Senior Shopify Developer (Frontend / Hydrogen Focus)

Seamedia; Kozhikode district; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global e‑commerce projects

Advanced Shopify/headless

Collaborative culture

Competitive salary

Long-term growth

Job summary

Seamedia is seeking a Senior Shopify Developer to lead frontend work on Shopify themes, including Theme 2.0, and to build headless storefronts with Hydrogen in a multi-country setup. You will optimize performance, SEO, and user experience while integrating APIs and working with cross-functional teams.

The role focuses on scalable, responsive storefronts, with emphasis on modern frontend practices, Git-based workflows, and CI/CD. Location-based on-site work in Kozhikode is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of frontend development experience.
• At least 3+ years of hands-on Shopify development.
• Strong expertise in Liquid, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+).
• Solid experience with React.js and modern frontend development practices.
• Hands-on experience with Shopify Hydrogen (headless commerce architecture).
• Deep understanding of Shopify Theme 2.0 (JSON templates, metafields, sections).
• Experience with Shopify Markets for multi-country store setup.
• Good understanding of Shopify checkout extensibility.
• Experience building responsive, mobile-first e-commerce websites.
• Familiarity with Git and modern CI/CD workflows.
• Strong understanding of performance optimization and SEO best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, customize, and maintain Shopify themes with a focus on performance and UX.
• Work with Shopify Theme 2.0 (sections, app blocks, JSON templates).
• Build and maintain headless storefronts using Shopify Hydrogen (React).
• Customize and optimize modern Shopify themes including Horizon-based implementations.
• Implement multi-country and multi-currency stores using Shopify Markets.
• Handle Shopify checkout customization using extensibility features.
• Convert UI/UX designs (Figma/Adobe XD) into responsive storefronts.
• Optimize Core Web Vitals and SEO.
• Integrate third-party apps, APIs, and custom Shopify functionalities.
• Collaborate with backend teams, designers, and project managers for efficient delivery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve frontend and Shopify-related technical issues.

Skills

Shopify development

Liquid

JavaScript (ES6+)

React.js

HTML5

CSS3

Shopify Hydrogen

Shopify Theme 2.0

Shopify Markets

Checkout extensibility

Performance optimization

SEO

Git

CI/CD

Responsive design

Tools

GraphQL

Git

CI/CD

Oxygen (Hydrogen) deployment

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Shopify Developer to join our growing e-commerce team at Seamedia. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Shopify theme development, modern storefront technologies like Shopify Hydrogen, and hands‑on experience in building scalable multi‑country Shopify stores.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, customize, and maintain Shopify themes with a strong focus on performance and user experience
• Work extensively with Shopify Theme 2.0 (sections, app blocks, JSON templates)
• Build and maintain headless storefronts using Shopify Hydrogen (React.js)
• Customize and optimize modern Shopify themes including Horizon-based implementations
• Implement multi-country and multi-currency stores using Shopify Markets
• Handle Shopify checkout customization using extensibility features
• Convert UI/UX designs (Figma/Adobe XD) into responsive, high‑quality storefronts
• Optimize website performance, Core Web Vitals, and SEO
• Integrate third‑party apps, APIs, and custom Shopify functionalities
• Collaborate with backend teams, designers, and project managers for efficient delivery
• Troubleshoot and resolve frontend and Shopify‑related technical issues

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of frontend development experience
• At least 3+ years of hands‑on Shopify development experience
• Strong expertise in Liquid, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+)
• Solid experience with React.js and modern frontend development practices
• Hands‑on experience with Shopify Hydrogen (headless commerce architecture)
• Deep understanding of Shopify Theme 2.0 (JSON templates, metafields, sections)
• Experience with Shopify Markets for multi‑country store setup
• Good understanding of Shopify checkout extensibility
• Experience building responsive, mobile‑first e‑commerce websites
• Familiarity with Git and modern CI/CD workflows
• Strong understanding of performance optimization and SEO best practices

Good to Have

• Experience with Oxygen deployment for Hydrogen apps
• Knowledge of Shopify Storefront API (GraphQL)
• Experience in ERP integrations or custom Shopify app development
• Understanding of CRO (Conversion Rate Optimization)
• Experience working with international e‑commerce markets

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on global e‑commerce projects (UAE, Saudi Arabia, USA, etc.)
• Exposure to advanced Shopify, headless commerce, and API‑driven architectures
• A collaborative, performance‑driven work culture
• Competitive salary based on experience and expertise
• Long‑term career growth with a fast‑growing e‑commerce agency

Location

• Kinfra Techno Park, Kakkanchery, Kozhikkode