Shopify Development Services

Shopify Development Services – Build Scalable, High-performing Commerce Platforms

Design, optimize, and scale Shopify environments with expert theme development, ecosystem integrations, and performance tuning. Our Shopify development teams help you improve conversion, accelerate time to market, and support sustained e-commerce growth.

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Clients Served

30,000+

Total Vetted Professionals

20,000+

Toptal Total Projects Delivered

85,000+

Years in Business

15+

TRUSTED BY LEADING BRANDS

Our Services

Toptal Shopify Development Services

From custom theme development to third-party integrations and advanced performance tuning, our Shopify experts build scalable commerce solutions that increase conversion and support sustained growth.

Shopify Store Setup

Launch quickly with expert configuration of products, payments, and shipping.

Custom Theme Development

Build a branded, responsive Shopify theme that enhances UX and drives sales.

Shopify Plus Development

Leverage Shopify Plus features for high-volume, scalable e-commerce solutions.

App Integration

Integrate third-party Shopify apps and enterprise tools for CRM, marketing, fulfillment, and operations.

Shopify SEO Optimization

Outrank competitors with SEO-ready development and technical site optimization.

Mobile Optimization

Refine mobile UX and performance to improve load times and conversion rates.

Speed and Performance Tuning

Boost page speed and performance to elevate search rankings and enhance customer satisfaction.

Conversion Rate Optimization

Improve checkout flow, UX, and A/B testing for measurable revenue growth.

Shopify Payments Setup

Configure Shopify Payments and gateways for secure, frictionless checkout.

GA4 and Event Tracking Setup

Enable analytics with Google Analytics 4 and custom event tracking for insight-driven growth.

Store Migration Services

Migrate from any platform to Shopify with zero data loss and full functionality.

Ongoing Maintenance and Support

Maximize your Shopify store’s performance and security with proactive updates and support.

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PARTNERSHIP THAT WORKS

How We Deliver Shopify Development Services

Our Shopify development experts, with experience at leading companies, develop and deploy tailored solutions to meet your business needs and unique industry demands for sustainable results and long-term success.

Discover

A leader from our team works with you to understand your business challenges, pain points, and strategic goals to uncover new opportunities and identify the options to reach your objectives.

Define

Toptal leaders collaborate with your team to define your specific goals and service needs, evaluating multiple approaches and aligning requirements with your strategic objectives to define the best solution.

Develop

We will create your unique project timeline, process, and first drafts, whether you’re looking to optimize store performance, improve customer experience, or expand into Shopify Plus.

Deploy

Toptal will get to work, tracking quality assurance, handling project management, and maintaining the delivery schedule.

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Robert Orshaw

CEO, Technology Services

As Toptal’s CEO of Technology Services, Robert leads strategy and operations across our technical services portfolio, spanning AI, automation, and operations. He previously served as Deloitte’s Managing Director & Chief Commercial Officer, transforming its Cloud Operate and Engineering business into a multibillion-dollar operation. He held senior roles at IBM, Velocity, co-founded Corio, and was CIO for two Fortune 100 manufacturers.As Toptal’s CEO of Technology Services, Robert leads strategy and operations across our technical services portfolio, spanning AI, automation, and operations. He previously served as Deloitte’s Managing Director & Chief Commercial Officer, transforming its Cloud Operate and Engineering business into a multibillion-dollar operation. He held senior roles at IBM, Velocity, co-founded Corio, and was CIO for two Fortune 100 manufacturers.

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CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS

Shopify Development Solutions That Deliver Value

Toptal delivers leading Shopify development through its diverse talent network and flexible delivery models. We implement the right skills at each project phase, blending expertise from various roles for seamless execution.

End-to-End Delivery by Toptal
On-demand Talent and Teams

End-to-End Delivery by Toptal

Comprehensive project delivery, tailored to your specific requirements.

CEO, Technology Services

Delivery Manager

Shopify Strategy Consulting Expert

UX/UI Designer

Shopify Content Marketing Expert

Shopify Developer

E-commerce Project Manager

E-commerce Marketing Specialist

Robert Orshaw

CEO, Technology Services

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Technology Experience

35+ Years

Rachael Karaffa

Delivery Manager

Rachael serves as a Delivery Manager at Toptal with a focus on leading diverse global teams in developing innovative solutions for our clients. She works across multiple disciplines, including technology, marketing, and management consulting. Rachael specializes in managing people and client relationships, process optimization, and driving teams toward optimal business outcomes.

