Senior Shopify Architect

Summary

Join DEPT® as a (Senior) Shopify Architect and be responsible for designing complex Shopify architectures, advising clients on technical decisions, leading implementation, and integrating new Shopify capabilities. You will work closely with developers, UX designers, and client service teams on projects, pitches, and platform strategy. This role requires 2+ years of Shopify development experience, 5+ years with modern frontend stacks, proficiency in German and English, and experience with complex commerce projects. The position offers hybrid or remote work within Europe, opportunities for professional development, and a strong developer community. DEPT® values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Requirements

• 2+ years of developing with Shopify and the broader Shopify ecosystem (Liquid, Storefront API, Admin API, etc.)
• 5+ years of working with modern frontend stacks (e.g. React, Vue) and familiarity with commerce architectures
• Working proficiency in German (C1) and English (C1)
• Readiness to travel on a (bi-)monthly basis
• Experience with complex commerce projects (taking ownership from discovery to delivery)
• A strategical thinker; you can zoom out to see the big picture, and zoom in to solve deep technical challenges
• Experience with client-facing situations and collaboration across disciplines

Responsibilities

• You design complex Shopify architectures – from data modelling and theme structures to API integrations and middleware layers
• You advise clients on technical decisions and translate business requirements into scalable, future-proof solutions
• You lead implementation and provide technical direction to interdisciplinary project teams
• You evaluate and integrate new Shopify capabilities (e.g. Shopify Functions, Hydrogen, Oxygen) and proactively drive innovation within the team
• You document best practices, help evolve our Shopify standards, and mentor other developers
• You support pre-sales activities, assess technical feasibility, and help identify the best solution for each client

Benefits

• Hybrid or remote work
• Exciting commerce projects with international brands and a strong focus on meaningful tech
• A strong developer community across DEPT® – including tech talks, spotlights, and shared libraries
• Personal development through our DEPT® Academy, coaching, and access to conferences and training
• An open culture with flat hierarchies, responsibility, and a genuine passion for what we build
• Plus: modern hardware, cool team events, benefits packages, and a workplace that values trust, diversity, and growth
• Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities