Shopify Architect/Lead Developer

Genpact•Boston, MA

101d•Hybrid

About The Position

Genpact is 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. You 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. This 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.

Requirements

5+ years of professional frontend or full-stack development experience
2+ years of Shopify development experience
Hands-on experience with Shopify Hydrogen in production
Strong understanding of headless commerce architectures
Experience with Shopify Storefront API, metafields, and custom data models, plus secure Admin API + webhook integrations via backend/middleware services
Expert knowledge of React and TypeScript
Strong experience with SSR, streaming, and modern web performance
Familiarity with Oxygen runtime and edge deployment concepts
Solid understanding of GraphQL
Experience with modern tooling (Vite, ESLint, Prettier, CI/CD)
Experience leading or mentoring other developers
Ability to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Strong ownership mindset and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Experience migrating Liquid themes to Hydrogen
Knowledge of Shopify Plus features and workflows
Experience with CMS integrations (Sanity, Contentful, Builder.io, etc.)
Familiarity with analytics and experimentation tools
Prior eCommerce performance optimization at scale

Responsibilities

Lead the architecture and implementation of Shopify Hydrogen storefronts
Define frontend standards, patterns, and best practices for headless Shopify
Make architectural decisions around performance, scalability, and maintainability
Review code and mentor developers through PRs, pairing, and technical guidance
Lead sprint planning and execution: scope work, estimate effort, and ensure on-time delivery
Build and maintain Hydrogen storefronts using React, TypeScript, and Vite
Implement Shopify Storefront API and Admin API integrations
Implement Shopify Storefront API integrations in Hydrogen and partner with backend/middleware services that integrate with the Shopify Admin API and webhooks
Design, build, and deploy custom Shopify Functions (discounts, cart/checkout validations, delivery customization), including local testing and rollout strategies
Develop custom components, routes, and server-side logic
Optimize storefront performance (LCP, CLS, TTFB, caching, streaming SSR)
Integrate third-party services (CMS, search, analytics, personalization, payments)
Partner with UX/UI designers to translate designs into performant UI
Work with backend, marketing, and product teams on roadmap planning
Provide technical input during discovery and estimation phases
Support releases, QA, and production troubleshooting