Cloudesk · E-Commerce & CMS Developer
Hire an E-Commerce & CMS Developer on Subscription
Hire an e-commerce and CMS developer on subscription — Shopify, WordPress, and WooCommerce customization and maintenance.
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What a E-Commerce & CMS Developer seat is
An E-Commerce & CMS Developer seat is for live storefronts and content-managed websites that need continuous attention — not a one-time build. Your developer customizes Shopify themes with Liquid, builds and maintains WordPress and WooCommerce stores with PHP, manages plugins and inventory systems, and resolves the checkout bugs and mobile display errors that cost you conversions. Your Project Manager sequences campaigns, fixes, and new features so nothing falls through the cracks.
Who this seat is for
- Shopify or WooCommerce stores that need ongoing fixes, campaigns, and new features every month
- Businesses migrating from an outdated WordPress theme to a cleaner, faster setup
- E-commerce brands that want a dedicated developer without the cost of a full-time hire
- Marketing teams that need developer support for seasonal campaigns and promotional pages
Skills on this seat
Stacks you can select on Pricing for this seat (+$0 on the fixed package).
- Checkout Customization
- Elementor
- PHP
- Shopify (Liquid)
- Store Speed Optimization
- WooCommerce
- WordPress
Duties on your project
What this seat does under your Project Manager.
- Customize Shopify themes using the Liquid templating framework and Storefront API
- Build, configure, and maintain WordPress and WooCommerce stores including custom PHP and plugin work
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot e-commerce plugins, payment integrations, and inventory extensions
- Optimize store loading speed, improve Core Web Vitals, and fix checkout performance issues
- Resolve mobile display errors, layout bugs, and broken checkout flows
- Manage product page templates, category structures, and editor-friendly content models
Example deliverables
- Customized Shopify theme or WooCommerce store aligned to your brand standards
- Optimized product page templates with tailored checkout flow elements
- Speed enhancements targeting improved Core Web Vitals and search engine performance scores
- Plugin configuration, payment integration, and inventory system setup
- Mobile-responsive store layouts tested across major browsers and devices
When to choose a different seat
- Building a custom web application from scratch (use the Full Stack Developer seat)
- Backend API development outside of CMS platforms (use the Backend Developer seat)
- Complex headless commerce architectures with custom React frontends
How the subscription works
- Configure the E-Commerce & CMS Developer seat and choose your package on Pricing.
- Grant collaborator access to your Shopify, WordPress, or WooCommerce dashboard.
- Assign update tasks, campaign pages, or fix requests through your project chat.
- The developer stages changes safely before deploying to your live store.
- Baseline QC checks every delivery before you review. Revisions happen in the same thread.
Compare models on subscription development team, then configure on Pricing.
Seat packages
Dedicated PM, Baseline QC, and daily async standup included on every seat.
Showing Weekly (20% Intro Offer) seat tiers
3 seats = 10% off · 5+ seats = 20% off · All prices USD
Starter
10 hrs/wk$595$476/week20% OFFStarter · 10 hours per week on your one active project — dedicated Project Manager, unlimited role-matched tasks.
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Growth
20 hrs/wk$1,190$952/week20% OFFGrowth · 20 hours per week on your one active project — dedicated Project Manager, unlimited role-matched tasks.
Dedicated
40 hrs/wk$2,380$1,904/week20% OFFDedicated · Full 40 hours per week on your one active project — dedicated Project Manager, unlimited role-matched tasks.
E-Commerce & CMS Developer FAQ
Can this seat handle custom Shopify app integrations?
Yes. Standard plugin embedding, custom Liquid script additions, and Shopify API integrations are supported. Building a fully custom Shopify app from scratch is a larger engagement best quoted separately.
Do you work on headless commerce setups?
Basic headless setups using the Shopify Storefront API are supported. Fully custom headless commerce with a React frontend is better suited to the Full Stack Developer seat.
Are plugin or theme licenses included in the seat price?
No. Third-party plugin licenses, theme purchases, and hosting costs are separate from the labour seat. The seat covers development time only.
Can you maintain a store that already exists or only build new ones?
Both. Existing stores are the most common case — ongoing maintenance, campaign pages, and performance fixes. New stores are built from theme setup to launch as a scoped project.
Related guides
Opens fixed packages with this role ready to add as a seat — add 3+ seats for team discount.
Tools & Access
Common questions about tool licences and what you need to get started.
Do I need to provide tool licences (e.g. Tableau, Power BI, Adobe CC, Figma)?
By default, yes — the client provides access to any proprietary tools, software licences, or platform credentials the developer will need. This keeps your data in your own accounts and avoids delays. That said, Cloudesk can also procure and manage tool licences on your behalf at an additional charge. Your assigned Technical Project Manager will advise on the best setup during onboarding.
What do I actually need to get started?
Two things: (1) access to the tools and platforms your developer will work in, and (2) a brief 30-minute onboarding call with your PM to align on scope and priorities. We handle everything else — developer assignment, sprint planning, daily standups, and Baseline QC on every delivery.
Which tools typically require a paid licence?
Common paid tools include design platforms (Figma, Adobe CC), BI and analytics tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker), cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure), and industry-specific SaaS. Open-source stacks — VS Code, Python, React, PostgreSQL, and similar — need no licence at all. Your PM will flag any tool requirements before the first sprint starts.