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Kevin O.

Westford, Massachusetts

$50/hr
5.0
16 jobs

๐Ÿ‘‹ Hi, Iโ€™m Kevin. I help e-commerce brands improve conversion, increase revenue, and build fast, high-performance storefronts. I specialize in Shopify and BigCommerce development, CRO (Conversion Rate Optimization), UX optimization, and frontend performance. My process combines clean, reliable development with proven e-commerce UX best practicesโ€”so every update isnโ€™t just visually polished, but directly improves sales, usability, and customer experience. ๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ˆ ๐ƒ๐จ I specialize in: - Shopify and BigCommerce development (Liquid and Stencil frameworks, custom components, app integrations, theme optimization) - Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) improvements - UX upgrades that reduce friction and increase purchases - Performance-focused rebuilds and feature development If your store needs to look better, convert better, load faster, or work more reliablyโ€”I can help. ๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ˆ ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฅ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ Most developers only focus on code. I focus on outcomes. I combine: - clean, reliable development - strong UX instincts - practical CRO thinking I conduct research, collect data, and work with conversion-focused UX designers to help your store make more money. ๐ŸŽจ ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง & ๐”๐— ๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž I come from a creative, design-oriented background, which means the work I do is not only performance optimized but also visually consistent with your brand and industry. Small details matter in e-commerceโ€”and I take notice. ๐‹๐ž๐ญ'๐ฌ ๐“๐š๐ฅ๐ค If you need BigCommerce development, CRO improvements, or a modernized e-commerce experience that drives real performance, Iโ€™d be happy to help. Send me a message and let me know your business's goals.

  • Ecommerce
  • Web Development
  • Front-End Development
  • JavaScript
  • React
  • Responsive Design
  • HTML
  • CSS
Sohaib A.

Faisalabad, Pakistan

$40/hr
4.7
74 jobs

Most developers build stores. I build unfair advantages. โœ… Top Rated Plus Developer | Top 3% on Upwork โœ… I specialize in high-performance eCommerce ecosystems โ€” Shopify, BigCommerce, WordPress, React, Node โ€” engineered for scale, data clarity, and revenue growth. I donโ€™t touch projects unless I can improve one of these: โ€ข Conversion rate โ€ข Average order value โ€ข Retention โ€ข Tracking accuracy โ€ข Technical performance My expertise: โ€ข Advanced custom app & API development โ€ข Server-side tracking (Meta, Google, GA4, GTM) โ€ข Conversion architecture & UX psychology โ€ข ADA compliance at code level โ€ข Klaviyo revenue automation โ€ข Technical SEO (on-page + structural) โ€ข Custom dashboards & backend systems If your store is doing well โ€” I optimize it. If itโ€™s stuck โ€” I unlock it. I donโ€™t compete on price. I compete on results. โœ…

  • BigCommerce
  • Shopify
  • Shopify Templates
  • Shopify Plus
  • Liquid
  • Shopify Theme
  • Dropshipping
  • Ecommerce Website
  • WordPress
  • HTML5
  • CSS 3
  • JavaScript
  • Node.js
  • React
  • PHP
Tejas S.

