Shopify Architect

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We are currently seeking a Shopify Architect to join our team in Dallas, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

Job Description:

Job Title: Shopify Architect

Experience

11+ Years of Total IT Experience (6+ Years in Shopify Ecosystem)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Shopify Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-scale eCommerce solutions on the Shopify platform. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Shopify Plus, Headless Commerce, Hydrogen, Liquid, and modern web technologies, along with a strong architectural mindset to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing digital commerce experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end architecture and solution design for complex Shopify and Shopify Plus implementations.

• Define scalable, secure, maintainable, and high-performance architecture for enterprise eCommerce platforms.

• Design and implement Headless Commerce solutions using Shopify Hydrogen, React, and Storefront APIs.

• Architect, develop, and oversee custom Shopify themes and applications using Liquid, React.js, Node.js, and modern frontend frameworks.

• Drive integration architecture between Shopify and enterprise systems such as ERP, CRM, OMS, PIM, Payment Gateways, Tax Engines, and Shipping Providers.

• Lead platform migration initiatives from Magento, WooCommerce, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, BigCommerce, or custom-built platforms to Shopify.

• Establish and enforce best practices for performance optimization, SEO, accessibility, security, scalability, and maintainability.

• Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical assessments to ensure solution quality.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, UX teams, and development teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to Shopify developers, frontend engineers, and technical teams.

• Participate in effort estimation, solution proposal creation, technical documentation, and pre-sales discussions.

• Work closely with DevOps teams to establish CI/CD pipelines, deployment strategies, monitoring, and infrastructure best practices.

• Stay current with Shopify platform enhancements, Hydrogen advancements, emerging eCommerce trends, and industry best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Experience

• 11+ years of overall IT experience.

• Minimum 6+ years of hands-on experience in Shopify and Shopify Plus development and architecture.

• Proven experience delivering large-scale enterprise eCommerce solutions.

Technical Expertise

Shopify Technologies

Shopify Plus

Shopify Liquid Templating Language

Shopify Hydrogen Framework

Shopify Storefront API

Shopify Admin API

Shopify Functions

Shopify CLI

Shopify App Development

Shopify Theme Development & Customization

Frontend Technologies

React.js

JavaScript (ES6+)

TypeScript

HTML5

CSS3 / SCSS

Tailwind CSS

Next.js (Preferred)

Backend Technologies

Node.js

REST APIs

GraphQL

Microservices Architecture

Headless Commerce

Hydrogen

Oxygen

Storefront API

Jamstack Architecture

CDN and Edge Delivery Concepts

Integration Experience

ERP Integration (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite)

CRM Integration (Salesforce, HubSpot)

OMS/PIM Platforms

Payment Gateways (Stripe, Adyen, PayPal, Authorize.net)

Shipping & Fulfillment Providers

DevOps & Cloud

CI/CD Pipelines

GitHub Actions / GitLab CI / Jenkins

Docker

AWS, Azure, or GCP

Monitoring and Logging Tools

Preferred Qualifications

Shopify Plus Certification(s).

Experience with Shopify Hydrogen/Oxygen implementations.

Experience leading distributed development teams.

Exposure to Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies.

Strong understanding of eCommerce business processes and customer journeys.

Experience in multi-store, multi-region, and multi-currency Shopify implementations.

Soft Skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Ability to drive technical discussions and architecture decisions.

Leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Strong documentation and presentation skills.

Key Competencies

Solution Architecture

Headless Commerce Architecture

Shopify Plus Implementation

Enterprise System Integration

Performance Optimization

Security & Compliance

Technical Leadership

Digital Commerce Strategy

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent related field.

Nice to Have

Experience with Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Magento, BigCommerce, or Adobe Commerce.

Knowledge of AI-driven personalization and recommendation engines.

Experience with Analytics platforms such as GA4, Adobe Analytics, and GTM.

Exposure to MACH Architecture principles (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, Headless).

About NTT DATA:

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this remote role is $80 /hr - $/87/hr . This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

This position is eligible for company benefits including participation in medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, and AD&D insurance, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com

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