Shopify Hydrogen Developer

Design and develop custom Shopify storefront using Hydrogen and Remix

• Build responsive and accessible e-commerce experiences
• Integrate Shopify Storefront API and Admin API into the application
• Implement complex product catalogs, checkout flows, and customer account features
• Collaborate with designers to translate mockups into functional interfaces
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Implement SEO best practices for headless commerce sites
• Deploy and manage application on Shopify Oxygen
• Integrate third-party services and APIs (payment gateways, etc.)
• Debug and troubleshoot technical issues
• Stay current with Shopify platform updates and headless commerce trends

Shopify Expertise

• Strong experience with Shopify Hydrogen framework (v2 preferred)

• Deep understanding of Shopify Storefront API (GraphQL)

• Knowledge of Shopify Admin API and REST endpoints

• Experience with Shopify CLI and development workflows

• Understanding of Shopify's checkout and cart APIs

• Familiarity with Shopify app development and webhooks Frontend Development

• Expert-level proficiency in React (functional components, hooks, context)

• Strong experience with Remix (Hydrogen v2 is built on Remix)

• Advanced JavaScript/TypeScript knowledge

• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design

• Experience with CSS frameworks (Tailwind CSS preferred)

• Understanding of component-based architecture

• Knowledge of state management solutions (React Context, Zustand, etc.) API & Data Management

• Strong GraphQL query writing and optimization skills

• Experience with REST APIs and async data fetching

• Understanding of caching strategies (edge caching, browser caching)

• Knowledge of data normalization and state management

• Experience with API rate limiting and error handling Development Tools & Practices

• Proficiency with Git version control

• Experience with modern build tools (Vite, Webpack)

• Knowledge of testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Playwright)

• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines

• Familiarity with package managers (npm, yarn, pnpm) Deployment & Hosting

• Experience deploying to Shopify Oxygen

• Knowledge of edge computing and serverless architectures

• Understanding of DNS, SSL, and domain management Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Shopify Plus features and APIs

• Knowledge of Shopify Liquid templating (for hybrid approaches)

• Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1)

• Familiarity with payment gateway integrations (Stripe, PayPal)

• Experience with customer authentication systems (OAuth, Multipass)

• Knowledge of SEO technical implementation

• Experience with design systems and component libraries Technical Environment You'll be working with: -Frontend: Hydrogen 2.0, Remix, React 18+, TypeScript -Styling:Tailwind CSS, CSS Modules

• APIs: Shopify Storefront API, Admin API, custom GraphQL

• Deployment: Shopify Oxygen, GitHub Actions

• Tools: Shopify CLI, VS Code, Git, Postman Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities

• Excellent communication skills for technical discussions

• Ability to work independently and manage tasks

• Attention to detail and commitment to code quality

• Collaborative mindset and team player attitude

• Proactive approach to learning new technologies

• Time management and ability to meet deadlines

• Customer-focused approach to development Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 3+ years of professional web development experience

• 1+ years of experience with Shopify Hydrogen or headless commerce

• Portfolio of Shopify Hydrogen projects or live storefronts

• Demonstrable experience with React and modern JavaScript