Shopify Architect
Shopify Architect (Part-Time, Remote) We are seeking a highly technical Shopify Architect to support and optimize our growing DTC ecommerce business. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced consumer product environments and has deep experience improving Shopify performance, auditing tech stacks, integrating apps, and supporting international expansion initiatives. This is a part-time remote role requiring strong communication skills, strategic thinking, and hands-on Shopify expertise.
Responsibilities
- Lead Shopify architecture and technical optimization initiatives
- Improve site speed, Core Web Vitals, and overall storefront performance
- Audit existing Shopify tech stack and recommend scalable solutions
- Evaluate, implement, and manage third-party Shopify app integrations
- Work with subscription, upsell, cross-sell, loyalty, reviews, and personalization apps
- Troubleshoot conflicts between apps, themes, and custom code
- Support international expansion including localization, multi-currency, multi-language, and regional storefront considerations
- Optimize site structure and workflows for scalability and conversion
- Collaborate with marketing, ecommerce, and creative teams on launches and promotions
- Ensure clean deployment practices, QA processes, and site stability
- Provide technical recommendations aligned with ecommerce growth goals
Requirements
- 5+ years of Shopify development/architecture experience
- Strong background working with DTC ecommerce or consumer product brands
- Deep understanding of Shopify ecosystem and app integrations
- Experience improving Shopify site speed and performance optimization
- Strong knowledge of Shopify themes, Liquid, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and APIs
- Experience with apps such as Rebuy, Recharge, Loop, Skio, Yotpo, Okendo, Nosto, etc.
- Experience auditing and optimizing ecommerce tech stacks
- Familiarity with international ecommerce expansion strategies
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and proactively
Nice to Have
- Shopify Plus experience
- Experience with CRO and A/B testing tools
- Familiarity with GA4, Lighthouse, GTMetrix, or performance monitoring tools
- Experience working with offshore developers and cross-functional teams
This is a remote, part-time opportunity with flexible hours for a highly technical ecommerce professional who can help scale and optimize a modern Shopify ecosystem.