Full Stack Developer (Shopify/Hydrogen)

Lago; United States; Remote; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Lago is seeking a pragmatic Full Stack Developer to bridge Shopify Hydrogen storefronts with a Django backend in a headless e-commerce stack. This remote role targets LATAM-based candidates and aligns with East Coast Time business hours.

You will build custom storefronts, implement React frontends, and extend GraphQL/API integrations while shaping deployments to edge platforms. Strong English, autonomy, and CI/CD experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong frontend proficiency in HTML, CSS, and modern React.
• Hands-on experience with Shopify Hydrogen (React Router), Storefront API, and headless commerce architecture.
• Solid Python skills with Django and navigating monolithic codebases and API integrations.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deploying to serverless/edge platforms.
• Experience with Shopify GraphQL APIs (Admin & Storefront); ability to write, debug, and optimize complex queries.
• Excellent English communication; able to explain technical constraints to non-technical stakeholders.
• Full-time availability (40 hours/week)

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain fully custom Shopify Hydrogen storefronts using React Router, implementing complex commerce features and headless integrations.
• Extend and maintain Python/Django code powering GraphQL API integrations between Shopify and internal PIM/ERP/CRM monolith.
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines and deploy to Oxygen or similar edge platforms; own the deployment toolchain.
• Translate ambiguous business requests into technical approaches and elevate when architectural discussions are needed.

Skills

Strong English

Autonomy

Problem-solving

Tools

Shopify Hydrogen

GraphQL

Django

Storyblok

Algolia

PostgreSQL

CI/CD

Job description

Full Stack Developer (Shopify/Hydrogen)
Location: Remote (LATAM)
Schedule: East Coast Time Zone (9-5 Full-Time)
Salary Range: $15–$25 per hour (based on experience)

We are a US-based e-commerce retailer operating multiple storefronts. We run lean: operational efficiency matters more than scale. Our architecture is custom headless: Shopify Hydrogen (React Router) for storefronts, Algolia for search, Storyblok for CMS, and a mature Django monolith handling ERP/PIM/CRM functions.

We’re not a “standard” Shopify setup. Management often expects “Shopify just does this”—but with our headless architecture, many things that “just work” in normal Shopify (feed syndication, native search, content management) require custom middleware, API integrations, or creative workarounds.

We’re seeking a pragmatic Full Stack Developer to navigate this gap: someone who can either build the solution or knows when to elevate for architectural discussion.

Key Responsibilities

Hydrogen & Frontend Development

• Build and maintain fully custom Shopify Hydrogen storefronts using React Router, implementing complex commerce features and headless integrations
• Implement responsive UIs using HTML, CSS, and modern React; own frontend performance across all storefronts
• Manage migrations from legacy frontends (one Shopify Liquid, two Django-based) to Hydrogen with data integrity and minimal business disruption
• Debug and optimize the full data flow from React components through GraphQL to backend systems

Backend Integration & API Work

• Extend and maintain Python/Django code powering GraphQL API integrations between Shopify and our internal PIM/ERP/CRM monolith
• Build custom middleware and integrations when “standard” Shopify features don’t work with our headless stack (e.g., custom feed generators for syndication, Algolia reindexing logic)
• Modify data exchange layers and API endpoints as business requirements evolve
• Navigate and enhance monolithic Django codebase without breaking existing functionality

Infrastructure & Deployment

• Manage software‑defined infrastructure for Hydrogen deployments—build CI/CD pipelines, configure environments, and automate releases to Oxygen or similar edge platforms
• Own the deployment toolchain from local development through production
• Troubleshoot deployment and infrastructure issues across the stack

Translation & Problem‑Solving

• Translate ambiguous business requests (“we need Pinterest syndication,” “can we change how search works?”) into technical approaches—assessing whether this is a quick tweak, custom integration, or architectural discussion
• Identify when requirements touch core architecture, involve significant data migration, or have business implications that need CTO input; elevate strategically rather than habitually
• Communicate technical constraints to non‑technical stakeholders without being dismissive or overly technical

Requirements

Non‑Negotiable Technical Requirements

• Strong frontend proficiency in HTML, CSS, and modern React
• Hands‑on experience with Shopify Hydrogen (React Router‑based), Storefront API, and headless commerce architecture
• Solid Python skills with Django experience; comfortable navigating monolithic codebases and API integrations
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deploying to serverless/edge platforms
• Experience with Shopify’s GraphQL APIs (Admin and Storefront); ability to write, debug, and optimize complex queries
• Demonstrated ability to self‑direct on clear technical tasks while recognizing when to elevate ambiguous requirements or architectural trade‑offs
• Strong English communication skills; capable of explaining technical constraints to non‑technical team members
• Full‑time availability (40 hours/week)

Nice‑to‑Haves

• Experience working in “Shopify‑but‑not‑really‑Shopify” environments where standard features required custom implementations
• Experience migrating Liquid storefronts to Hydrogen
• Experience managing large‑scale product catalogs (100K+ SKUs) and SEO‑sensitive migrations
• Familiarity with feed syndication, search integration (Algolia), or headless CMS (Storyblok) workflows
• React Router experience outside Hydrogen contexts

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Pragmatic problem‑solver: You figure out how to make things work within real constraints. You don’t default to “that won’t work” or immediately elevate every obstacle—but you also don’t spin wheels for days when a conversation would help.
• Full‑stack fluency: You trace issues across the entire stack—from React components through GraphQL queries to Django backend logic—and implement end‑to‑end solutions.
• Judgment on autonomy: You know the difference between “I can handle this” and “I should discuss this first.” You elevate strategically, not out of insecurity or habit.
• Adaptable to ambiguity: You receive “we need X” without a spec, ask the right clarifying questions, and either implement or flag complexity appropriately.
• Ecosystem navigator: You understand that “Shopify” in a Hydrogen + Algolia + Storyblok context is very different from “Shopify” in a Liquid theme context, and you can bridge that gap for stakeholders.
• Mentee‑ready: You can work independently but recognize this is the second engineering role at the company; you’re comfortable being the “reverse half” of a mentor relationship with the CTO.

Tech Stack

• Shopify Hydrogen (React Router)
• React / HTML / CSS
• Python / Django
• PostgreSQL
• GraphQL (Shopify Admin & Storefront APIs)
• Algolia (Search)
• Storyblok (CMS)
• CI/CD & Deployment (Oxygen / edge platforms)
• Custom API integrations

Benefits

• Remote Work: Work from anywhere—our team is global, and we value work‑life balance.

• Growth Opportunities: As a key player i you’ll have the chance to shape your role and grow with us.

• Innovative Culture: Join a team that is passionate about leveraging data to solve challenges and drive success in a rapidly evolving market.

As part of our recruitment process, all candidates are kindly asked to read, understand, and agree to Lago’s Confidentiality and Non‑Circumvention Agreement. This ensures a respectful and professional experience for everyone involved.