Ahmedabad, India

$25/hr
4.9
126 jobs

We are an eCommerce design and development company with a dedicated in-house team of web designers and developers. Our expertise covers a wide range of services, including custom development, platform migration, custom app development (both private and public), theme design and development, API integration, and custom payment solutions such as Razorpay. We position ourselves as a one stop solution for all your eCommerce business needs, committed to delivering, high quality solutions that help your brand grow and succeed online. Leading E commerce Agency. Staff Augmentation services are available for various resources. โœ… Top-Rated Verified Developer with 15+ years of experience in website design and development โœ… Engagement Models - Fixed cost - T&M (Time & Material) - Dedicated resource โœ… Our services - Custom website design - Custom App/Software development - Ecommerce development - Ecommerce consultation - Platform migrations - Digital marketing - Website/App maintenance - Ecommerce Store administration / Virtual Assistance (Manage product catalog, orders, coordination with suppliers and other teams) - Ecommerce Marketplace management and promotion โœ… Core skills in Shopify, BigCommerce, WordPress & WooCommerce: โš’ BigCommerce design and development โš’ BigCommerce custom theme development โš’ BigCommerce Stencil framework โš’ Apps integration โš’ Custom apps development โš’ Inventory management โš’ Data migration โš’ Admin/back-end work โš’ Custom feature development โš’ WordPress website design and development โš’ WooCommerce store setup and customization โš’ Custom WordPress theme and plugin development โš’ WordPress migration and data import/export โš’ WooCommerce payment gateway integration and custom features โš’ Shopify, BigCommerce, WordPress & WooCommerce Design: Responsive web design, UX/UI design, theme design and customization, motion design, wireframing & prototyping, app interface design, ad creatives, email template design, branding & logo design. โš’ Shopify, BigCommerce, WordPress & WooCommerce Development: Front- and back-end development, custom theme development, headless development, API integration, ERP/CRM integrations, as well as plugin development and customization. Expert Skills: โœ“ Custom theme design & development โœ“ BC theme Development for the salable theme on BC Theme Store โœ“ Custom App Development โœ“ API integration โœ“ Theme setup & customization โœ“ Magento Development and Migrations โœ“ PSD to Wordpress web design โœ“ E-commerce admin service โœ“ Site build from scratch โœ“ woocommerce development โœ“ HTML5 design, Javascript, jQuery, CSS3 โœ“ Php development โœ“ Cake PHP โœ“ Laravel โœ“ SEO โœ“ Plug in Development โœ“ Magento to Shopify Migration โœ“ Node JS Key area of Expertise:- โœ…BigCommerce โœ…WordPress/ WooCommerce โœ…Shopify โœ…PSD/Figma to shopify โœ…Squarespace โœ…Unbounce โœ…HTML5 / CSS3 / SASS / Bootstrap/JS/Jquery โœ…Convert PSD/Figma to HTML5 โœ…Zeplinโ€‹,โ€‹ GIT, Bitbucket, Trello, Jira, Gulp โœ…Graphics using, UX/UI: Adobe Muse, Adobe creative packages (Photoshop, Figma, InDesign, Illustrator), CorelDraw, Sketch. โ€‹ Digital Marketing โœ“ SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) โœ“ SMM (Social Media Marketing strategies & content creation) โœ“ PPC (Pay per click Google, Meta) โœ“ CRO (Conversion rate optimisation) I along with my team can get started on any project right away. Please message us for more details.

  • BigCommerce
  • User Experience Design
  • Figma
  • Ecommerce Website Development
  • Shopify
  • Front-End Development
  • Theme Development
  • API Development
  • WordPress Development
  • Node.js
  • React
  • PHP
  • Laravel
  • CodeIgniter
  • WordPress
Javed I.

