Frontend Developer (m / f / d) – Shopify & E-Commerce

Headless E-Commerce Architektur

A new trend in e-commerce is stores where the frontend consists of a single-page application. For this, we use React and Next.js. It would be great if you already have experience in this area, but it is not a must-have.

Shopify Apps (Plugins)

Extensions for Shopify are called Shopify Apps. These are plugins used to expand the system with new features. We develop these in the backend with Ruby on Rails and in the frontend with React. This includes both our own Shopify apps as well as plugins for other software providers and merchants.

Your Responsibilities

• Architect and develop sophisticated Shopify frontend solutions for our clients
• Develop and optimize custom Shopify themes using modern technologies
• Implement headless commerce solutions with Shopify Hydrogen and React / Next.js
• Work closely with UI / UX designers, backend developers, and clients to meet complex requirements
• Integrate APIs and third-party services (e.g., payment, search, CRM, PIM, ERP)
• Optimize load times, SEO, and performance in line with Core Web Vitals
• Ensure accessibility (WCAG 2.1) for inclusive and user-friendly online stores
• Conduct code reviews and implement automated tests

Must-Have:

• Extensive experience with Shopify (Liquid, Shopify CLI, Shopify API)
• Strong proficiency in modern frontend technologies:

• React & Next.js (especially for headless Shopify applications)
• Shopify Hydrogen and Storefront API
• Basic knowledge of Ruby on Rails (for modifying Shopify functionalities)
• Experience with e-commerce technologies and best practices
• Understanding of accessibility (ARIA, WCAG 2.1, Lighthouse Accessibility Scores)
• Knowledge of UX / UI and experience with design tools like Figma
• Fluent in German and English (spoken and written)
• Residence within the EU with willingness to travel occasionally to Wuppertal

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with Tailwind CSS or Styled Components
• Knowledge of GraphQL (Shopify Storefront API, Admin API)
• Experience in performance optimization for Shopify themes
• Basic DevOps knowledge (CI / CD, Docker, Vercel, Netlify)

What We Offer

• Challenging projects with well-known brands
• State-of-the-art technologies & sophisticated e-commerce solutions
• Flexible working conditions (remote & home-office options)
• Attractive salary & additional benefits
• Personal development opportunities & certifications
• Apple hardware & modern development tools
• Team events, Babbel subscription for language courses, company health insurance

Application & Candidate Requirements

To ensure that we attract candidates with a genuine passion for our work, we only accept complete applications that include the following:

• A personal cover letter with a brief introduction about yourself
• A detailed motivation letter explaining why you want to work at Latori
• Two to three concrete suggestions for improving the frontend of our website – We want to see that you have a keen eye for UX / UI and can bring innovative ideas
• A complete resume with relevant projects and references

Important: Applications without a personal cover letter or without frontend improvement suggestions will not be considered.

We are excited to meet candidates who think ahead, bring creativity, and drive our Shopify projects forward with fresh ideas and technical expertise!

Founded in 2012, Latori GmbH is an owner-managed company with around 40 employees across various departments. Latori is the first Shopify Plus agency in the DACH region and is now one of the very few Shopify Premier Partners in the region. Our team works partly from our offices in Wuppertal and Stuttgart (and surrounding areas), while a large portion of our team works up to 100% remotely. We work with clients such as Sennheiser, Mister Spex, and Live Fast Die Young, developing customized online store solutions that are technically sophisticated, high-performing, and scalable.

We are looking for highly skilled frontend developers who do more than just implement Shopify themes—they develop innovative, high-performance, and accessible solutions for our customers.

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