Shopify Hydrogen Developer

Shopify Hydrogen Developer

Project Overview I'm looking for an experienced Shopify Hydrogen Developer to work on my e-commerce project. You'll be responsible for building a custom headless storefront using Hydrogen that delivers an exceptional user experience.

Location:Remote Employment Type:Full-time/Contract Experience Level: Mid to Senior Level (3+ years)

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom Shopify storefront using Hydrogen and Remix
• Build responsive and accessible e-commerce experiences
• Integrate Shopify Storefront API and Admin API into the application
• Implement complex product catalogs, checkout flows, and customer account features
• Collaborate with designers to translate mockups into functional interfaces
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Implement SEO best practices for headless commerce sites
• Deploy and manage application on Shopify Oxygen
• Integrate third-party services and APIs (payment gateways, etc.)
• Debug and troubleshoot technical issues
• Stay current with Shopify platform updates and headless commerce trends

Required Technical Skills

Shopify Expertise

• Strong experience with Shopify Hydrogen framework (v2 preferred)
• Deep understanding of Shopify Storefront API (GraphQL)
• Knowledge of Shopify Admin API and REST endpoints
• Experience with Shopify CLI and development workflows
• Understanding of Shopify's checkout and cart APIs
• Familiarity with Shopify app development and webhooks

Frontend Development

• Expert-level proficiency in React (functional components, hooks, context)
• Strong experience with Remix (Hydrogen v2 is built on Remix)
• Advanced JavaScript/TypeScript knowledge
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design
• Experience with CSS frameworks (Tailwind CSS preferred)
• Understanding of component-based architecture
• Knowledge of state management solutions (React Context, Zustand, etc.)

API & Data Management

• Strong GraphQL query writing and optimization skills
• Experience with REST APIs and async data fetching
• Understanding of caching strategies (edge caching, browser caching)
• Knowledge of data normalization and state management
• Experience with API rate limiting and error handling

Development Tools & Practices

• Proficiency with Git version control
• Experience with modern build tools (Vite, Webpack)
• Knowledge of testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Playwright)
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with package managers (npm, yarn, pnpm)

Deployment & Hosting

• Experience deploying to Shopify Oxygen
• Knowledge of edge computing and serverless architectures
• Understanding of DNS, SSL, and domain management

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Shopify Plus features and APIs
• Knowledge of Shopify Liquid templating (for hybrid approaches)
• Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1)
• Familiarity with payment gateway integrations (Stripe, PayPal)
• Experience with customer authentication systems (OAuth, Multipass)
• Knowledge of SEO technical implementation
• Experience with design systems and component libraries

Technical Environment

You'll be working with: -Frontend: Hydrogen 2.0, Remix, React 18+, TypeScript -Styling:Tailwind CSS, CSS Modules

• APIs: Shopify Storefront API, Admin API, custom GraphQL
• Deployment: Shopify Oxygen, GitHub Actions
• Tools: Shopify CLI, VS Code, Git, Postman

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities
• Excellent communication skills for technical discussions
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks
• Attention to detail and commitment to code quality
• Collaborative mindset and team player attitude
• Proactive approach to learning new technologies
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Customer-focused approach to development

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of professional web development experience
• 1+ years of experience with Shopify Hydrogen or headless commerce
• Portfolio of Shopify Hydrogen projects or live storefronts
• Demonstrable experience with React and modern JavaScript

How to Apply

Please submit the following:

1. Your resume/CV
2. Portfolio or GitHub profile showcasing Hydrogen/React projects
3. Links to live Shopify Hydrogen storefronts you've built (if available)
4. Brief introduction explaining your experience with headless commerce and Shopify Hydrogen
5. Any relevant certifications or technical blog posts (optional)

Note: This is only bid amount we will discuss the project cost and everything

Budget: GBP 500 (Fixed Price)

Proposals: 13 freelancers have applied