Lead Headless Shopify Architect | Hydrogen & React

Publicis Groupe; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive workplace

Learning opportunities

Health benefits

Flexible vacation

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

401(k) match

Generous leave and holidays

Wellness program

Work Your World program

Job summary

Publicis Sapient is seeking a Shopify Headless Tech Lead to architect and deliver headless Shopify Plus solutions. You will own frontend and backend integrations, collaborate with product, UX, and delivery teams, and code 70% of the time. The role emphasizes leadership, architecture, and hands-on development in a hybrid setup.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in modern ecommerce, strong React/TypeScript skills, and deep Shopify Hydrogen expertise. Travel to client sites may be required quarterly.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in modern ecommerce or digital product development.
• Experience migrating to headless Shopify.
• Experience with Remix, Next.js, or modern React frameworks.
• Ability to evaluate emerging web and commerce technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of headless Shopify Plus commerce solutions from discovery to launch.
• Define headless commerce architectures with cross-functional teams.
• Design and implement storefronts using Shopify Hydrogen, React, and TypeScript.
• Own GraphQL integrations with Shopify Storefront and Admin APIs.
• Provide leadership during requirements gathering and document designs.
• Produce and review architecture and design documentation.

Skills

Shopify headless

React TypeScript

GraphQL

Frontend architecture

Backend integrations

Headless Shopify

Tools

Shopify Hydrogen

Remix

Next.js

React

Job description

Publicis Sapient is seeking a Shopify Headless Tech Lead to architect and deliver headless Shopify Plus solutions. You will own frontend and backend integrations, collaborate with product, UX, and delivery teams, and code 70% of the time. The role emphasizes leadership, architecture, and hands-on development in a hybrid setup.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in modern ecommerce, strong React/TypeScript skills, and deep Shopify Hydrogen expertise. Travel to client sites may be required quarterly.