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Scale your ecommerce store with Shopify engineers who build custom themes, private apps, and high-performance headless stores.

Our Shopify developers specialize in extending the Shopify platform with custom Liquid themes, modern Hydrogen frontends, and robust app integrations. We leverage AI-assisted execution to accelerate theme scaffolding and API integration, delivering high-quality ecommerce solutions at a competitive $25/hour rate.

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Shopify delivery governance

Governance built for ecommerce stability and conversion

Reduce production risk with explicit theme standards, app discipline, and performance monitoring tailored to Shopify environments.

Controls teams ask for before scaling

Performance, stability, and conversion discipline mapped to how modern Shopify stores actually scale.

Shortlist turnaround

4.1 days median across recent Shopify roles

Kickoff speed

9 days median from selection to sprint start

90-day continuity

95% of engagements active after month three

Performance and conversion discipline

Proactive performance optimization, regular app audits, and conversion tracking checks integrated into the development lifecycle.

Conversion-ready

Full storefront ownership

Your team retains full ownership of all custom themes, apps, and documentation.

Owner-ready

Store health monitoring

Real-time tracking of Core Web Vitals, app performance, and checkout health in production.

Health-focused

Talent pool preview

Vetted Shopify Developer profiles ready to interview

Review a balanced shortlist with specialist, senior, and principal depth so you can hire for immediate delivery and long-term technical leadership.

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Asad R.

Senior Shopify Developer

Vetted

7 years

Role-matched

LiquidJavaScriptCustom ThemesSEO

Built custom high-converting themes for multiple D2C brands, improving LCP and increasing average order value by 20%.

Saad G.

Shopify Developer

Vetted

5 years

Role-matched

Node.jsGraphQLPrivate AppsIntegration

Developed private Shopify apps for inventory management and ERP integration, reducing manual processing time by 50% for a retail client.

Adnan V.

Principal Shopify Developer

VettedArchitect

10 years

Role-matched

HydrogenReactShopify PlusArchitecture

Led the headless commerce transformation for a global brand using Shopify Hydrogen, improving site speed and brand flexibility.

Need a wider shortlist?

We can share additional shopify developer profiles by seniority, timezone, and domain fit.

Shopify engagement options

Choose the engagement model that matches your ecommerce roadmap

Start with focused Shopify work or scale to a full engineering pod as your store complexity grows.

Model selection support

We map Shopify role shape to roadmap pressure, platform scope, and stakeholder expectations.

Part-time Shopify support

Best for iterative theme work, app updates, and ongoing maintenance.

Starts from $2,000 / month

Best for: Steady improvements and store maintenance

20-25 hrs/week
Shopify sprint support
Weekly progress reporting

Large-scale migrations and headless redesigns are scoped separately.

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Full-time Shopify developer

Recommended

Best for core store delivery with daily ownership and production momentum.

Starts from $4,000 / month ($25/hour)

Best for: Active store or app roadmap execution

40 hrs/week
Full ownership
Daily progress updates

Third-party app subscriptions and Shopify Plus fees are billed separately.

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Shopify engineering pod (2 Shopify Devs + 1 QA + 1 PM)

Best for new store launches, major migrations, and cross-functional execution.

Starts from $12,000 / month

Best for: High-stakes initiatives with significant coordination needs

Cross-functional pod
Parallel workstreams
End-to-end orchestration

Specialized security audits are scoped separately.

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Shopify hiring process

From ecommerce roadmap to Shopify contribution in under two weeks

Our process is tuned for Shopify delivery risk: platform depth, performance mindset, and conversion discipline.

Typical kickoff window

Most teams start Shopify delivery with selected talent in 7-14 days.

Decision points are explicit: platform depth, performance mindset, and communication quality are validated before kickoff.

