Senior Front-End Developer

About Us:
Comfrt is one of the fastest-growing direct-to-consumer brands, dedicated to blending mental wellness, inclusivity, and elevated comfort into every piece we create. Our mission goes beyond clothing — we strive to build a community where everyone feels supported and seen. 

About the Job: 
The position of Senior Front-End Developer at Comfrt has deep experience in Shopify Headless storefront development using React, along with proficiency in Shopify Functions and Git-based workflows. You will play a key role in crafting high-quality, responsive, and performance-optimized eCommerce experiences that drive user engagement and conversions. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who’s passionate about front-end architecture, Shopify customization, and delivering pixel-perfect UI.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and implement new features across the Shopify Headless storefront, focusing on key pages (homepage, PDP, PLP, cart, and checkout) using React, HTML, Tailwind, SCSS, and TypeScript.
• Implement and customize Shopify Functions to extend backend logic and commerce behavior
• Integrate the storefront with external services and APIs, including the Shopify Storefront API (GraphQL), Shopify Admin API (GraphQL), Shopify Metafields, and third-party integrations like Algolia.
• Act as an engineering partner to UX/UI designers, translating Figma designs into pixel-perfect, performance-optimized, and robust React components, while actively contributing to design critiques to ensure technical feasibility and component reusability early in the product lifecycle.
• Customize existing Shopify themes and apps to meet business needs
• Contribute to the evolution and governance of our Storybook-based design system, including architecting new, high-quality React components, establishing comprehensive usage guidelines, and maintaining the source of truth for design tokens across the application.
• Optimize storefront performance with lazy loading, proper asset management, and code splitting
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness
• Uphold the highest standards of web accessibility, ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA.
• Debug and resolve technical issues related to front-end development and theme code
• Maintain and follow coding best practices and documentation standards

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in front-end development, with a strong focus on Shopify Headless storefronts
• Experience working in fast paced start-up, DTC environment, Ecommerce brand
• Deep proficiency in React, HTML, Tailwind, SCSS, and TypeScript for building and customizing Shopify Headless storefronts
• Proven experience leveraging agentic coding and AI-assisted development workflows (e.g., Claude, Cursor, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate feature development and maintain high code quality.
• Direct experience with the Shopify Storefront API (GraphQL) and Shopify Admin API (GraphQL) for data retrieval
• Experience with modern React state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Context API, Zustand)
• Familiarity with modern headless deployment frameworks like Shopify Hydrogen/Next.js.
• Hands-on experience with Shopify Functions to build custom discount, payment, or delivery logic
• Hands-on experience translating Figma designs into pixel-perfect, responsive web experiences
• Solid understanding of Git-based workflows and version control best practices
• Experience implementing and customizing key eCommerce pages including homepage, PDP, PLP, cart, and checkout
• Strong knowledge of front-end performance optimization techniques such as lazy loading, asset management, and code splitting
• Familiarity with Shopify apps and the ability to customize or extend their functionality
• Excellent cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness skills
• Demonstrated expertise in building and maintaining storefronts that meet WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards, including deep experience with semantic HTML and ARIA.
• Experience working cross-functionally with UX/UI designers, product managers, and backend developers
• Experience collaborating with QA teams throughout the entire software development life cycle (SDLC), including participating in technical design reviews and assisting with bug resolution.
• Extensive experience working closely with UI/UX teams to manage seamless design handoffs and ensure accurate implementation of visual specifications.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills related to theme code and front-end issues
• Commitment to clean code, documentation standards, and development best practices

Why Join Comfrt?

• Be part of a purpose-driven company that’s shaping the future of comfort and mental wellness.
• Work in a supportive, creative environment where your ideas and growth are valued.
• Enjoy Comfrt benefits such as generous paid time off, company-covered health insurance, 5% 401k match, and discounts on all Comfrt products! 
• Join a passionate team making an impact on exciting projects, all while enjoying the flexibility and collaborative support of a fully remote environment.

Comfrt is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.