Shopify Plus Architect — Lead Headless Commerce (Hybrid)

Publicis Sapient; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity & collaboration

Learning & growth

Health benefits

Flexible vacation

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

401(k) match

Paid leave & holidays

Wellness program

Work Your World

Job summary

Publicis Sapient is seeking a Shopify + Headless Architect/Tech Lead to drive advanced commerce initiatives. You will design and implement headless storefronts, mentor teams, and contribute hands-on coding across React/TypeScript and Hydrogen-driven projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration with product, UX, and solution architecture, with travel to client offices as needed and hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in modern ecommerce or digital product development.
• Experience migrating legacy commerce to headless Shopify.
• Familiar with Remix, Next.js, or modern React frameworks.
• Comfortable evaluating emerging web technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead Shopify Plus headless implementations with internal and client teams.
• Provide technical solutions and mentoring for development teams.
• Spend significant time coding (about 70%), including reviews.
• Collaborate with product, UX, and solution architecture teams.

Skills

Shopify

Headless Shopify

Hydrogen

React/TypeScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Tools

GraphQL APIs

Node.js

Remix/Next.js

Job description

Publicis Sapient is seeking a Shopify + Headless Architect/Tech Lead to drive advanced commerce initiatives. You will design and implement headless storefronts, mentor teams, and contribute hands-on coding across React/TypeScript and Hydrogen-driven projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration with product, UX, and solution architecture, with travel to client offices as needed and hybrid work arrangements.