Technical Architect (Commerce) - Remote

Overview

Lazer is a world-class digital product studio composed of 80+ senior engineers and designers with backgrounds from companies like Apple, Google, Coinbase, and more. With our product experience, we have designed, engineered, and grown products from $0 to $200M in revenue.

Clients seek out our help because we have the talent to deeply understand their needs and provide industry, technical, or product insights that are uniquely valuable to their efforts. Our clients range from early-stage startups and venture studios to recognizable commerce brands and exciting enterprises. Some of our notable clients include Google, Shopify, Coinbase, Alchemy, Hinge, OVO, DIMO, and more.

We are a remote-first organization headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, with employees worldwide. We believe in providing the best experience possible for all Lazerites by fostering a strong community through regular events, company vacations, competitive compensation, unlimited PTO, and more!

Join Lazer and help us solve problems and build the next generation of products!

In Short

• Lead technical discovery with clients to gather requirements and define technical solutions
• Design complex architecture solutions for Shopify storefronts, apps, and custom integrations
• Architect and oversee migration projects between platforms or within Shopify ecosystems
• Design integration solutions between Shopify and enterprise systems (ERP, OMS, CMS)
• Develop technical specifications, solution blueprints, and implementation plans
• Provide hands-on development support for critical or complex components (30% coding)
• Guide and mentor development teams throughout project implementation
• Create accurate scopes, timelines, and resource requirements for Shopify projects
• Stay current with Shopify platform updates and evolving e-commerce technologies
• Present technical solutions and progress to clients in clear, non-technical terms

Requirements

• 5+ years experience with Shopify platform architecture, APIs, and custom development
• Proven expertise developing Shopify Apps using Remix or NextJS frameworks
• Experience leading technical discovery phases and creating detailed technical specifications
• Track record managing complex data migration projects and enterprise system integrations
• Advanced proficiency with React, TypeScript, GraphQL, and headless commerce architectures
• Strong database design skills with PostgreSQL and experience with Prisma ORM
• Excellent communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience translating business requirements into comprehensive technical solutions
• Proven ability to scope, estimate, and plan complex technical projects
• Experience balancing technical excellence with business priorities and timelines

Benefits

• 🌐 Work From Anywhere: Choose your workspace — all you need is strong wifi and a passion for building!
• 🧘‍♂️ Work / Life Balance: We believe in our team’s ability to have it all; a great career, and time to unplug and live…you know...life.
• 💪 Flexible Employment: Want to work full time or on contract? You choose! Work with us in the way that suits you best, with pay that's competitive.
• 🏖️ Unlimited PTO: Everyone needs a break. Take at least 15 days off a year, and more if you need—just be cool about it and keep the team in mind.
• 🎉 Regular Team Retreat: Join us for a week of team bonding at amazing destinations. Recent trips include the Dominican Republic, Cancun, and Hawaii — plus ones welcome.