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Shopify Experts for Costa Rica, Working Remotely

The risky part of a Costa Rican Shopify build isn't the design. It's checkout, where the payment provider, prices in colones and hand-entered tax rates meet for the first time on a real order.

Stores based in Costa Rica have no Shopify Payments option, which is why that checkout depends on a third-party provider and careful testing. A good expert tests that meeting point before launch, not after your first refund request.

We don't have a Costa Rican shortlist yet, so the Shopify experts for Costa Rica listed below are remote specialists. They're based outside Costa Rica and take on merchants around Latin America.

Send two or three of them a brief that describes your checkout, not just your homepage, and ask for a fixed price.

Remote Shopify experts for Costa Rican stores

Matias Lopez
ML
Front-End DeveloperBuenos Aires, ArgentinaFrom $70
4.97(163 reviews)
shopexpertsscore
85

I have over five years of experience in web development using technologies such as Shopify, Angular, Node.js, JavaScript, React, Vue, MongoDB, MySQL, and PHP. My journey with Shopify started when I joined Hey Carson, now known as 'Shop Experts', successfully completing their trial period. I have gained significant experience in Shopify development. I've worked in complex tasks such as integrating Shopify apps, Shopify Admin API, custom design development, apps extensions development, theme development and much more. Over the past few years, I've acquired what I believe is a solid understanding of Shopify development, which helps me deliver high-quality solutions to the clients I've worked with.

Deyan Chernogorski
DC
Shopify Plus EngineerRuse, BulgariaFrom $65
4.95(74 reviews)
shopexpertsscore
100

Shopify Performance & Front-end Developer | 10+ Years Building Fast, Custom Stores I’ve spent over 10 years building, customizing, and speeding up Shopify stores for brands of all sizes. I build custom themes and apps, fix slow pages, improve how a store looks and works on desktop and mobile, and handle Shopify Plus checkout customization with Functions. I care about work that is reliable on launch day and still holds up months later, so I stay available after delivery. Proud father of Radost. What I do Custom themes, apps, and front-end features, built to fit your store Shopify Plus Functions and checkout customization CRO & Speed optimization and Core Web Vitals, including advanced CLS fixes UX improvements that make your products easier to find and buy, on desktop and mobile What sets me apart Reliability. Good development doesn’t end at launch, so I stay available for support, improvements, and fast problem-solving. Clients get one person who knows their store and answers quickly, before and after delivery. Free Store Quick Look Send me your store link and within 3 business days I’ll send a one-page summary covering: Your biggest speed problem, explained in plain language A first look at your apps: how many are installed, what looks wrong, and which ones could be replaced with custom theme code Three things on your mobile shopping path that I would fix first, each with a screenshot It’s free, there’s no commitment, and I change nothing on your store. If you’d like the issues fixed, we go ahead step by step: I confirm the scope, and you approve each step. I take a limited number each week, for established stores. Canvas services (new Shopify feature) Canvas store-build sprint For new launches and smaller merchants who want a custom store fast. Kickoff call to define your brand, products, audience, and goals AI-assisted design direction: I write the brief and guide Sidekick in Canvas, then refine the result with direct edits and QA Responsive QA on mobile, tablet, and desktop, covering product, collection, cart, and checkout flows Core Web Vitals and layout shift check before launch Launch, walkthrough, and a post-launch support window of 14 days Working with me Whether it’s a full store build, advanced customization, a Canvas build, or performance tuning, you get clear communication, consistent quality, and dependable support. Not sure where to start? Send me your store link for a free Quick Look.

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Rabia Tariq
RT
Shopify Plus EngineerIslamabad, PakistanFrom $100
4.99(20 reviews)
shopexpertsscore
100

I’m a Shopify & Shopify Plus Engineer with 9+ years of hands-on experience, specializing in building, optimizing, and scaling high-performing eCommerce stores. At ShopExperts, I work with growth-focused brands to deliver clean, conversion-driven Shopify solutions, from custom theme development and advanced Liquid/JavaScript customization to store migrations, speed optimization, and complex third-party integrations. My core strengths include: Shopify & Shopify Plus development Custom theme development and heavy theme refactors Site speed optimization & Core Web Vitals Wix / Magento / Squarespace / Square Up / Kajabi / WordPress → Shopify migrations with SEO preservation Custom apps, APIs, and system integrations CRO-focused UX improvements for higher conversions I’m known for my structured approach, clean code, and transparent communication. I don’t just “implement features”, I focus on long-term store health, scalability, and performance, ensuring merchants are set up for sustainable growth. If you’re looking for a reliable senior Shopify engineer who understands both the technical and business side of eCommerce, I’d be happy to help. Big ideas, small questions, or “help, my store is broken” moments — let’s talk on a free discovery call 💬 https://calendly.com/rabia234t/call

