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Job Title: Full Stack Developer (Shopify/Hydrogen) Location: Remote Schedule: 9am - 5pm Eastern Standard Time Salary Range: Negotiable based on experience Our Partner is a US-based e-commerce retailer operating multiple storefronts. They run lean: operational efficiency matters more than scale. Their architecture is custom headless: Shopify Hydrogen (React Router) for storefronts, Algolia for search, Storyblock for CMS, and a mature Django monolith handling ERP/PIM/CRM functions. They're not a "standard" Shopify setup - they 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 escalate 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; escalate strategically rather than habitually Communicate technical constraints to non-technical stakeholders without being dismissive or overly technical Requirements Must-Haves (Non-Negotiable) 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 escalate 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