Faisalabad, Pakistan

$35/hr
4.9
632 jobs

With over 15 years of experience in e-commerce, I deliver top-notch e-commerce store development. My main strengths includes BigCommerce stencil, Catalyst and Make swift with native React app, Shopify, WordPress and Volusion. I specialize in custom theme development, transforming Figma designs into fully functional, pixel-perfect BigCommerce storefronts. My expertise includes Liquid/Stencil template creation, advanced styling, and performance-optimized frontend development. I have strong experience in API integration, enabling dynamic features, secure data handling, customize checkout and seamless third-party service connections. E-commerce Expertise: - BigCommerce Specialist: Bigcommerce partner, Skilled in-app and theme development, including widgets, add-ons, and headless commerce solutions using stencil, React.js, Vercel, and Catalyst, as well as Contentful and Makeswift for Headless Bigcommerce. - Shopify Expert & Certified Theme Developer: Specialized in custom Shopify themes and app development. โœ… Bigcommerce Approved Partner: partners.bigcommerce.com/directory/partner/1860091/ags-developers โœ… Top Rated Plus since years! โœ… Over 17000 hours working on Upwork โœ… 100% Client Satisfaction! โœ… Available in US time zone for work! โœ… Bigcommerce, Shopify, WooCommerce and Wordpress โœ… Bigcommerce Multistorefront (MSF) โœ… Custom Theme Development (Shopify 2.0, BigCommerce, WooCommerce) โœ… BigCommerce to Shopify (Vice Versa) Migrations โ€” with 100% SEO and data retention โœ… Speed Optimization for faster load times and better Core Web Vitals โœ… Advanced GA4, GTM, Google Ads & Meta Event Tracking โœ… Custom Shopify Apps, Widgets, and Checkout Integrations โœ… BigCommerce Custom Widgets, API & GraphQL Solutions โœ… Product listings with data collection on Bigcommerce and shopify โœ… Backup and restore โœ… Ecommerce website design and development โœ… Data entry & processing โ€“ Data migration โœ… Website Mock up (Using: XD, Figma, PSD, Ai) โœ… BigCommerce Structured data for google feed โœ… BigCommerce Payment methods and Shipping set up โœ… BigCommerce stencil theme creation from design Mockup (Using: XD, Figma, PSD, Ai) โœ… BigCommerce SEO - (On Page Seo , Products Schema Optimization , FAQs) โœ… App recommendations and setup โœ… BigCommerce Dynamic Theme Options โœ… BigCommerce Page builder โœ… Google analytics , Live Chat , Apps Integration โœ… Writing custom JS Scripts โœ“ Shopify Liquid coding โœ“ Shopify 2.0 theme creation โœ“ Shopify theme setup & customization โœ“ Data format in CSV โœ“ PSD to WordPress web design โœ“ WordPress website setup & customization โœ“ Woo commerce development โœ“ HTML5 and CSS3 design We have a good portfolio of eCommerce websites and custom-built features that we can share with you depending upon the platform services you are looking for. It would be my pleasure to work for you and make you another success story. Thank you...

  • BigCommerce
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce
  • Theme Development
  • Theme Customization
  • Product Listings
  • Platform Migration
  • Ecommerce Website Development
  • Stencil
  • Data Migration
  • CMS Product Upload
  • Google Tag Manager
  • Google Analytics
  • Website
  • Payment Gateway
Sajid J.