Sumit Chakradhar
SC
Shopify Plus EngineerKathmandu, NepalFrom $100
4.97(130 reviews)
shopexpertsscore
100

10+ years, 500+ Shopify store owners, and countless successful projects—I'm a top-rated Shopify expert dedicated to helping brands improve their store's conversion, speed, functionality, and aesthetics. As the longest-serving developer at Shopexperts (formerly HeyCarson), I've built my reputation on meticulous attention to detail, reliability, and unwavering commitment to client success. My work speaks for itself —check out reviews from past clients who can attest to my dedication and results-driven approach.

Lautaro Climent
LC
Front-End DeveloperBuenos Aires, ArgentinaFrom $65
4.91(58 reviews)
shopexpertsscore
100

I’m a seasoned web developer and Shopify specialist with over 5 years of experience delivering high-converting, beautifully designed online stores for clients worldwide. As a core member of the ShopExperts team, I’ve led and contributed to projects ranging from complete Shopify migrations to advanced customizations, always focusing on UX/UI best practices and modern e-commerce strategies. My approach blends technical excellence with creative vision: I believe that every brand deserves a digital presence as unique and inspiring as its mission. Whether you’re a startup seeking rapid growth or an established business looking to refresh your online store, I’ll help you unlock your site’s full potential. I specialize in all aspects of modern web development and optimization: From designing and building engaging websites, to customizing user experiences, integrating third-party tools, and ensuring your online presence performs at its best. My clients value my clarity, reliability, and my commitment to going the extra mile to achieve outstanding results. I’m passionate about staying ahead of e-commerce trends and turning challenges into growth opportunities. Let’s build the future of your brand, together.

Muhammad Asad ullah baig
MA
Shopify Plus EngineerIslamabad, PakistanFrom $100
5.00(16 reviews)
shopexpertsscore
95

Turn Your Shopify Store Into a Reliable Sales Engine If you're looking for a Shopify developer who understands both the technical side and the business outcomes behind it, you're in the right place. As a Shopify Certified Developer with 10+ years of hands-on experience, I've worked with 100+ brands across fashion, apparel, beauty, food, fitness, and electronics to build stores that are fast, scalable, and built to convert. Whether you're a founder launching your first store or an established brand ready to level up, I bring the expertise to get you there. What Gets Delivered: Every project is approached with one goal, growth. Here's what that looks like in practice: Custom Shopify Theme Development — Figma and Adobe XD designs transformed into clean, maintainable Liquid-based themes optimized for performance and long-term scalability Store Redesigns & UX Improvements — Navigation restructured, friction points removed, and user journeys refined to drive more conversions without disrupting live traffic Speed & Performance Optimization — Core Web Vitals improvements, faster page load times, and technical SEO fixes that directly impact search rankings and reduce bounce rate Custom Feature Development — Bundles, upsells, subscriptions, loyalty programs, and third-party API integrations tailored to specific business models Store Migrations & Ongoing Support — Smooth, low-risk platform migrations and dependable technical maintenance that keep operations running without interruption Why Brands Keep Coming Back: Every architecture decision, layout choice, and integration is guided by one question: Does this help the business grow? Clean code and structured development aren't just standards — they're what make a store reliable at scale. Founders launching from scratch, in-house teams needing a trusted technical collaborator, and agencies looking for a dependable Shopify specialist, all have found long-term value in this kind of partnership. Ready to Grow Your Shopify Store? Whether it's a full custom build, a performance overhaul, or targeted improvements to boost conversions, let's map out a clear path forward. Reach out to discuss your goals and what's possible.

