Technical Architect (Commerce)

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!

Lazer is seeking a Technical Architect to lead the technical implementation of Shopify projects, crafting seamless user experiences and robust back-end solutions. As a Technical Architect on this team, you will support Lazer’s engineers in building products across our entire portfolio of clients and across every part of the Shopify stack (online, POS, etc.). You will work closely with key client stakeholders, lead 2-3 projects, and have tremendous impact in supporting the engineers on the team to make sure execution is solid. You will also be a part of the strongest Shopify-focused engineering team in the market, and work closely with like-minded engineers who help each other continuously grow.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Technical 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

Soft Skills / Requirements:

• Problem-solving: Ability to jump into a project/product with little context and high ambiguity and identify issues, investigate causes, and propose solutions proactively.
• Decision-making: Confidence to make informed decisions and take action when appropriate.
• Communication: Skill in keeping key client stakeholders, and team members informed about problems and solutions.
• Consulting: Ability to consult and help clients navigate complex technical problems and decision making.
• Leadership: Guide the team in best practices, set clear goals and priorities, foster collaboration.
• Team Orientation: Awareness of team dynamics and ability to collaborate closely across departments to implement high-impact features.
• Adaptability: Willingness to take on various roles and responsibilities as needed in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Judgment: Ability to assess situations and determine when to act independently versus when to seek guidance or collaborate.
• Continuous Learning: Eagerness to learn from mistakes and improve decision-making skills over time in yourself and for the project team.
• Resilience: Capacity to handle occasional setbacks or mistakes positively and learn from them.
• Proactivity: Tendency to anticipate needs and take action before being asked.

Benefits & Perks:

• 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.