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Lead Shopify Developer | Chicago, Illinois
Lead Shopify Developer
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Chicago , Illinois

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Remote

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Contract

Chicago, Illinois

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Remote

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Contract

Job ID 73708|Posted Mar 5, 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION

We're seeking a skilled Shopify Architect/Lead Developer to spearhead the development of cutting-edge, high-performance ecommerce solutions. This role offers an opportunity to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment while advancing your expertise in a leading-edge technology.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of Shopify Hydrogen ecommerce storefronts.
  • Establish and uphold frontend standards and best practices for headless Shopify implementations.
  • Make pivotal architectural decisions focused on performance, scalability, and sustainability.
  • Mentor junior developers and facilitate knowledge sharing through code reviews and pair programming.
  • Coordinate sprint planning and project delivery timelines to ensure successful project milestones.
  • Partner with UI/UX designers to translate designs into efficient, high-performance user interfaces.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product roadmap development and execution.
  • Support QA processes, deployment, and production troubleshooting to ensure seamless operations.

Skills

  • Proven experience in Shopify development with a strong grounding in Shopify Hydrogen.
  • Expertise in React and TypeScript, focusing on SSR and modern web performance.
  • Strong capability in handling Shopify Storefront APIs and integrations with backend services.
  • Ability to lead and mentor development teams with a focus on delivering high-quality products.
  • Excellent communication skills for collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience in converting Liquid themes into Hydrogen.
  • Understanding of Shopify Plus features and workflow processes.
  • Familiarity with headless commerce architectures and related Shopify services.
  • Background in CMS integrations, ecommerce optimization, and analytics tools.

Horizontal is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to differences, and we encourage everyone to feel confident in applying.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

Horizontal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Horizontal is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or participate in the interview process, click here to request accommodation assistance.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.

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