Lahore, Pakistan

$25/hr
4.7
63 jobs

Struggling with low conversions or slow sales on your BigCommerce, WooCommerce, or Shopify store? I help e-commerce brands fix exactly that, fast. If you want a store that works and grows (not just looks good), youโ€™ve just found your guy. ๐Ÿ… ๐“๐จ๐ฉ ๐‘๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐…๐ซ๐ž๐ž๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ซ with $100k+ earned and 250+ successful eCommerce builds โœ… ๐‚๐ฅ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ญ-๐Ÿ๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐œ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐š๐›๐จ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, clear communication, no guesswork, no delays โœ… ๐ˆ๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ง๐ญ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ซ๐ญ ๐š๐ฏ๐š๐ข๐ฅ๐š๐›๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ, even for urgent projects, landing pages in 1 day ๐ŸŒŸ ๐…๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฅ-๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐œ๐ค ๐ž๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ๐œ๐ž ๐ž๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ž across BigCommerce, Shopify, WooCommerce โœ… ๐”๐ง๐ฅ๐ข๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฏ๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ included until youโ€™re thrilled with the result โœ… ๐ƒ๐ž๐š๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ž-๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ง ๐๐ž๐ฅ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ with no need for reminders or follow-ups ๐ŸŒŸ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง-๐จ๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐ข๐ณ๐ž๐ ๐๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐ฌ that turn visitors into customers โœ… ๐‹๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ -๐Ÿ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ, ๐’๐„๐Ž-๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐œ๐จ๐๐ž that performs under pressure โœ… ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž, ๐ฌ๐ž๐œ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ baked into every store I'm an eCommerce developer with a strong track record of over 250 stores launched using BigCommerce, WooCommerce, and Shopify. My focus is simple: build fast, functional, and conversion-ready websites that help businesses grow. I offer hands-on on-page SEO, technical SEO, and CRO support, helping you rank higher, reduce bounce, and convert more. Whether you're launching a new store, redesigning an outdated one, or fixing performance issues, I bring both the technical skill and the marketing mindset needed to deliver results quickly, clearly, and with zero guesswork. ------------------- Services I Offer ------------------- โœ“ BigCommerce Store Development & Customization Theme edits, API integrations, custom checkout workflows, headless storefronts, BigCommerce stencil builds โœ“ WooCommerce & WordPress eCommerce Mobile-ready, fast-loading, conversion-focused online stores with WooCommerce speed optimization and WordPress SEO services โœ“ Shopify Store Setup & Optimization Custom themes, high-performance product pages, Shopify product page optimization, sales-driven UX improvements โœ“ Landing Page Design (Delivered in 1 Day) Clean, high-converting pages for launches, paid ads, and promotions โ€” built in 24 hours โœ“ On-Page SEO & Technical Optimization Meta tags, URL structure, Core Web Vitals, internal linking, schema markup, keyword hierarchy, WordPress SEO enhancements โœ“ Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) Funnel fixes, UX audits, trust-building elements, abandoned cart recovery, A/B testing setup โœ“ Search Engine Marketing Setup (SEM) GA4 configuration, Facebook Pixel, Microsoft Ads, Pinterest Ads, TikTok tracking, event-based conversions โœ“ eCommerce Website Redesign & Performance Optimization Speed issues, cart abandonment, WooCommerce optimization, mobile UX fixes, product filtering, user behavior tracking โœ“ Ongoing Support & Maintenance Product uploads, plugin updates, theme fixes, bug resolution, monthly site care plans -------------------------------------------- ๐“๐จ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฌ & ๐“๐ž๐œ๐ก๐ง๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ ๐ˆ ๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐–๐ข๐ญ๐ก -------------------------------------------- โœ… Frontend React, Preact, jQuery, Handlebars, Mustache, styled-components, Emotion, ZURB Foundation, Bootstrap, Slick Slider, Swiper, OWL Carousel โœ… Backend / Platforms BigCommerce, Shopify, WooCommerce, WordPress, Magento, PHP, MySQL, Next.js, Shogun Frontend โœ… Performance & Speed LazySizes, Webpack, Varnish, SWC, core-js, Priority Hints, HTTP/3, page caching โœ… Analytics & Ads Google Analytics (GA4), Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, Microsoft Ads, Pinterest Ads, TikTok Pixel, Twitter Ads, LinkedIn Insight Tag, DoubleClick, AdRoll โœ… SEO & Meta Tags Yoast SEO, Open Graph, schema markup, structured data, SEO audits โœ… Marketing & Email Automation Klaviyo, Mailchimp, HubSpot, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, OptinMonster, Kartra, Emarsys, Attentive โœ… CDN & Security Cloudflare, Bunny CDN, jsDelivr, cdnjs, Imperva, reCAPTCHA, HSTS, Segment Consent Manager โœ… UI / Fonts / Accessibility Google Fonts, Font Awesome, Ionicons, CivicTheme, AccessiBe โœ… Support & CRM Zendesk, Gorgias, Groove, Front Chat โœ… Payments & Returns Authorize.net, Bolt, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Affirm, Sezzle, Amazon Pay, Happy Returns โœ… A/B Testing & Retargeting Convert, Criteo, RTB House, LimeSpot, Candy Rack โœ… Hosting & Infrastructure Amazon Web Services (AWS), Vercel, Microsoft Azure, Google Hosted Libraries โœ… Affiliate & Review Tools Trustpilot, Yotpo, Stamped, AWIN, Social Snowball If youโ€™ve read this far, youโ€™re likely serious about finding someone reliable, so letโ€™s talk. I respond fast, work even faster, and care about your results like theyโ€™re mine. Message me now, and letโ€™s make your store perform the way it should. โœ… Relevant Skills & Keywords: BigCommerce expert, WooCommerce developer, WordPress eCommerce, landing page designer, on-page SEO specialist, CRO

  • BigCommerce
  • Web Design
  • Web Development
  • Website Redesign
  • Shopify
  • SEO Audit
  • WordPress
  • Website Customization
  • WordPress Customization
  • Web Development Consultation
  • WordPress Bug Fix
  • Custom Web Design
  • Ecommerce Store Setup
  • Custom Ecommerce Store
  • Ecommerce Website Development
Jeffrey W.