1
Ecommerce and brand goal alignment
Step 1
We map your store objectives, custom feature needs, and growth goals to define role scope and success metrics.
Day 1-2
2
Shortlist with relevant Shopify context
Step 2
Review candidates with prior experience in similar domains: D2C brands, Shopify Plus stores, or headless commerce.
Day 2-5
3
Technical validation with Shopify scenarios
Step 3
Interviews test platform depth, performance skills, and ecommerce tradeoff handling.
Day 5-10
4
Onboarding and sprint integration
Step 4
Selected engineers join your workflows with clear ownership and immediate first-sprint goals.
Day 7-14

Why product teams hire us for Shopify

Shopify execution tuned for conversion, performance, and ecommerce scale

You get engineers who can build production-grade ecommerce solutions without the overhead of a traditional agency. AI-assisted delivery aligned to customer requirements.

Built for high-stakes ecommerce delivery

Designed for teams shipping Shopify-based D2C brands, B2B portals, retail platforms, and headless storefronts.

Typical start

9 days median to sprint kickoff

Conversion lift

15-25% median improvement

Release speed

Performance improved quarter-over-quarter

Fast ramp on Shopify stores

Engineers integrate into your themes, apps, and release flow quickly. AI tools accelerate onboarding and iteration.

Velocity

Focus on conversion and speed

Engineers prioritize store health, performance, and conversion to ensure a high-quality shopping experience.

Reliability

Cost-efficient delivery

Selective AI acceleration reduces boilerplate and speeds delivery while maintaining quality at $25/hour.

Value

Service scope

Shopify use cases focused on ecommerce growth and operational efficiency

Our Shopify services map platform work to business outcomes, ensuring your store scales with your brand while improving conversion and AOV.

Theme and Frontend Development

Custom Shopify theme development (Liquid)

Our Shopify engineers build high-performance, conversion-optimized themes from scratch or customize existing ones using Liquid and modern CSS.

Headless commerce with Shopify Hydrogen

Hire Shopify developers to build fast, custom storefronts using Hydrogen and Oxygen, leveraging the Storefront API for a unique brand experience.

Performance optimization and Core Web Vitals

Improve LCP and conversion rates by optimizing assets, reducing app bloat, and implementing advanced caching for Shopify stores.

App and Integration Development

Custom and private Shopify app development

Build custom apps to extend Shopify's functionality, using Node.js or Ruby on Rails to automate workflows and integrate with internal systems.

Third-party API and ERP integration

Integrate Shopify with ERP, CRM, and marketing automation tools using the Admin API and webhooks for seamless data flow.

Checkout extensibility and customization

Customize the checkout experience for Shopify Plus stores using Shopify Functions and UI extensions to improve conversion and AOV.

Migration and Strategy

Migration from Magento, WooCommerce, or BigCommerce

Execute complex data migrations to Shopify, ensuring product, customer, and order data integrity with minimal downtime.

B2B and wholesale solution implementation

Set up and customize Shopify's B2B features or build custom wholesale portals for complex B2B ecommerce requirements.

Internationalization and multi-currency setup

Configure Shopify Markets and custom logic to handle multi-currency, multi-language, and localized content for global expansion.

Engineering stack

Modern Shopify stack for high-performance, scalable, and secure ecommerce delivery

We use industry-standard Shopify tools to build storefronts and apps that are architected for long-term growth and platform health.

Shopify

Liquid

Shopify CLI

Hydrogen

React

Tailwind CSS

Node.js

GraphQL

App Bridge

GitHub Actions

Oxygen

VS Code

Hiring readiness

Shopify hiring playbook: evaluate quickly and onboard with less risk

Use this decision hub to align Shopify interview depth, set quality boundaries, and connect hiring to measurable outcomes.

