Lead Shopify Developer

Rightpoint

2d•$100,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Rightpoint, a Genpact (NYSE: G) company, is where human experience and advanced technology solutions converge to create transformative business outcomes. As a digital experience agency and technology powerhouse, we specialize in translating user insights into scalable, platform-driven solutions. In partnership with leading technology providers, we help organizations accelerate growth through platform innovation and experience-led transformation. At Rightpoint, we build experiences that make the world work better. We have been at the forefront of driving change through experience for over 15 years. We have the insight and expertise to see the big picture, and the talent and technology to deliver exceptional outcomes. Our Commitment to You No 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 do phenomenal work. That's what makes us Rightpoint! We are seeking an experienced Lead Shopify 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.

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

Benefits

Flexible PTO – If you need a day off or an extended vacation, take the time!
Hybrid work environment: Casual and open office or Remote…You choose!
Great insurance coverage (Multiple Options) and flexible spending accounts
401K with Company Matching
Monthly Work from Home Stipend
Continuous Training, Certifications, and Learning Opportunities
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: We care about making Rightpoint a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization to bring about meaningful and measurable changes to representation, team member experience, and client engagement.
Employee Resource Groups (ERG): Our ERGs are created and run by team members who share a common community, identity, or allyship. Right now, our ERGs include Parents, Pride, POC, Womxn and enABLE. These groups play a vital role in contributing to Rightpoint’s inclusive environment where all are valued and empowered to succeed.

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