Web Developer

Genpact (NYSE: G) is an agentic and advanced technology solutions company. We leverage process intelligence and artificial intelligence to deliver measurable outcomes. With a strong partner ecosystem and decades of client trust, we provide innovative solutions that transform how businesses run. Powered by a team with an active learning mindset and client centricity at its core, we deliver lasting value for the world’s leading enterprises.

This posting is for a position within the Experience unit at Genpact. Experience is Genpact’s capability for designing and improving the platforms, interactions and journeys employees and customers use every day. With deep expertise across leading platforms like Adobe, Microsoft, Sitecore, and Optimizely, we unite strategy, human-centered design, engineering and AI inside core enterprise systems so experiences don’t just look better, they perform better, drive adoption and turn advanced technology into measurable business outcomes at scale.

Our Commitment to You
No matter who you are, where you come from, who you love, what you believe, or what you get excited about, we bring people together to make phenomenal work. That’s what makes us Genpact!

We are seeking an experienced Shopify Architect/Lead Developer with deep expertise in Shopify Hydrogen to lead the development of modern, high-performance, headless commerce experiences. This role blends hands-on development with technical leadership, architecture decisions, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will own the Shopify frontend architecture, guide best practices, mentor developers, and partner closely with product, design, and backend teams to deliver scalable, conversion-focused storefronts. You will work directly with client stakeholders.

This role will be working very closely with our offshore team in India. We are focusing on candidates that reside in EST and possibly CST time zones. If you are not in these time zones, you will be required to work EST hours.

What You’ll Do and The Impact You’ll Make

Technical Leadership

Lead the architecture and implementation of Shopify Hydrogen storefronts

Define frontend standards, patterns, and best practices for headless Shopify

Make architectural decisions around performance, scalability, and maintainability

Review code and mentor developers through PRs, pairing, and technical guidance

Lead sprint planning and execution: scope work, estimate effort, and ensure on-time delivery

Development

Build and maintain Hydrogen storefronts using React, TypeScript, and Vite

Implement Shopify Storefront API and Admin API integrations

Implement Shopify Storefront API integrations in Hydrogen and partner with backend/middleware services that integrate with the Shopify Admin API and webhooks

Design, build, and deploy custom Shopify Functions (discounts, cart/checkout validations, delivery customization), including local testing and rollout strategies

Develop custom components, routes, and server-side logic

Optimize storefront performance (LCP, CLS, TTFB, caching, streaming SSR)

Integrate third-party services (CMS, search, analytics, personalization, payments)

Collaboration

Partner with UX/UI designers to translate designs into performant UI

Work with backend, marketing, and product teams on roadmap planning

Provide technical input during discovery and estimation phases

Support releases, QA, and production troubleshooting

What We’d Love to See

Shopify & Headless Experience

5+ years of professional frontend or full-stack development experience

2+ years of Shopify development experience

Hands-on experience with Shopify Hydrogen in production

Strong understanding of headless commerce architectures

Experience with Shopify Storefront API, metafields, and custom data models, plus secure Admin API + webhook integrations via backend/middleware services

Frontend & Platform Skills

Expert knowledge of React and TypeScript

Strong experience with SSR, streaming, and modern web performance

Familiarity with Oxygen runtime and edge deployment concepts

Solid understanding of GraphQL

Experience with modern tooling (Vite, ESLint, Prettier, CI/CD)

Leadership & Communication

Experience leading or mentoring other developers

Ability to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Strong ownership mindset and attention to detail

Cool extras we’d like to see

Experience migrating Liquid themes to Hydrogen

Knowledge of Shopify Plus features and workflows

Experience with CMS integrations (Sanity, Contentful, Builder.io, etc.)

Familiarity with analytics and experimentation tools

Prior eCommerce performance optimization at scale

What Success Looks Like

A fast, stable, and maintainable Hydrogen storefront in production

Clear architectural direction and coding standards adopted by the team

Improved performance metrics and conversion rates

Developers supported and upskilled through strong technical leadership

Why Genpact?

Flexible PTO – If you need a day off or an extended vacation, take the time!

Hybrid work environment: Casual and open office or Remote…You choose!

Great insurance coverage (Multiple Options) and flexible spending accounts

401K with Company Matching

Monthly Work from Home Stipend

Continuous Training, Certifications, and Learning Opportunities

The approximate annual base compensation range for this position is $100,000 to $165,000. The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package plus benefits, will be determined by several factors which include but are not limited to the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities; geographic location; and internal equity.

Genpact, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

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