Role scope Interview playbook Business impact

Responsibilities / Role Scope

Owns

Custom Shopify theme and frontend development
Private app development and API integration
Performance optimization and Core Web Vitals health
Checkout customization and extensibility implementation

Collaborates on

Ecommerce managers to define store requirements and KPIs
Designers to implement high-converting UI/UX experiences
Marketing teams to optimize SEO, analytics, and conversion tracking
Ops teams to integrate Shopify with ERP and fulfillment systems

Interview Questions

Structured by level for consistent and faster interviewer calibration.

junior

Fundamentals and execution reliability

What is Liquid and how is it used in Shopify themes?
What is the difference between a Section and a Snippet in Shopify?
How do you use the Shopify CLI to develop and preview themes?
What are the basic components of a Shopify product object?

mid

Delivery ownership and decision quality

Explain how to use the Storefront API with React or Hydrogen.
How do you implement custom logic using Shopify Functions?
What are the best practices for optimizing Shopify theme performance?
How do you handle webhooks in a private Shopify app?
How do you customize the Shopify checkout using UI extensions?

senior

Architecture, risk control, and leadership

How do you architect a headless commerce solution using Shopify Hydrogen and Oxygen?
How do you manage complex data migrations from platforms like Magento to Shopify?
How would you optimize a high-traffic Shopify store for a major sales event like Black Friday?
How do you design a scalable private app architecture that integrates with multiple external APIs?
How do you balance custom development with the use of Shopify apps for long-term maintainability?

Why Outsource This Role

Faster ecommerce delivery

Accelerate your Shopify roadmap with engineers who specialize in rapid theme and app development. AI-assisted delivery speeds up scaffolding.

Median kickoff: 9 days from role approval

Cost-efficient Shopify engineering

Scale your ecommerce bandwidth at a predictable rate. Best-rate positioning for senior Shopify talent at $25/hour.

Starts from $25/hour for Shopify engineering

Improved conversion rates

Build high-performance storefronts that reduce bounce rates and improve the shopping experience for your customers.

Conversion rate improved by 15-25% in 12 weeks

Reduced platform risk

Leverage Shopify best practices and security standards to protect customer data and ensure platform stability.

App bloat reduced via custom private solutions

Scalable ecommerce growth

Build a Shopify store that can handle growing traffic and product catalogs without performance degradation.

Store performance improved quarter-over-quarter

Benefit	Outcome	Metric
Faster ecommerce delivery	Accelerate your Shopify roadmap with engineers who specialize in rapid theme and app development. AI-assisted delivery speeds up scaffolding.	Median kickoff: 9 days from role approval
Cost-efficient Shopify engineering	Scale your ecommerce bandwidth at a predictable rate. Best-rate positioning for senior Shopify talent at $25/hour.	Starts from $25/hour for Shopify engineering
Improved conversion rates	Build high-performance storefronts that reduce bounce rates and improve the shopping experience for your customers.	Conversion rate improved by 15-25% in 12 weeks
Reduced platform risk	Leverage Shopify best practices and security standards to protect customer data and ensure platform stability.	App bloat reduced via custom private solutions
Scalable ecommerce growth	Build a Shopify store that can handle growing traffic and product catalogs without performance degradation.	Store performance improved quarter-over-quarter

Testimonials

Client feedback from delivery partnerships across product teams.

“The Shopify developer integrated seamlessly and helped us build our custom theme ahead of schedule with a 25% improvement in conversion rate.”

David L.

Ecommerce Director, D2C Brand

“We significantly reduced our store's load time and improved app efficiency within three months of hiring through Codexty. AI-assisted delivery kept costs predictable.”

Sarah M.

Marketing Manager, Retail Platform

FAQ

Answers to practical decision questions before you hire.

How quickly can a Shopify developer start?

Most Shopify projects begin onboarding within 7-14 days after role alignment and interview completion.

Do you work with Shopify Plus and Hydrogen?

Yes. Our Shopify engineers are experienced across Shopify Plus, custom Liquid themes, and modern headless setups with Hydrogen.

Can you help with migration from other platforms?

Yes. We support migrations from Magento, WooCommerce, and other platforms to Shopify, ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime.

How do you leverage AI in Shopify delivery?

We use AI-assisted tooling where it accelerates delivery—theme scaffolding, app boilerplate, and data mapping—while maintaining strict quality controls and human review.

What is the hourly rate for Shopify developers?

Our Shopify engineering services start at $25/hour, providing high-quality ecommerce delivery at a competitive rate.