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Hire a full-time Shopify developer
From $2,500/mo
Full time. Start in 14 days. 1-week trial.
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An offshore Shopify developer customizes your theme and Liquid templates, connects apps and APIs, speeds up your store, and handles migrations. Rekruuto places full-time Shopify developers based in the Philippines from $2,500 a month. They work your hours, can start in 14 days, and begin with a 1-week trial.
What does a Shopify developer do?
- Build and edit theme sections and templates in Liquid
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot apps, and remove the ones you no longer use
- Build landing pages and product page layouts
- Improve store speed and fix bugs
- Set up and maintain tracking and analytics
- Handle migrations to Shopify and bulk product data changes
Skills we screen for
Each skill comes with the check we use. You can run the same checks in your own interview.
| Skill | How it is checked |
|---|---|
| Liquid and Online Store 2.0 themes | A paid take-home on a development store: a new section with settings the merchant can edit. |
| HTML, CSS, and JavaScript | Check the section on mobile and desktop, and ask how they kept the JavaScript small. |
| Theme version control | Ask how they use the Shopify CLI, GitHub, and an unpublished theme to test before publishing. |
| Apps and APIs | Ask which app they would replace with theme code, and when they would build a custom app instead. |
| Care around checkout | Ask what they check before and after a change that touches the cart or checkout. |
Sample interview questions
- How do you build a section so a merchant can change it without calling you?
- The store got slower after three new apps. How do you find out which one?
- How do you test a theme change before it goes live?
- What would you check during a migration to Shopify so search rankings and customer accounts survive?
- When does a Shopify store need a custom app instead of a theme change?
Score the answers the same way for every candidate with the freedeveloper interview scorecard, and readhow to vet an offshore developer.
Tools and stack
Common tools for this seat. Tell us your stack on the call and we screen for it.
- Shopify and Liquid
- Shopify CLI
- Online Store 2.0 themes
- JavaScript
- GitHub
- Chrome DevTools
- Google Tag Manager
- Shopify Functions
- Klaviyo integrations
- Matrixify or bulk import tools
How hiring works
- Tell us your needs. Share your requirements, and we'll match you with pre-vetted professionals who fit your unique needs.
- Meet your matches. We'll introduce you to carefully selected candidates. Interview and choose the perfect fit for your team.
- Start your trial. Work with your new team member for a week. Love them, or we'll find a replacement or refund your money.
- Onboard and embed. Seamlessly integrate your new hire into your team and watch your business grow.
How we vet developers
- We accept only the top 2% of applicants.
- A practical exercise in the stack you name, reviewed before you meet anyone.
- A technical interview on how they plan, test, and explain their work.
- Written and spoken English checked in the interview and in their written answers.
- Previous experience working with US companies.
Time-zone overlap
Your Shopify developer works your hours, so stand-ups, code review, and questions happen in your day. The Philippines is on UTC+8 all year. A U.S. 9-to-5 falls here in Manila time:
| Your time zone | Manila, U.S. daylight saving time | Manila, U.S. standard time |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. | 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. |
| Central (CT) | 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. | 11 p.m. – 7 a.m. |
| Mountain (MT) | 11 p.m. – 7 a.m. | 12 a.m. – 8 a.m. |
| Pacific (PT) | 12 a.m. – 8 a.m. | 1 a.m. – 9 a.m. |
How much does a Shopify developer cost?
A full-time Shopify developer starts at $2,500 a month. One monthly invoice; we handle paying your developer.
Full time, starting at
$2,500 per month
Pricing: from $2,500/mo (from £1,945 + VAT in the UK, from €2,295 in Europe).
See your shortlistStart in 14 days.
- Full time, 40 hours a week, embedded in your team
- Works your hours, in your time zone
- Vetted in the stack you name
- Top 2% talent in the Philippines
- 1-week trial: replacement or refund
- Healthcare insurance provided by us
- No long-term contract. Pause or cancel with 2 weeks' notice
Frequently asked questions
What does a Shopify developer do?
Customizes themes and Liquid templates, builds pages and sections, integrates apps and APIs, improves site speed, fixes bugs, and migrates stores to Shopify.
Should I hire a Shopify agency or a full-time developer?
An agency suits a one-off build or redesign. A full-time developer suits ongoing changes, testing, and maintenance.
Can an offshore Shopify developer work my hours?
Yes. Our developers work in your time zone, so you can review changes and talk through tickets during your day.
How much does it cost to hire a Shopify developer?
A full-time Shopify developer through Rekruuto starts at $2,500 a month, with a 14-day start and a 1-week trial.
Will an offshore developer work my hours?
Yes. Our developers work in your time zone, so stand-ups, code review, and questions happen during your working day. The Philippines is on UTC+8 all year, so for a U.S. team that usually means a night shift in Manila.
Who owns the code an offshore developer writes?
Your business. Keep the repositories, cloud accounts, and app store accounts in your company's name and give the developer access to them. Our professionals sign NDAs.
How does the 1-week trial work?
You work together for a full week first. If you are not satisfied, we find a replacement or refund your money.
Ready to add a Shopify developer to your team?
Tell us your stack and your backlog. We'll match you with vetted candidates.
- From $2,500/mo
- Start in 14 days
- 1-week trial: replacement or refund
Start in 14 days.