Hire ShopifyDevelopersCustom Themes & Shopify Plus Builds
In-house Shopify engineers building custom Liquid themes, checkout extensions, and Shopify Plus storefronts — tuned to convert, not just launch.
Shopify Developers Capabilities We Cover
Every developer is a direct Mtoag employee — vetted in-house, never sourced from a third-party marketplace. Rate: £32–£52/hr across all capability areas.
Custom Theme Development
Bespoke Liquid themes matching your brand.
- Custom Liquid theme builds
- Theme 2.0 sections & blocks
- Mobile-first responsive design
- Speed-optimised templates
Shopify Plus & Checkout Extensibility
Enterprise features for high-volume stores.
- Checkout UI extensions
- Shopify Functions
- B2B storefront configuration
- Script/Flow automation
App Development & Integrations
Custom apps and third-party connections.
- Custom Shopify app development
- ERP & inventory integrations
- Payment gateway integrations
- Webhook-driven automation
Migration to Shopify
Clean migration from legacy platforms.
- Migration from Magento/WooCommerce
- Product & order data mapping
- SEO-safe URL redirects
- Zero-downtime cutover
Performance & Core Web Vitals
Fast storefronts that rank and convert.
- Core Web Vitals optimisation
- Image & asset optimisation
- Lazy loading strategy
- Third-party script auditing
Subscription & Multi-Currency Setup
Recurring revenue and global sales.
- Subscription app integration
- Multi-currency & multi-language
- Localised checkout experiences
- Tax & duty configuration
Flexible Hiring Models for Shopify Projects
Three ways to work with Mtoag developers — choose based on project certainty, not a one-size-fits-all contract.
A ring-fenced team working exclusively on your project, under your direction, with Mtoag providing PM and QA oversight. Best for: long-term products, ongoing feature development, teams needing continuity.
Billed monthly, fixed team size · Minimum 3 monthsIndividual developers slot into your existing team and processes, reporting to your leads. Best for: filling specific skill gaps, short-term capacity spikes.
Billed hourly or monthly · Minimum 1 monthFlexible hours billed as work is delivered, with no long-term commitment. Best for: uncertain scope, pilot projects, proof-of-concepts.
Billed hourly · No minimum commitment| Criteria | Dedicated Team | Staff Augmentation | Time & Material |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Long-term products | Skill gaps | Uncertain scope |
| Minimum term | 3 months | 1 month | None |
| Billing | Monthly fixed | Hourly/monthly | Hourly |
| Your control | Full PM control | Reports to your leads | Full PM control |
| Scaling speed | 5–10 business days | 5 business days | Immediate |
Why UK Businesses Hire Shopify Developers from Mtoag
0 Subcontractors, Ever
All developers are direct Mtoag employees.
Interview Before You Hire
A technical interview is included, always, no exceptions.
Replacement Guarantee
Free replacement within the first 2 weeks if the fit isn't right.
5–10 Day Start
Most engagements begin within 5–10 business days of signing.
Full IP Ownership
All code belongs to you from day one, written into every contract.
4+ Year Average Tenure
Our developers stay, so your project keeps the same team.
How We Vet Our Shopify Developers
Role-specific coding test.
Senior engineer panel review.
Real project work, evaluated.
Only top-tier candidates join the bench.
Shopify Developers Case Studies
Real projects, real shopify outcomes.
Hire Shopify Developers — Questions Answered
10 direct answers. No sales language.
Dedicated Shopify developer rates in the UK typically range from £32–£52 per hour depending on seniority. Mtoag provides an exact quote after a free scoping call, with rates fixed for the engagement and no hidden fees.
A dedicated developer works exclusively on your project during agreed hours, integrates with your existing team, and is backed by Mtoag's QA and project management infrastructure. A freelancer typically juggles multiple clients with no accountability layer beyond themselves.
Most engagements start within 5–10 business days of contract signing. Pre-vetted developers are often available within 5 days; highly specialised requirements may take 10–15 business days to match precisely.
Yes. Every hire includes a live technical interview covering theme architecture decisions, checkout customisation limits, and performance tuning before you commit. You approve every developer before they start — you are never assigned one without your say.
Mtoag offers a replacement guarantee within the first 2 weeks of any engagement at no additional cost. If the fit isn't right, we match you with an alternative developer from our in-house team — your project timeline is protected.
Yes. Mtoag's UK and India-based engineering teams offer overlap with UK working hours (GMT/BST) as standard. Clients requiring full UK-hours-only coverage can request UK-based developers specifically during scoping.
The hourly rate includes the developer's time, project management oversight, QA testing support, and standard infrastructure (Slack, Jira/Linear access, staging environments). There are no separate management fees or hidden platform charges.
Yes. Dedicated hiring is designed for flexibility — you can add developers with 5–10 business days' notice or reduce team size with 2 weeks' notice, without penalty clauses common in fixed-term contracts.
Yes, 100%. All code and documentation created by your dedicated developer belongs to you from day one — this is written into every Mtoag hiring contract as standard, with no separate IP buyout fee.
Mtoag's shopify developers work with Shopify Liquid, Shopify Functions, and the Shopify Admin/Storefront APIs, matched to the specific requirements of your project during scoping. See the capabilities breakdown above for the full range covered.
Still have questions? Call our team: +44 (115) 888-0557
Let's Find Your Shopify Developer.
Free Consultation. No Commitment.
Tell us your project and team gap. We'll send matched shopify developer profiles within 3–5 business days.