Shopify Architect

Req ID: 377282 

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

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

Shopify Architect

We are seeking a highly experienced Shopify Architect to lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise‑grade eCommerce solutions on the Shopify platform. This role requires deep expertise across Shopify Plus, Headless Commerce, Hydrogen, Liquid, and modern web technologies, combined with strong architectural leadership to build scalable, secure, and high‑performing digital commerce ecosystems.

Experience

• 11+ years of total IT experience
• 6+ years of hands‑on experience within the Shopify ecosystem
• Proven track record delivering large‑scale enterprise eCommerce solutions

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end architecture and solution design for complex Shopify and Shopify Plus implementations.
• Define scalable, secure, maintainable, and high‑performance architectures for enterprise commerce platforms.
• Design and implement Headless Commerce solutions using Shopify Hydrogen, React, and Storefront APIs.
• Architect and oversee development of custom Shopify themes and applications using Liquid, React.js, Node.js, and modern frontend frameworks.
• Drive integration architecture between Shopify and enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, OMS, PIM, payment gateways, tax engines, shipping providers).
• Lead platform migration initiatives from Magento, WooCommerce, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, BigCommerce, and custom platforms to Shopify.
• Establish and enforce best practices for performance, 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 engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to Shopify developers and frontend engineers.
• Support effort estimation, solution proposals, technical documentation, and pre‑sales activities.
• Partner with DevOps teams to define CI/CD pipelines, deployment strategies, monitoring, and infrastructure best practices.
• Stay current with Shopify platform enhancements, Hydrogen/Oxygen advancements, and emerging eCommerce trends.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Shopify Expertise

• Shopify Plus
• Liquid templating
• Shopify Hydrogen
• Storefront API & Admin API
• Shopify Functions
• Shopify CLI
• App development
• Theme development & customization

Frontend Technologies

• React.js
• JavaScript (ES6+)
• TypeScript
• HTML5, CSS3/SCSS
• Tailwind CSS
• Next.js (preferred)

Backend & Architecture

• Node.js
• REST & GraphQL APIs
• Microservices architecture

Headless Commerce

• Hydrogen & Oxygen
• Storefront API
• JAMstack architecture
• CDN and edge delivery concepts

Integration Experience

• ERP (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite)
• CRM (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 & logging tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Shopify Plus certifications
• Experience with Hydrogen/Oxygen implementations
• Experience leading distributed development teams
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies
• Strong understanding of eCommerce business processes and customer journeys
• Experience with multi‑store, multi‑region, and multi‑currency Shopify implementations

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to lead technical discussions and architecture decisions
• Effective 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 a 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 (GA4, Adobe Analytics, GTM)
• Exposure to MACH architecture principles (Microservices, API‑first, Cloud‑native, Headless)

Pay Transparency

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $95,918-$177,625. 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 medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life