Previously Managed Client

Experience

9+ Years

Jessie Liu

Verified Expert in Management Consulting

15+ Years

of Experience

Shopify Strategy Consulting Expert

Jessie is an experienced growth strategist in international education and purpose-led startups who excels in APAC market development and operational management. She has the ability to connect Western best practices with Eastern cultural norms, fostering innovation and a growth mindset. Jessie is driven by continuous learning and the idea of co-creating a just world through commerce.

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Lee Shea

Verified Expert in Design

19+ Years

of Experience

UX/UI Designer

Lee is a startup veteran and former UX consultant who has led product design for companies like Toyota and Apple. He leverages business and customer insights to collaborate on design solutions that are highly engaging, low friction, and easy to use.

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Tamara Franklin

Verified Expert in Marketing

13+ Years

of Experience

Shopify Content Marketing Expert

Tamara is a content marketing professional with over a decade of experience. She has a strong track record in developing and implementing comprehensive content strategies, managing projects, and fostering partner marketing initiatives. Tamara excels in creating engaging content that resonates with audiences. Her ability to curate, distribute, and edit content effectively, coupled with her skills in content operations and development, make her an asset to any organization.

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Alex Massaad

Verified Expert in Engineering

13+ Years

of Experience

Shopify Developer

Alex is a seasoned developer with a background in crafting robust, scalable solutions. He guarantees smooth operations across platforms using cutting-edge technologies such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Ruby, and Rails. Specializing in both MySQL and PostgreSQL databases, Alex excels at optimizing system performance and securing data integrity. Trust in his wide-ranging technical prowess to empower your business, regardless of size.

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Luciano Rodrigues

Verified Expert in Project Management

20+ Years

of Experience

E-commerce Project Manager

Luciano has 20+ years of experience in the Internet market working as an interface designer, information architect, Agile project manager, and IT systems coordinator. He is skilled in nurturing customer relationships and effectively communicating to gather requirements and business understanding. Luciano is adept at leading teams and achieving goals within budget and time requirements.

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Farhan Javeed

Verified Expert in Marketing

11+ Years

of Experience

E-commerce Marketing Specialist

Farhan is a data-driven, T-shaped marketing professional with a master's degree in marketing and over 11 years of experience creating winning digital marketing strategies and driving sales. He's highly skilled in analytical reporting, critical thinking, and tactical communication to accelerate customer acquisition and revenue growth. Farhan is Google, LinkedIn, and Meta-certified.

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On-demand Talent and Teams

20,000+ vetted professionals, ready to deploy individually or in teams.

E-commerce Architect

E-commerce Creative Director

Enterprise Commerce Architect

Back-end Developer

Product Designer

Content Strategist

Email Marketing Specialist

Conversion Rate Optimization Specialist

Accessibility Consultant

Verified Expert in Engineering

27+ Years

of Experience

E-commerce Architect

Dan has been a technology expert for more than 27 years, collaborating with large firms such as Oracle and Accenture, as well as startups. He also had the opportunity to develop his own business. His recent focus has been on e-commerce, full-stack web development, and Elasticsearch. Throughout his career, Dan has architected and delivered large-scale solutions to clients while remaining hands-on with technology.

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Verified Expert in Design

15+ Years

of Experience

E-commerce Creative Director

Marie is a senior designer and art director with 15+ years of experience crafting brand, digital, and campaign work for startups and global organizations alike. She’s worked across sectors including e-commerce, retail, energy, and consulting services. Known for her sharp eye, clear thinking, and clean execution, Marie has delivered impactful, on-brand creative across more than 20 full-scale marketing campaigns.

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Verified Expert in Engineering

24+ Years

of Experience

Enterprise Commerce Architect

Bogdan has 24+ years of hands-on experience with enterprise-level systems, delivering tens of large projects for top organizations in energy, pharma, telco, e-commerce, banking, and the public sector. As a solutions architect, Bogdan can drive a solution from concept to production or provide end-to-end POCs (or MVPs) regarding solution architecture, design, development, and release pipelines.

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Verified Expert in Engineering

19+ Years

of Experience

Back-end Developer

Remya has more than 19 years of software development experience, is very passionate about coding, and is committed to her work. She has extensive experience mainly on .NET frameworks from .NET 2.0 until .NET Core. Remya's main area of focus is building back-end APIs in C# and VB.NET, and she is also experienced in IBM MQ, Apache Kafka, Microservices, and PL/SQL coding.

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Verified Expert in Design

20+ Years

of Experience

Product Designer

With over two decades of product design experience working with clients from within media, telecom, and online retail, Bill has designed a wide range of product types, such as e-commerce sites and streaming media apps for mobile and connected devices. He's led his teams' UI/UX efforts, taking his products from conception to production. Bill has also worked extensively with remote product teams using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.

