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Engineering Copenhagen · Remote Full-time

Senior Shopify / Hydrogen Developer

Build and ship complex Shopify Plus and Hydrogen storefronts for ambitious European and US brands. You will work end-to-end — from architecture to launch — on projects that push the platform to its limits.

About the role

You will be a core part of our engineering team, owning the technical delivery of Shopify Plus and Hydrogen projects from kickoff to launch. Our clients are typically mid-market to enterprise brands in fashion, lifestyle, and food & beverage — they have complex requirements and high standards. You will work directly with clients, set technical direction, and mentor junior developers on the projects you lead. No hand-offs, no ticket factories — just senior ownership of real work.

What we're looking for

  • 4+ years of Shopify / Liquid / Hydrogen experience in a professional setting
  • Strong TypeScript and React fundamentals
  • Deep knowledge of Shopify APIs, metafields, and Custom Storefronts
  • Experience designing and implementing headless commerce architecture
  • Comfort working directly with clients — you can explain technical decisions clearly
  • Proven ability to deliver projects on time without constant oversight

Nice to have

  • +Experience with Shopify Functions and Checkout Extensibility
  • +Familiarity with Sanity, Contentful, or Storyblok CMS
  • +GraphQL API design experience
  • +Knowledge of Vercel deployment and edge rendering patterns

What we offer

  • Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
  • Flexible remote-first working — Copenhagen office available
  • Work on high-quality, complex projects for serious brands
  • Senior-weighted team with no micromanagement
  • Clear path to technical lead and principal roles
  • Annual learning & conference budget
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