A Shopify manager or developer owns and optimizes your Shopify store - managing the theme, apps, functionality, and technical setup that determine how your store performs.
A great Shopify Developer does not just complete tasks. They own a function that directly frees you to grow. Here is what that looks like in a scaling business:
01Manage the Shopify theme including design updates and customizations
02Install, configure, and maintain Shopify apps and integrations
03Build and optimize landing pages and product pages for conversion
04Troubleshoot technical issues with the store and third-party integrations
05Support product launches with technical store updates
How this hire moves your business forward: Your Shopify store is your digital storefront. A dedicated Shopify manager ensures it loads fast, converts well, and runs without technical issues that cost you sales.
Why LatAm
Why LatAm Produces Great Shopify Developers.
LatAm Shopify developers and managers are highly experienced with the platform, with many having completed hundreds of store builds and customizations. They are often Shopify Partner certified.
The timezone overlap with the US is strong. LatAm professionals work within 1 to 3 hours of US Eastern time, so there is no async lag, no late-night handoffs, and no communication gap.
Skills & tools
Know What a Great Shopify Developer Actually Brings to the Table.
Beyond the resume, here are the skills, tools, and traits that separate strong performers from strong interviewers.
Hard Skills
Shopify theme development / customization
Liquid templating language
App integration and management
Conversion rate optimization
Store performance optimization
Common Tools
Shopify
Liquid
HTML / CSS / JavaScript
PageFly / GemPages
Google Analytics
Soft Skills & Traits
Technical problem-solver
Conversion-minded
Organized with updates and deployments
Responsive to store issues
Detail-oriented
Compensation
What You Can Expect to Pay.
Based on Sur market data and regional benchmarks. Figures reflect total cash compensation.
Seniority
US Annual
LatAm Annual
You Save
Entry
$80,000
$21,600
$58,400 / yr
Mid level
$100,000
$33,600
$66,400 / yr
Senior
$120,000
$50,000
$70,000 / yr
Spot the right hire
What to Look For, and What to Watch Out For.
Green Flags
Has multiple Shopify stores in their portfolio with live links
Comfortable with Liquid and custom theme development
Manages app integrations cleanly without breaking other store functionality
Responds quickly to store issues that affect revenue
Red Flags
Has only used page builders without any custom code capability
Slow to respond to production issues
Has no experience with third-party app integrations
Our process
Our Process for This Role.
We do not post and wait. Every Shopify Developer search we run is built from scratch around your business, your stage, your team, and your goals. And at every step, we are thinking about how this hire helps you grow.
1
Onboarding Call
We start by understanding what you actually need.
2
Role Scoping and Assessment Design
We build a precise role profile and design the custom skills assessment before we search for anyone.
3
Sourcing
We source actively across LatAm and the Caribbean and through our network.
4
Prescreening and Phone Screen
Every candidate is internally screened then put through an English phone screen.
5
Your Shortlist
3 to 5 candidates delivered early in the process with background, audio clip, and our team's recommendation.
6
Skills Assessment
Shortlisted candidates take a custom assessment built to replicate the actual work of the role.
7
Hire and Guarantee
We support the offer, help structure compensation for retention, and back every placement with a 90-day guarantee.
Common Questions About Hiring a Shopify Developer.
2-3 weeks typically. Most placements are made within 21 days of the onboarding call.
Most LatAm professionals work within 1 to 3 hours of US Eastern time.
All Sur placements speak fluent English. We screen for language ability on every search. Moderate English acceptable depending on exposure.
A LatAm Shopify developer delivers professional store development and management at significantly lower cost than US equivalents. The LatAm Shopify developer community is large and technically strong.
If your hire does not work out within the first 90 days for any reason, we replace them at no additional cost.
Some can handle light marketing tasks. For high-scale marketing, a dedicated specialist is a better investment. Your Shopify manager should focus on the store.
A developer handles custom code and technical builds. A manager handles day-to-day operations, content, and app management. Some do both.
Ready to Hire a Shopify Developer Who Actually Moves the Needle?
Let us design the role together and find you the right person from LatAm.