Hire a Shopify Developer — Liquid, Shopify Plus & Apps
Your Shopify store is either making money or leaving it on the table. A dedicated Shopify developer from Automely — working alongside our team of Shopify experts — finds out which — and fixes the second one. In your Slack by Monday.
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Clients Served
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Projects Delivered
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Onboarding
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What a Dedicated Shopify Developer Actually Does
Most Shopify problems are not Shopify problems. They are implementation problems. A slow store is usually a bloated third-party app stack and unoptimised images — not a Shopify limitation. A low conversion rate is usually a poorly structured product page and a checkout with too many steps — not an unfixable platform constraint. A Shopify expert who knows Liquid, the Storefront API, and how Core Web Vitals apply to Shopify themes can diagnose and fix all of these.
Automely places dedicated Shopify developers — not a project team, not an agency with account managers billing to your project. One senior developer, working exclusively on your store, in your timezone. They handle custom theme development, private app builds, third-party integrations, Shopify Plus features, and the performance work that moves your revenue metrics.
What Our Shopify Experts Do
Bespoke engineering for high-growth e-commerce brands.
Custom Liquid Theme Development
Bespoke Shopify themes written in Liquid from scratch — not a reskinned template. Sections and blocks architecture, JSON templates, and high-performance Metafield integration.
Shopify Plus Implementation
Advanced Shopify Plus features: custom checkout.liquid, Shopify Scripts for complex logic, Shopify Flow automation, Launchpad scheduling, and B2B wholesale portals.
Private Shopify App Development
Custom functionality the App Store cannot provide: bespoke admin tools, fulfillment logic, reporting, and deep ERP/WMS integrations using the Admin API and App Bridge.
Headless Shopify / Hydrogen
Decoupled storefronts using Hydrogen and Remix for brands requiring sub-second loads and fully custom UX that standard Liquid themes cannot support.
Store Migration to Shopify
Systematic migration from WooCommerce, Magento, or BigCommerce. Product data, customers, order history, and SEO preservation handled without data loss.
Conversion Rate Optimisation
Data-led improvements to product pages, collection filtering, and checkout. We use Shopify Analytics and session recordings to reduce abandonment.
Skills You Are Hiring
| Area | Technologies & Tools |
|---|---|
| Storefront | Liquid, Shopify CLI, Dawn architecture, JSON templates, Metafields, Metaobjects |
| Shopify APIs | Admin API (REST + GraphQL), Storefront API, Customer Account API, Webhooks, Functions |
| Private Apps | Node.js / Remix framework, App Bridge, Polaris, OAuth 2.0, HMAC verification |
| Headless | Hydrogen, Remix, React, TypeScript, Storefront API, Shopify Multipass |
| Performance | Core Web Vitals, LCP/INP optimization, app impact auditing, critical CSS |
| Integrations | Klaviyo, ReCharge, Gorgias, Yotpo, Attentive, ShipStation, Loop Returns, Celigo |
| Analytics | Shopify Analytics, GA4, Triple Whale, Northbeam, server-side GTM, Elevar |
Enterprise Shopify Engineering Capabilities
From high-scale Shopify Plus implementations to headless commerce architectures.
Bespoke Theme Engineering
Clean, high-performance Liquid development that respects Online Store 2.0 standards and scores 90+ on Lighthouse.
Shopify Plus Advanced
Unlocking the full power of Plus with custom checkout logic, Shopify Scripts, and complex B2B workflow automations.
Custom App Ecosystems
Building private apps to bridge gaps between Shopify and your internal ERP, WMS, or bespoke business logic.
Performance Optimisation
Fixing technical SEO and PageSpeed issues by auditing app impact and optimising the render cycle for better rankings.
Headless Commerce
Deploying high-speed Hydrogen storefronts for brands that need full frontend control and decoupled agility.
Data-Led CRO
Iterating on your storefront based on real usage data to increase Average Order Value and decrease cart abandonment.
Why Hire a Shopify Developer from Automely?
Senior experts who move revenue metrics through engineering excellence.
Senior Shopify experts who understand Liquid deeper than standard theme editors
Proven track record with Shopify Plus and complex B2B wholesale setups
Performance-first mindset: we fix Lighthouse scores by auditing actual code
Specialists in private app builds for ERP/WMS and custom internal tools
Available full-time, part-time, or per project sprint — in your timezone
Directly integrated into your team's Git, Slack, and development workflow
Full intellectual property and code ownership assigned to your account
7-day expert onboarding with zero hiring overhead or payroll management
Senior developers who understand e-commerce ROI, not just code
How the Engagement Works
Flexible senior resource allocation for e-commerce growth.
Full-Time Dedicated
8 hrs/day, Mon–Fri
Active store builds and Shopify Plus migrations
Dedicated developer working exclusively on your store
Daily standup and direct Slack access
Fortnightly demo of working software
Private Git repo — you own all code
Part-Time Dedicated
4 hrs/day, fixed schedule
Ongoing maintenance and CRO iteration
Smaller feature work and app support
Dedicated developer on a fixed daily schedule
Weekly sync and shared task board
Flexible scope — scale as needed
Project Sprint
Scoped per project
Defined deliverables — theme build or migration
Fixed scope, fixed price, fixed timeline
Performance audit and remediation sprints
Integration-specific development
Store relaunch or version upgrade
All engagements include: daily standup, shared task board (Jira or Linear), private Git repository (your ownership), fortnightly demo, direct Slack access, NDA signed before scoping, and full IP assignment.
Our Process to Hire Your Shopify Developer
Matching you with high-caliber Shopify engineering talent in under a week.
Share Your Store Requirements
Tell us about your store, theme, and growth goals. We analyze your requirements to find the right Shopify engineering fit.
Matched in 48 Hours
We match you with a senior Shopify developer whose skills (Plus, Hydrogen, or CRO) align with your specific roadmap.
Technical Review Call
Validate the developer's technical approach and communication style in a direct call. No commitment until you approve.
NDA & Scope Review
Legal protections via NDA. Project scope, deliverables, and IP ownership established in writing before work starts.
Start Work in 7 Days
Your developer is integrated into your Slack, Git, and project tools, contributing code within a week of engagement start.
Hire a Dedicated Shopify Developer — Start in 7 Days
Describe your store and what needs to change. We will match you with a dedicated Shopify developer and have them onboarded within 7 days.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions About Hiring a Shopify Developer
What does a Shopify developer actually do day-to-day?
They write Liquid templates and JavaScript, integrate third-party apps via API, build custom sections, monitor performance scores, and implement CRO changes based on data. They act as your store's technical lead.
What is Shopify Liquid and why does it matter?
Liquid is the templating language for Shopify. It allows developers to build any layout and render data dynamically without relying on generic theme editor limitations. It is the key to a custom, professional store.
How much does Shopify development cost?
Custom builds range from $8,000 to $18,000+. Shopify Plus implementations range from $12,000 to $25,000+. We provide senior experts at competitive rates without traditional agency markup.
What is Shopify Plus and when do I need it?
Shopify Plus is the enterprise tier. It offers custom checkout, Shopify Scripts for complex logic, and more expansion stores. It is typically for merchants making over $1M/year who need more control.
Can a Shopify developer improve my store's Google rankings?
Yes. By improving Core Web Vitals (speed, stability, responsiveness), which Google uses as ranking signals. We fix the technical issues that generic themes and many apps create.
Do you work on existing stores or only new builds?
Both. Most of our work involves auditing and improving existing themes, migrating from other platforms, or adding new features to working stores.
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