Senior Shopify Architect

(Senior) Shopify Architect (m/f/div)

DEPT – Zurich, Berlin, Hamburg or remote within Europe (position includes travel)
German working proficiency needed (C1)

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.

Ready to architect the future of commerce? We'd love to hear from you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
  
  

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 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
  
  

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.
• Plus: modern hardware, cool team events, benefits packages, and a workplace that values trust, diversity, and growth.
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT has been a Certified B Corp since 2021 and named 'Agency of the Year' at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT you'll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
• Global annual DEPT Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities

WHO ARE WE? 

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That's why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating. 

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we're big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION 

At DEPT, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.