Senior Shopify Architect Jobs

BASIC/DEPT®

Location:
Germany; Switzerland, Berlin ▼
Hamburg
Zürich

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

Are you passionate about modern commerce solutions, know Shopify inside and out, and want to combine platform strategy, technical depth, and client-facing work? Then the role of (Senior) Shopify Architect (m/f/div) at DEPT® might be the perfect fit. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the architecture and implementation of advanced Shopify setups – headless or classic, local or global. You’ll bring your knowledge to projects, pitches, and our platform strategy, working closely with developers, UX designers, strategists, and client service teams.

Job Responsibility:

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

Requirements:

2+ years of developing with Shopify and the broader Shopify ecosystem (Liquid, Storefront API, Admin API, etc.)
5+ years of working with modern 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

What we offer:

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
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

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Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Work Type:

Remote work

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