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Genpact

Shopify Architect/Lead Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

Experience is Genpact's capability for designing and improving the platforms, interactions and ... We are seeking an experienced Shopify Architect/Lead Developer with deep expertise in Shopify ...

Happy Camper

Graphic Designer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

The Graphic Designer will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of creative ... Experience with Shopify preferred * Experience with Canva or a comparable design platform preferred.

Happy Camper

Graphic Designer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

The Graphic Designer will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of creative ... Experience with Shopify preferred * Experience with Canva or a comparable design platform preferred.

Cozey

Retail Assistant Store Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$28 - $30/hr

Our thoughtfully designed, stylish furnishings adapt to evolving lifestyles, combining innovation ... Experience with Shopify or Shopify POS is a strong asset. * Fluency in English required; additional ...

Clarity Partners LLC

Solution Architect

Chicago, IL · On-site

$135K - $165K/yr

... Shopify, and others. You will be responsible for developing reusable, scalable and maintainable ... You will also collaborate closely with designers, developers, and client stakeholders to deliver ...

Clarity Partners LLC

Solution Architect

Chicago, IL

$135K - $165K/yr

... Shopify, and others. You will be responsible for developing reusable, scalable and maintainable ... You will also collaborate closely with designers, developers, and client stakeholders to deliver ...

Clarity Partners, LLC

Solution Architect

Chicago, IL · On-site

$135K - $165K/yr

... Shopify, and others. You will be responsible for developing reusable, scalable and maintainable ... You will also collaborate closely with designers, developers, and client stakeholders to deliver ...

Uniqcli

Sr Cloud Architect

Chicago, IL

... Shopify Plus migrations, and AI advancements across sectors like retail and healthcare. With ... designing cloud architecture to align with business goals and processes. * Ensuring all cloud ...

Uniqcli

Sr Cloud Architect

Chicago, IL · On-site

$90K - $130K/yr

... Shopify Plus migrations, and AI advancements across sectors like retail and healthcare. With ... designing cloud architecture to align with business goals and processes. * Ensuring all cloud ...

One Design Company

Senior Front-end Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$85K - $115K/yr

... designers and other developers * Curious, self-motivated, and committed to continuous learning and improvement Nice to Have * Experience working with Craft CMS, Shopify, Wordpress, or Astro

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As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for shopify designer in Chicago, IL is $36.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.54 and $39.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Shopify Designer do?

A Shopify Designer is responsible for creating and customizing the visual layout, user experience, and branding of Shopify stores. They use design tools, HTML/CSS, and Liquid (Shopify's templating language) to modify themes, ensuring a seamless and visually appealing shopping experience. They collaborate with clients or teams to design storefronts that align with brand identity and optimize conversions. Additionally, they may enhance site functionality by integrating apps and custom features. Their goal is to create high-quality, engaging online stores that drive sales and provide a great user experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Shopify Designer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Shopify Designer, you need strong skills in web design, UI/UX principles, and a solid understanding of Shopify’s platform and Liquid templating language. Familiarity with design tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Shopify’s backend and theme customization interfaces is crucial, while certifications in web design or Shopify platform use can be advantageous. Strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail help designers effectively interpret client needs and collaborate with other team members. These skills are vital for creating visually appealing, user-friendly e-commerce stores that meet business goals and drive sales.

What are some typical challenges Shopify Designers face and how can they overcome them?

Shopify Designers often encounter challenges like ensuring seamless mobile responsiveness, balancing aesthetic design with site performance, and integrating custom features within Shopify's theme limitations. Overcoming these challenges typically involves staying updated with the latest platform updates, collaborating closely with developers, and conducting thorough testing across devices and browsers. Being proactive in communication with clients helps clarify expectations and reduce the risk of rework. Embracing continuous learning and problem-solving is key to delivering high-quality, conversion-focused Shopify stores.
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Shopify Architect/Lead Developer

Shopify Architect/Lead Developer

Genpact

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

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6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Genpact (NYSE: G) is an agentic and advanced technology solutions company. We leverage process intelligence and artificial intelligence to deliver measurable outcomes. With a strong partner ecosystem and decades of client trust, we provide innovative solutions that transform how businesses run. Powered by a team with an active learning mindset and client centricity at its core, we deliver lasting value for the world's leading enterprises.
 
This posting is for a position within the Experience unit at Genpact.  Experience is Genpact’s capability for designing and improving the platforms, interactions and journeys employees and customers use every day. With deep expertise across leading platforms like Adobe, Microsoft, Sitecore, and Optimizely, we unite strategy, human-centered design, engineering and AI inside core enterprise systems so experiences don’t just look better, they perform better, drive adoption and turn advanced technology into measurable business outcomes at scale.
 
 
Our Commitment to You
No matter who you are, where you come from, who you love, what you believe, or what you get excited about, we bring people together to make phenomenal work. That's what makes us Genpact!
 