Knoxville, Tennessee

$55/hr
5.0
34 jobs

โœฆ ๐“”๐”๐“น๐“ฎ๐“ป๐“ฒ๐“ฎ๐“ท๐“ฌ๐“ฎ ๐—œ'๐—บ ๐—ฎ ๐—ณ๐˜‚๐—น๐—น-๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฏ ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฑ ๐˜†๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜€ of experience specializing in BigCommerce, Shopify, React, and custom eCommerce solutions. I bring a deep understanding of both technical development and digital marketing strategy. โœฆ ๐“ข๐“น๐“ฎ๐“ฌ๐“ฒ๐“ช๐“ต๐“ฒ๐”ƒ๐“ช๐“ฝ๐“ฒ๐“ธ๐“ท ๐—œ ๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜‡๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—•๐—ถ๐—ด๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ณ๐˜† ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ (Celigo, Netsuite, Shiphawk, etc), as well as React and React meta-frameworks such as NextJs, Gatsby, and Astro. โœฆ ๐“•๐“ต๐“ฎ๐”๐“ฒ๐“ซ๐“ฒ๐“ต๐“ฒ๐“ฝ๐”‚ ๐— ๐˜† ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐—ผ๐˜„๐˜€ ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—น๐˜† between different technologies, which is reflected in my history as lead-developer and consultant for multiple e-commerce companies. I am very adept at implementing eCommerce process for the following stack: โœฆ BigCommerce โœฆ Shopify โœฆ Celigo (integrator.io) โœฆ Netsuite (ERP) โœฆ ShipHawk (Warehouse Management) โœฆ Google Merchant Center (Including GTM, Ads, and syncing catalogs) โœฆ Omnisend (Email Marketing) โœฆ Much more. Along with technical expertise, my experience in marketing includes managing over 500k in paid ad spend annually. โœฆ ๐“’๐“ธ๐“ถ๐“ถ๐“ฒ๐“ฝ๐“ถ๐“ฎ๐“ท๐“ฝ When hired, I treat any company as if it were my own. ๐— ๐˜† ๐—ด๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ.

  • BigCommerce
  • Ecommerce
  • React
  • Node.js
  • ShipHawk
  • SQL
  • JavaScript
  • SEO Strategy
  • Front-End Development
  • Back-End Development
  • Gatsby.js
  • MongoDB
  • Airtable
  • CSS

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BigCommerce Developer Hiring Guide

A BigCommerce developer is a professional who specializes in building, customizing, and maintaining e-commerce websites using the BigCommerce platform. They help businesses design tailored solutions for their online stores, integrating features such as custom themes, payment gateways, and third-party apps. BigCommerce developers ensure that e-commerce stores are optimized for performance, user experience, and conversion rates.

With their technical expertise, BigCommerce developers can create responsive, scalable, and secure online stores that align with your business needs and goals, whether you're launching a new store or enhancing an existing one.

What does a BigCommerce developer do?

A BigCommerce developer focuses on designing, building, and maintaining online stores using BigCommerce. They handle tasks such as custom theme development, API integrations, and performance optimization to ensure the e-commerce store functions smoothly and efficiently.

BigCommerce developers also help configure payment systems, create custom apps, and integrate third-party services to improve user experience and site performance. Their work helps businesses attract more customers, increase sales, and streamline the management of online stores.

Why hire a BigCommerce developer?

Hiring a BigCommerce developer gives you access to technical expertise that ensures your online store performs optimally and stands out in a competitive market. They can help you design a professional, functional, and user-friendly e-commerce site tailored to your specific business needs.

Here are five key benefits of hiring a BigCommerce developer:

  • Custom store design. A developer can create a unique store design that aligns with your brand and enhances the user experience.
  • Integration of apps and tools. They help integrate third-party apps, payment gateways, and other tools to improve the functionality of your store.
  • Performance optimization. Developers ensure your store loads quickly, is mobile-friendly, and provides a smooth user experience, helping to increase conversion rates.
  • Ongoing maintenance and support. They provide technical support, perform updates, and resolve any issues that arise with your store.
  • Scalability. A BigCommerce developer can build a site that grows with your business, adding features and capabilities as needed.

