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Shopify Experts for Uruguay-Based Stores

Most Shopify work for a Uruguayan store can happen from anywhere. What separates a useful remote hire from a risky one is whether they've built a store that takes pesos without Shopify Payments, which isn't offered in Uruguay, and with tax rates entered by hand.

Too few Shopify experts in Uruguay have joined shopexperts so far to fill a list of their own. The listing below shows remote experts instead: based in other countries, and working with merchants across Latin America.

That isn't a compromise. A remote expert with the right references usually beats a nearby one without them, provided you check those references properly and test the expert on something small first.

Pick two or three profiles, send each the same short brief, and ask for a fixed-price quote.

Remote Shopify experts for Uruguayan 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

What this page lists for Uruguay, and how to hire across borders

No local shortlist yet. Experts based in Uruguay are still scarce on shopexperts, and this page doesn't pretend otherwise. The listing shows experts based in other countries who take on Latin American clients, so every hire you make from it is a remote one.

Next door shares your clock. Argentina and Brazil have their own pages, linked at the foot of this one, with experts based in those countries. An expert in Buenos Aires or São Paulo keeps the same hours as Montevideo, which helps when something breaks on launch day. Sharing a clock doesn't mean they've built a Uruguayan checkout, though, so check references the same way.

References from a store like yours. The best predictor of a good result is a store the expert has already set up that sells in Uruguay. Failing that, look for one with the same constraints: a third-party payment provider, manual tax rates and a Spanish checkout. Ask for the URL and place a test order as far as the payment page to see how it handles pesos.

A contract in one currency. Your store sells in Uruguayan pesos; the person you hire might bill in their own currency. Settle the contract currency up front, along with who pays transfer fees, so the final invoice matches the quote you accepted.

Accounts in your name. You create the store and the provider account yourself, then grant the expert staff access. If the relationship ends, you remove one user rather than negotiating to get your own store back.

Testing a remote Shopify expert on a small, paid job

The cheapest insurance against a bad remote hire is one small job, paid in full, before the big one.

Pick a task with a visible result. Good trial jobs for a Uruguayan store: linking your payment provider to a test store and pushing a payment through in pesos, entering your tax rates and checking totals on three test orders, or translating the full checkout flow into Spanish. Each is small, and you can check the result yourself.

Watch how they work, not just what they deliver. Did they ask questions before quoting? Did they flag a problem early or sit on it until the deadline? Did the handover note explain what changed? Those habits carry straight into the full project.

Ask three questions before the trial. Which payment providers have they connected for stores in this region? How will they handle tax when Shopify only offers Manual Tax in Uruguay? And what will they test before telling you it's done?

Then brief the full job properly. Include your products and catalogue size, which provider takes payments, any in-person selling, the store's currency and language, and any countries you ship to beyond Uruguay. A remote expert can't guess local defaults, so spell them out.

Who handles what in a Uruguayan Shopify set-up

Some of Uruguay's set-up is yours to decide; the rest is a job for your expert. Split it that way and nothing falls between you.

You choose the payment provider; the expert connects it. Uruguayan stores can't use Shopify Payments, which leaves checkout to an outside payment provider. You pick it, based on fees and the payment methods your customers expect, and apply for the account. Your expert connects it, sets the store currency to the Uruguayan peso (UYU) and tests a payment and a refund.

Your accountant sets the tax rates; the expert enters them. Uruguay gets Manual Tax only on Shopify, with no Shopify Tax or Basic Tax, so the platform charges what's entered and nothing more. The expert configures the rates, checks order totals and, if you want automation, can set up a third-party tax app instead.

You buy the POS hardware; the expert checks it first. Shopify doesn't deliver its own POS hardware to Uruguay. Before you order a card reader or receipt printer from a third-party retailer, have the expert check the model is one Shopify supports.

You pick the language; the expert finishes it. The admin and checkout both come in Spanish. Once you've chosen Spanish, the expert should translate anything you've customised: checkout fields, shipping notes and edited order emails.

Set-up work worth hiring out for a Uruguayan store

These are the jobs where a Uruguayan store gets the most from a few days of expert time:

Connecting a payment provider

A third-party provider set up and tested in Uruguayan pesos

Entering and testing tax rates

Manual rates from your accountant, checked on real orders

Shipping beyond Uruguay

Zones, rates and prices for customers in other countries

Spanish storefront and emails

Custom checkout text, policies and notifications translated

Moving from another platform

Products, customers and redirects carried over to Shopify

In-store selling

Supported POS hardware confirmed before you buy it

Shopify experts for Uruguay: what merchants ask

Agency or freelancer: which suits a Uruguayan store hiring remotely?

It depends on how much coordination the job needs. An agency bundles design, development and someone managing the timeline into a single contract, which helps on a full launch or a migration. A freelancer is usually quicker and cheaper for a contained job such as a payment provider integration. Either way, ask who covers when your main contact is unavailable, because you can't walk round to their office.

How do I budget without a Uruguay price range?

This page shows no price range: experts based in Uruguay are too scarce for a fair one. Get two or three fixed-price quotes against the same brief, in the same currency, and ask each what's excluded: content entry, app costs and post-launch fixes are the usual gaps. Pay a deposit up front and release the rest as each stage goes live in your store.

Does a Uruguayan store need custom development?

Rarely at launch. Most of the work is configuration: the payment provider, peso pricing, manual tax rates and a Spanish checkout. If someone proposes custom code, ask why an existing app and a few settings won't do, and agree who maintains it when Shopify or your theme changes. For genuinely custom features, shortlist experts whose profiles list Shopify Development and who can show work they've shipped.

Who should apply for the payment provider account, me or the expert?

You. The account holds your revenue, so it belongs in your business's name. A good expert will advise on providers that suit a store selling in Uruguayan pesos and tell you what each needs from you, but the application, and the approval wait that follows, is yours. Start it early; the store can be finished long before it can take a real payment.

What changes if I want to ship outside Uruguay?

Quite a lot. You'll need shipping zones and rates for each destination, a decision on which currencies to show, translated content, such as Portuguese if Brazil is on the list, and confirmation that your payment provider accepts foreign cards. Scope it separately from the core build. International expansion experts handle this as a dedicated job.