We are seeking an experienced Shopify Architect/Lead Developer with deep expertise in Shopify Hydrogen to lead the development of modern, high-performance, headless commerce experiences. This role blends hands-on development with technical leadership, architecture decisions, and cross-functional collaboration.
You will own the Shopify frontend architecture, guide best practices, mentor developers, and partner closely with product, design, and backend teams to deliver scalable, conversion-focused storefronts. You will work directly with client stakeholders.
This role will be working very closely with our offshore team in India. We are focusing on candidates that reside in EST and possibly CST time zones. If you are not in these time zones, you will be required to work EST hours.
 
What You’ll Do and The Impact You’ll Make:

  • Technical Leadership 
    • Lead the architecture and implementation of Shopify Hydrogen storefronts
    • Define frontend standards, patterns, and best practices for headless Shopify
    • Make architectural decisions around performance, scalability, and maintainability
    • Review code and mentor developers through PRs, pairing, and technical guidance
    • Lead sprint planning and execution: scope work, estimate effort, and ensure on-time delivery
  • Development 
    • Build and maintain Hydrogen storefronts using React, TypeScript, and Vite
    • Implement Shopify Storefront API and Admin API integrations
    • Implement Shopify Storefront API integrations in Hydrogen and partner with backend/middleware services that integrate with the Shopify Admin API and webhooks
    • Design, build, and deploy custom Shopify Functions (discounts, cart/checkout validations, delivery customization), including local testing and rollout strategies
    • Develop custom components, routes, and server-side logic
    • Optimize storefront performance (LCP, CLS, TTFB, caching, streaming SSR)
    • Integrate third-party services (CMS, search, analytics, personalization, payments)
  • Collaboration 
    • Partner with UX/UI designers to translate designs into performant UI
    • Work with backend, marketing, and product teams on roadmap planning
    • Provide technical input during discovery and estimation phases
    • Support releases, QA, and production troubleshooting
 
What We'd Love to See
  • Shopify & Headless Experience 
    • 5+ years of professional frontend or full-stack development experience
    • 2+ years of Shopify development experience
    • Hands-on experience with Shopify Hydrogen in production
    • Strong understanding of headless commerce architectures
    • Experience with Shopify Storefront API, metafields, and custom data models, plus secure Admin API + webhook integrations via backend/middleware services
 
  • Frontend & Platform Skills 
      • Expert knowledge of React and TypeScript
      • Strong experience with SSR, streaming, and modern web performance
      • Familiarity with Oxygen runtime and edge deployment concepts
      • Solid understanding of GraphQL
      • Experience with modern tooling (Vite, ESLint, Prettier, CI/CD)
 
  • Leadership & Communication 
        • Experience leading or mentoring other developers
        • Ability to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
        • Strong ownership mindset and attention to detail
 
Cool extras we’d like to see
      • Experience migrating Liquid themes to Hydrogen
      • Knowledge of Shopify Plus features and workflows
      • Experience with CMS integrations (Sanity, Contentful, Builder.io, etc.)
      • Familiarity with analytics and experimentation tools
      • Prior eCommerce performance optimization at scale
    What Success Looks Like
    • A fast, stable, and maintainable Hydrogen storefront in production
    • Clear architectural direction and coding standards adopted by the team
    • Improved performance metrics and conversion rates
    • Developers supported and upskilled through strong technical leadership
     
    Why Genpact? 
    • Flexible PTO – If you need a day off or an extended vacation, take the time!
    • Hybrid work environment: Casual and open office or Remote…You choose!
    • Great insurance coverage (Multiple Options) and flexible spending accounts
    • 401K with Company Matching
    • Monthly Work from Home Stipend
    • Continuous Training, Certifications, and Learning Opportunities
    The approximate annual base compensation range for this position is $100,000 to $165,000. The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package plus benefits, will be determined by several factors which include but are not limited to the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities; geographic location; and internal equity.
     
     
    EEO Statement  
    Genpact, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation

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    Genpact is a global Professional Services firm delivering the outcomes that transform our Clients' Businesses and shape their future. We're guided by our real world experience Redesigning and Running thousands of processes for hundreds of Global Companies. Our Clients including many in the Global Fortune 500 partner with us for our unique ability to combine deep industry and functional expertise, Leading talent, and Proven Methodologies to drive Collaborative Innovation that turns insights into action and delivers outcomes at scale. We create lasting competitive advantages for our Clients and their Customers, running digitally enabled operations and applying our Data Tech AI services to design, Build, and Transform their businesses. And we do it all with purpose. From New York to New Delhi and more than 30 countries in between, our 115,000+ team is passionate in its relentless pursuit of a world that works better for people.

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    New York, NY, US

    Year founded

    1997

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