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To hire a skilled BigCommerce developer, follow these steps:

  • Sign up. Create a Client account on Upwork to get started.
  • Post a job. Write a job post that outlines your specific e-commerce needs and the type of features or customizations you want for your BigCommerce store. For more, see this guide on how to post a job.
  • Shortlist talent. Review proposals and portfolios to find developers with experience in BigCommerce and a track record of successful e-commerce projects.
  • Interview candidates. Discuss their experience with similar e-commerce projects, custom integrations, and their approach to solving technical challenges.
  • Hire talent. Once you've identified the right developer, hire them and begin collaborating on your e-commerce store. 

For more details on the hiring process, see this guide on how to hire freelancers.

How to write a BigCommerce developer job post

Writing a detailed job post will help you attract the right BigCommerce developer. Hereโ€™s how to structure your post:

  • Describe your project. Provide an overview of your store, its goals, and any specific features or integrations you need.
  • List required skills. Mention any specific skills youโ€™re looking for, such as API integration, custom theme development, or experience with payment gateways.
  • Specify tools and apps. If you need expertise in certain apps or third-party services, include them in your job post.
  • Set a budget. Provide a budget range based on the scope and complexity of your project.
  • Set a timeline. Include any deadlines or milestones for launching or updating your e-commerce store.

Common BigCommerce developer responsibilities

BigCommerce developers are responsible for a variety of tasks to ensure your e-commerce store is functional, optimized, and scalable. Common responsibilities include:

  • Custom theme development. Designing and developing custom themes that align with your brand and improve the shopping experience.
  • API and app integration. Integrating third-party services, payment gateways, and custom apps to enhance store functionality.
  • Performance optimization. Improving site speed, responsiveness, and SEO to increase traffic and conversions.
  • Ongoing technical support. Providing maintenance, updates, and troubleshooting to ensure the store runs smoothly.
  • Data migration and management. Assisting with migrating data from other platforms or managing large volumes of inventory and customer data.

Industries hiring BigCommerce developers

BigCommerce developers are in demand across a variety of industries, especially those that rely on e-commerce to drive sales. Common industries include:

  • Retail and fashion. Online clothing and accessories stores hire developers to create visually appealing and user-friendly websites.
  • Health and beauty. Brands selling health products or beauty items use BigCommerce developers to create secure, fast, and reliable online stores.
  • Electronics and gadgets. Companies selling tech products require custom functionality and secure checkout processes, which BigCommerce developers can provide.
  • Home goods. Businesses selling furniture, decor, and other home goods need developers to build stores that showcase products and make checkout seamless.
  • Food and beverage. E-commerce stores in the food and beverage sector use BigCommerce developers to create custom solutions for shipping, subscriptions, and promotions.
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What qualifications should I look for in a BigCommerce developer?

Look for a developer with experience in building and optimizing BigCommerce stores, proficiency in custom theme development, and knowledge of API integration. Reviewing their portfolio and asking for references can help assess their skills.

How long does it take to set up a BigCommerce store?

The timeline depends on the complexity of your store. Simple setups can take a few weeks, while more customized or complex stores may take several months.

Can a BigCommerce developer help with SEO?

Yes, many BigCommerce developers specialize in optimizing e-commerce stores for SEO, helping your site rank higher in search engines and attract more traffic.

What tools do BigCommerce developers use?

BigCommerce developers typically use the BigCommerce platform itself and development tools for custom coding, API integration, and performance optimization.

Do I need ongoing support after my store is launched?

Yes, ongoing technical support is important for maintaining your store, resolving issues, and implementing updates to keep your store secure and functional.

Hire a BigCommerce developer on Upwork

Ready to find a qualified BigCommerce developer for your project? Sign up for Upwork and post a job to connect with skilled developers who can help meet your e-commerce needs.