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Verified Expert in Marketing

23+ Years

of Experience

Content Strategist

Anna is a well-rounded marketing expert. She has launched commercially successful products and has specialized in brand management and marketing communications for the last six years, including managing over $40 million in traditional and digital brand campaigns for a Fortune 500 company and digital marketing campaigns for a small startup. Anna's ability to be hands-on and a team member in a cross-functional environment have prepared her to be a valuable addition to any organization.

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Verified Expert in Marketing

17+ Years

of Experience

Email Marketing Specialist

Vitali has 17+ years of experience shaping omnichannel brand experiences and digital marketing strategies for B2B and B2C clients in full-service advertising agencies. Over the past five years, he transitioned to the startup environment, where he has taken ownership of multiple areas of the customer lifecycle, including acquisition, retention, loyalty, and reactivation. Vitali recently specialized in subscription models, churn management, and data-driven personalization.

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Verified Expert in Marketing

18+ Years

of Experience

Conversion Rate Optimization Specialist

Alex is a senior conversion rate optimization (CRO) specialist fully equipped with hands-on knowledge of conversion strategy, A/B and MVT testing, and search engine optimization (SEO). He has a proven track record in social media strategy and management, content creation, and design, including branding, illustrations, web UI/UX, video motion graphics, and print. Alex aims to increase conversions to higher levels significantly in all projects he undertakes.

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Verified Expert in Management Consulting

9+ Years

of Experience

Accessibility Consultant

Jonathan is a recognized leader in accessibility, having transformed practices at Pearson and Atlassian as their head of accessibility. Recently, as Walmart's director of digital accessibility, he's led efforts to develop scalable strategies at the Accessibility Center of Excellence (ACE). Jonathan's work has consistently left a lasting impact, ensuring accessibility remains central to digital innovation and inclusion.

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UNRIVALED EXPERTISE

Our Talent Has Worked With Top Companies

Having previously worked with these leading global companies, our talent brings valuable insights and expertise to deliver world-class outcomes.

WHY ORGANIZATIONS CHOOSE US

Toptal in Action

Discover the cutting-edge benefits our clients enjoy from the global Toptal network.

Toptal delivers custom Shopify solution to power prenatal nutrition e-commerce growth.

Challenge: An emerging prenatal nutrition e-commerce company struggled to launch its Shopify Plus platform with a custom theme that reflected its brand identity. The team needed expert guidance to navigate product setup, tagging strategies, subscription functionality, and performance optimization.

Solution: Toptal deployed a senior Shopify developer to transform detailed design concepts into a fully functional custom theme. Leveraging HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Liquid, and Ruby on Rails, the developer implemented dynamic pricing, custom Recharge subscription integrations, and optimized navigation and product management to create a seamless purchasing experience.

Impact: The newly launched Shopify platform improved UX and streamlined purchasing flows, enabling the company to transition from a limited online presence to a scalable, fully functional digital storefront. With improved site performance and subscription capabilities, the business was positioned for sustained growth and independent optimization.

Toptal Ranked #1 Most Reliable Professional Services Company in America

Newsweek and Statista’s rankings were based on an independent survey of more than 2,400 decision-makers at Fortune 500s.

IBM — Newsweek's Most Reliable Companies in America 2026 ranking. Toptal is ranked #11, the highest-ranked professional services firm.

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Methodology for the Rankings

How likely the respondent is to recommend the selected company to others.

Measures the convenience of interaction with the company and efficiency of processes.

Measures the company’s cost-effectiveness and quality relative to price.

Measures whether the company consistently meets or exceeds expectations in quality and timeliness of deliverables.

Measures the company’s ability to consistently fulfill commitments and maintain customer trust.

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OUR THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Explore Insights From the Shopify Development Field

Read the latest articles and resources to keep you current on emerging trends in Shopify development, ecommerce optimization, SEO strategies, and user experience design.

The 10 Most Effective Shopify Tools for E-commerce Development, From an Ex-Shopify Engineering Leader

Shopify is the most widely used e-commerce platform for building and managing sophisticated online stores. This guide explores advanced developer tools and strategies designed to refine and optimize your Shopify development workflow.

Alex Massaad

Verified Expert in Engineering

13 Years of Experience

Alex is a seasoned software engineer and manager with expertise in implementing scalable and reliable applications. He is well-versed in Ruby on Rails and React, as well as cloud technologies like AWS and Azure. Alex specializes in Shopify development and was previously a leader on Shopify’s engineering team for more than 10 years.

Expertise

Shopify Development Ruby on Rails JavaScript

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