Awais Javed
AJ
Front-End DeveloperOttawa, CanadaFrom $295
5.00(19 reviews)
shopexpertsscore
100

I'm a Shopify developer with years of hands-on experience building and scaling e-commerce stores — from custom theme development to conversion rate optimization and third-party integrations. I've worked with brands like Après Nail and through platforms like Storetasker, delivering solutions that look great and perform even better. I specialize in Liquid programming, frontend development, and UI/UX enhancement. Whether you need a full theme build, a tricky app integration, or a speed and SEO overhaul, I bring a detail-oriented approach that gets results — not just code. I leverage AI tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot throughout my workflow — drafting Liquid logic faster, QA-testing edge cases, and generating content-ready section structures. This means faster turnaround, fewer revisions, and more value for your budget. My background spans custom store builds, GA4 + GTM tracking setups, Klaviyo integrations, loyalty app configurations, A/B testing, and cross-functional collaboration with design and marketing teams. I treat every project like it's my own store on the line. I'm a Computer Software Engineering graduate and Growth Collective certified in Creative Website Design (Shopify). Let's build something that converts.

Slash Themes
ST
AgencyNew Delhi, IndiaFrom $500
5.00(16 reviews)
shopexpertsscore
80

At Slash Themes, we are a Shopify-focused commerce studio built to help ambitious brands launch, scale, and optimize high-performing storefronts with speed and precision. For over 7+ years, we’ve partnered with growing and enterprise merchants to architect Shopify and Shopify Plus experiences that are not only visually compelling but structurally built for scale. From complex replatforming projects to custom feature development, we create solutions that simplify operations, enhance customer journeys, and unlock new revenue opportunities. Our approach blends strategy, design, and deep technical expertise—covering custom theme development, custom app development, performance optimization, CRO, and data-driven enhancements. Every build is crafted with flexibility, speed, and long-term growth in mind, ensuring brands can evolve without limitations. More than a development team, we act as a dedicated Shopify partner—continuously refining, optimizing, and supporting the stores we build so our clients can focus on what matters most: growing their business. Core Shopify Services Shopify Store Setup & Configuration Shopify Theme Customization & Development Store Migration to Shopify (WooCommerce, Magento, etc.) Speed & Performance Optimization App Integration & Custom Functionality Bug Fixing & Troubleshooting Custom Design Implementation (Figma/PSD to Shopify) Ongoing Store Maintenance & Support ✦ With teams based in Germany and India, we support Shopify brands globally.

Dzenana Delibasic
DD
Front-End DeveloperSarajevo, Bosnia & HerzegovinaFrom $120
5.00(4 reviews)
shopexpertsscore
65

Most Shopify stores appear great, but they often fail under the hood. I’ve spent 10 years ensuring that doesn't happen. From custom theme architecture to sophisticated API integrations (CRMs, fulfillment, and custom apps), I provide full-stack solutions that streamline your operations and maximize ROI. What I bring to your project: Precision Frontend: Custom-coded interfaces using React/Vue and Next.js for a lightning-fast, 'app-like' feel. Full-Stack Logic: Deep expertise in Liquid and Shopify APIs to automate your backend and sync your tech stack. Strategic Optimization: A relentless focus on SEO, site speed, and UX that drives actual sales. Whether you need a headless setup or a high-converting custom theme, I offer the agility of a boutique agency with the technical depth of an enterprise team.

Offered services
Shopify Development
Store Setup & Management
AI & Emerging Tech
Consulting & Strategy

Remote by default: hiring for a Costa Rican store

What the listing shows. The listing doesn't open with local experts, because too few are based in Costa Rica so far. The experts listed are located outside Costa Rica and work with Latin American merchants, which means every hire from this page is a remote one.

Panama has the same set-up. Stores in Panama get what Costa Rican stores get from Shopify: no Shopify Payments, Manual Tax only, POS hardware from outside retailers and a Spanish checkout. A small group of experts is based in Panama City, and their page is linked below. Someone who has launched a Panamanian store has already solved most of a Costa Rican one; ask whether they've priced a store in colones, then walk its checkout yourself.

The payment provider account is the one to guard. A third-party provider holds your customers' payments, so open that account in your own business's name, along with the Shopify store itself. The expert gets staff access to Shopify and, only if the integration needs it, limited access to the provider. When the project ends, you remove them; nothing has to be handed back.

Working hours decide how launch day goes. Agree a window each weekday when the expert can be reached, and how a checkout failure gets escalated outside it. An expert whose day barely overlaps yours can still do excellent build work. They just shouldn't be the only person on call when you go live.

