Senior Shopify Full Stack Developer
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- Fullstack
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Senior full stack Shopify developer for Europe-only remote work. Needs 5+ years with Shopify/Shopify Plus, headless architecture, React/Next.js or Remix, Node.js, GraphQL, Gadget.dev, and headless CMS. Independent contractor, full-time, resumes must be in English.
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About us: At Remote Talent LATAM, we connect top Latin American talent with leading companies. We guide businesses and candidates through every step of the hiring process, ensuring the perfect match in skills, culture, and goals. While we’re not direct employers, we act as a trusted partner, bridging the gap between exceptional talent and growing opportunities About our client: Our client is a fast-growing full-service e-commerce agency focused on helping brands scale sustainably through a combination of strategy, technology, design, and performance marketing. With more than a decade of industry expertise, they partner with businesses to accelerate digital growth through data-driven decision-making and customized commerce solutions. About This Role We are looking for a Senior Shopify Full Stack Developer with deep expertise in the Shopify ecosystem, a strong grasp of headless architecture, and experience leading enterprise-scale development initiatives. You'll be responsible for building scalable, high-performance eCommerce solutions using Shopify (including Hydrogen/Storefront API), Gadget.dev, and headless CMS platforms like Contentful, Sanity, or Strapi. You'll work in close collaboration with cross-functional teams design, product, DevOps, and QA to architect, develop, and deploy robust eCommerce applications that push performance and scalability to new heights. Requirements Architecture & Development Architect full-stack applications with Shopify as the backend and modern front-end frameworks (Next.js, Remix, React, etc.) in a headless configuration. Lead the development of scalable, modular, and high-performance Shopify applications, with a focus on maintainability. Develop and optimize Gadget.dev-based applications, integrating them with Shopify APIs and third-party services. Design system architecture that can handle enterprise traffic, catalog sizes, and multi-region deployment requirements. Integration & Infrastructure Implement integrations with payment gateways, ERPs, CRMs, and third-party logistics providers. Build performant API layers using GraphQL, REST, or custom middleware, handling Shopify storefront and admin APIs. Utilize CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and automated deployment tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Vercel, or Netlify) for streamlined releases. Collaboration & Strategy Work closely with product managers, designers, and technical leads to define technical requirements and timelines. Serve as a senior technical advisor to junior developers and contribute to code reviews, architecture documentation, and best practices. Assist in conducting performance audits, A/B tests, and code optimizations for ongoing projects. Required Skills & Experience Shopify Ecosystem 5+ years of experience developing with Shopify, including Shopify Plus, Storefront API, Admin API, and Checkout customization. Strong understanding of Hydrogen, Oxygen, Liquid, Shopify Functions, and Shopify theme development. Full Stack Proficiency Front-end: React, Next.js/Remix, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript. Backend: Node.js, Express.js, serverless functions. Database: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Shopify-native metafields & customer objects. Experience designing GraphQL schemas and working with Apollo or Relay. Gadget.dev & Headless CMS Strong experience working with Gadget.dev, especially in building Shopify-integrated apps and workflow automations. Hands-on with headless CMS platforms like Contentful, Sanity or AEM. Experience modeling content architecture for flexibility and localization. Systems Thinking & Enterprise Expertise Ability to lead large-scale Shopify implementations across multiple brands, currencies, and localized storefronts. Comfortable designing multi-tenant architectures, CDN caching strategies, and edge function deployments. Soft Skills & Culture Fit Proven track record of leadership in development teams. Clear, proactive communicator who values documentation and async collaboration. Comfortable mentoring other engineers and leading by example. Passionate about eCommerce innovation and delivering elegant, user-centered solutions. Success Metrics On-time delivery of milestone features with high test coverage. Achieving performance targets for Core Web Vitals and Shopify storefront speed. Stability and scalability of deployed architecture under enterprise-grade traffic. Developer productivity improvements through tooling, automation, and documentation. Creative mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively with creative teams. Benefits Why Join Us? 💼 Full-Time Position: M–F Business hours 🏠 100% Remote work environment 📄 Contract: Independent Contractor 📄 Resumes must be submitted in English. 🚫 Applications that do not meet these criteria will be automatically rejected
What you'll do
- Architect full-stack applications with Shopify as the backend and modern front-end frameworks (Next.js, Remix, React, etc.) in a headless configuration.
- Lead the development of scalable, modular, and high-performance Shopify applications, with a focus on maintainability.
- Develop and optimize Gadget.dev-based applications, integrating them with Shopify APIs and third-party services.
- Design system architecture that can handle enterprise traffic, catalog sizes, and multi-region deployment requirements.
- Implement integrations with payment gateways, ERPs, CRMs, and third-party logistics providers.
- Build performant API layers using GraphQL, REST, or custom middleware, handling Shopify storefront and admin APIs.
- Utilize CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and automated deployment tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Vercel, or Netlify) for streamlined releases.
- Work closely with product managers, designers, and technical leads to define technical requirements and timelines.
- Serve as a senior technical advisor to junior developers and contribute to code reviews, architecture documentation, and best practices.
- Assist in conducting performance audits, A/B tests, and code optimizations for ongoing projects.
What they require
- 5+ years of experience developing with Shopify, including Shopify Plus, Storefront API, Admin API, and Checkout customization.
- Strong understanding of Hydrogen, Oxygen, Liquid, Shopify Functions, and Shopify theme development.
- Front-end: React, Next.js/Remix, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript.
- Backend: Node.js, Express.js, serverless functions.
- Database: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Shopify-native metafields & customer objects.
- Experience designing GraphQL schemas and working with Apollo or Relay.
- Strong experience working with Gadget.dev, especially in building Shopify-integrated apps and workflow automations.
- Hands-on with headless CMS platforms like Contentful, Sanity or AEM.
- Experience modeling content architecture for flexibility and localization.
- Ability to lead large-scale Shopify implementations across multiple brands, currencies, and localized storefronts.
- Comfortable designing multi-tenant architectures, CDN caching strategies, and edge function deployments.
- Proven track record of leadership in development teams.
- Clear, proactive communicator who values documentation and async collaboration.
- Comfortable mentoring other engineers and leading by example.
- Passionate about eCommerce innovation and delivering elegant, user-centered solutions.
- Creative mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively with creative teams.
- Resumes must be submitted in English.
- Applications that do not meet these criteria will be automatically rejected.
Benefits
- Full-Time Position: M–F Business hours
- 100% Remote work environment
- Contract: Independent Contractor
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