Shopify Solution Architect

We are seeking an experienced Shopify Solution Architect to lead the technical design, system integration, and delivery governance of high-scale commerce solutions.

In this role, you will serve as the principal technical advisor for our enterprise clients, guiding them from discovery and architectural blueprints through platform launch and continuous optimization. You will bridge business objectives with technical execution, designing resilient architectures across Shopify Plus, headless frontends, and core enterprise systems (ERP, PIM, OMS, CRM).

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure, and resilient e-commerce architectures leveraging Shopify Plus, middleware layers, and enterprise back-office platforms
• Define end-to-end integration patterns using REST/GraphQL APIs, webhooks, and asynchronous/event-driven message pipelines (e.g., message brokers, event hubs, iPaaS)
• Author comprehensive architecture blueprints, technical specifications, sequence diagrams, and data flow models
• Guide technical decisions using the modern Shopify ecosystem: Shopify Functions, Checkout UI Extensions, Shopify B2B, and Shopify Markets
• Establish architectural standards for headless storefronts built on Hydrogen and Remix, focusing on edge rendering (Shopify Oxygen), caching strategies, and Core Web Vitals
• Lead proof-of-concept (POC) builds and technical spikes to de-risk complex integrations and validate platform boundaries
• Lead technical discovery workshops with client C-level executives, enterprise architects, and engineering teams
• Assess non-functional requirements (NFRs) - including security, concurrency, compliance, internationalization, and platform rate limits
• Evaluate total cost of ownership (TCO) and architectural trade-offs between native Shopify capabilities, custom apps, and third-party SaaS tools
• Partner with engineering leads to ensure implementation fidelity against architectural blueprints, performance standards, and security guidelines
• Mentor technical leads and senior developers in Shopify best practices, API governance, and modern web application patterns
• Conduct architectural reviews and performance audits prior to major deployments

Requirements

• 6+ years in technical architecture or lead engineering roles within enterprise e-commerce, with at least 3+ years architecting solutions on Shopify Plus
• Demonstrated experience integrating Shopify with core enterprise platforms (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Akeneo, Salsify, Salesforce)
• Mastery of the Shopify GraphQL Admin & Storefront APIs, API rate-limiting strategies, data migration patterns, and reliable webhook ingestion pipelines
• Strong technical grounding in Hydrogen, Remix, React, Node.js, and TypeScript, with deep expertise in SSR, edge caching, and web performance optimization
• Deep familiarity with modern extension frameworks (Shopify Functions, App Extensions, Custom Apps) and modern checkout customization
• Exceptional ability to translate complex architectural trade-offs to business stakeholders and collaborate effectively with distributed engineering teams
• English proficiency at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher

Nice to have

• Official Shopify certifications (e.g., Shopify App Developer Certification)
• Experience with complex B2B commerce workflows, high-volume catalog sync engines, or multi-store/multi-currency setups
• Practical background architecting event-driven microservices, distributed queues, or serverless middleware patterns

We offer

• We gather like-minded people:
• Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernization
• Supportive team and agile, startup-like culture
• Hybrid by design mode and opportunity to work remotely within Poland
• Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually
• Business-driven relocation opportunities
• We provide growth opportunities:
• Career development programs
• Thought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programs
• Certification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS)
• English classes
• We cover it all:
• Stable pay
• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount
• Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)
• Referral bonuses up to $2,000
• Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and more
• Corporate, social and well-being events
• Please, note:
• Benefits listed above are available to employees only
• We are open for working with Contractors. Terms of B2B cooperation agreements are agreed individually
• We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively

EPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.