Colones or another currency: decide before the quote. Your store sells in Costa Rican colones (CRC), while a remote expert could quote in something else. Agree the contract currency, who covers transfer fees and how exchange-rate swings are handled on longer projects, so the quote and the final invoice match.

A brief that gets a useful quote for a Costa Rican store

Remote experts quote from what you send them. A thin brief gets a padded quote; a precise one gets a number you can trust.

What to put in it:

- What you sell, how many products, and whether you also sell in person

- The payment provider you've chosen, or a request for advice on one that settles in colones

- Who supplies the tax rates (usually your accountant), noting that Shopify offers Manual Tax only for Costa Rica

- The store's language, and any second language you plan to add

- Your launch date and what must be working by then

Questions to send with it. Ask which checkout scenarios they'll test: a successful payment, a declined card, a refund and a discount code. An expert who lists those unprompted has launched stores before. Ask, too, what they'll need from you in the first week.

A paid first step. If two quotes look alike, pay your preferred candidate for a small fixed-price task first, such as connecting the provider on a development store and running those test scenarios. An expert who finds a problem you didn't know about has earned the full contract.

Five checks before a Costa Rican store goes live

Costa Rica's set-up comes down to five checks, and a capable expert works through them in this order.

1. Currency. The store prices in Costa Rican colones (CRC). Every price, discount and shipping rate should be set in colones and checked on the storefront before anything else.

2. Payments. With Shopify Payments unavailable in Costa Rica, a third-party provider handles checkout. The expert connects it and confirms that it accepts payments in colones and shows the methods your customers expect.

3. Tax. Costa Rican stores are limited to Manual Tax, without Shopify Tax or Basic Tax, which means the rates your accountant supplies are the rates customers pay, no more and no less, until someone changes them. The expert enters them, checks totals on test orders and can install a third-party tax app should you want the rates handled by software.

4. Language. Spanish works for staff in the Shopify admin and for customers at checkout. The expert should read the whole checkout in Spanish, including custom fields and the order confirmation email.

5. In-person sales. Shopify sells POS kit through its own hardware store, but not to Costa Rica, so devices come from third-party retailers. The expert confirms each device is supported before you buy, then runs a test sale at the counter.

Where a Costa Rican store needs an expert most

For a Costa Rican store, expert time pays back fastest on these jobs:

Checkout testing

Payments, refunds, discounts and declines tried before launch

Payment provider set-up

A third-party provider connected and settling in colones

Tax configuration

Manual rates keyed in from your accountant and proven on test orders

Spanish checkout and emails

Custom text and notifications translated to match

Platform migration

Products, customers and old URLs moved across cleanly

Before you hire Shopify experts for Costa Rica: FAQs

How much should a Costa Rican store expect to pay a remote expert?

This page has no Costa Rican price range, so price the job from its scope. Ask for a fixed price against your written brief and an hourly rate for changes outside it. Make sure every quote is in the same currency, whether colones or the expert's own, or you'll be judging exchange rates instead of value. Check what testing is included, since that's the line cheap quotes drop first.

Is a remote agency worth the extra cost for a Costa Rican launch?

For a full launch, often yes. An agency can put a designer, a developer and someone running checkout tests on the job at once, and someone covers when your main contact is away. For a single task, such as connecting a payment provider or fixing a theme, a freelancer usually delivers the same result for less. Our freelancer vs agency guide goes deeper.

How do I check a remote expert's work if I'm not technical?

Ask them to build on a duplicate theme and send you a preview link before anything goes live. Place a test order yourself in colones, request a refund on it, and read the confirmation email. Ask for a short handover note listing every app installed and setting changed. If you can't follow the note, ask for a clearer one; you'll need it when someone else takes over.

Will a remote developer work in Spanish for a Costa Rican store?

Check each profile's languages before you shortlist, because the remote experts listed here vary. A developer without Spanish can still configure the store, but the checkout will run in Spanish, so someone fluent should write and proofread anything customers read. Hiring a Spanish-speaking expert saves that extra step.

What response time should I agree with a remote expert?

Agree it in the contract rather than hoping. A sensible standard is a reply within one working day for routine requests and a much faster response for anything that stops orders, such as payments failing at your provider or a broken checkout. Ask how urgent issues reach them outside normal hours and who covers their holidays.