforms your own. This is putting the power of the few in the hands of the many, is a future with more voices rather than fewer, and is creating more choices instead of an elite option. About you Moving at our pace brings a lot of change, complexity, and ambiguity—and a little bit of chaos. Shopifolk thrive on that and are comfortable being uncomfortable. That means Shopify is not the right place for everyone. **Before you apply, consider if you can:** Care deeply about what you do and about making commerce better for everyone Excel by seeking professional and personal hypergrowth Keep up with an unrelenting pace (the week, not the quarter) Be resilient and resourceful in face of ambiguity and thrive on (rather than endure) change Bring critical thought and opinion Put AI agents and tools to work on the tasks they're built for, and focus on the work only humans can do Embrace differences and disagreement to get shit done and move forward Work digital\-first for your daily work We may use AI\-enabled tools to screen, select, and assess applications. All AI outputs are reviewed and validated by our recruitment team. 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Role Specific Questions Do you currently use AI tools (like Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT) in your daily development workflow?\* Do you have hands\-on experience building production Shopify themes using Liquid templating?\* Are you comfortable taking on both complex technical integrations AND potentially simpler frontend theme work as business needs require?\* Can you commit to working in a fast\-paced environment where project requirements change frequently and sprint planning doesn't exist?\* Describe your most complex Shopify project. What technologies did you use (Liquid, Hydrogen, Functions, Extensions) and what made it challenging?\* Walk us through a specific example of how AI tools have improved your development process. Include which tools and concrete results.\* What's your experience with full\-stack development? Provide specific examples of recent frontend AND backend work.\*