Juan R.
✨ Newly AddedSenior Frontend Engineer
Notable Highlight
Built high-traffic Shopify Plus storefronts using Hydrogen and Next.js, with 6+ years specializing in headless commerce, checkout extensibility, and Oracle ERP integrations.
Experience Summary
Juan is a Senior Shopify Engineer with extensive experience building high-traffic, conversion-focused storefronts, custom Shopify applications, and complex integrations for enterprise and high-growth DTC brands. His expertise spans traditional Shopify theme development, Shopify Plus implementations, and modern headless architectures using Hydrogen, Remix, Next.js, and React. Throughout his career, Juan has worked on large-scale ecommerce ecosystems, delivering scalable solutions that improve performance, customer experience, and operational efficiency. He has deep experience integrating Shopify with ERP systems, building Checkout UI Extensions, developing custom Shopify applications, and optimizing storefront performance through modern frontend frameworks and architecture best practices. Juan combines strong engineering fundamentals with a commercial understanding of conversion optimization and ecommerce growth. Key Skills and Tools: Shopify Ecosystem * Shopify Plus * Shopify Hydrogen * Shopify Oxygen * Checkout UI Extensions * Shopify Admin Extensions * Shopify App Development * Shopify Scripts * Shopify Markets * Shopify REST API * Shopify GraphQL API * Liquid Frontend Development * React * Remix * Next.js * TypeScript * JavaScript * HTML * CSS Backend Development * Node.js * PHP * Prisma * Webhooks * API Development Headless Commerce * Headless Shopify Architecture * Contentful * Vercel * Performance Optimization * Core Web Vitals Optimization Enterprise Integrations * Oracle Fusion * ERP Integrations * Klaviyo * Recharge * Typeform * Langify * Logistics Platforms Optimization & Analytics * Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) * A/B Testing * Performance Audits * Scalability Planning Development Practices * CI/CD * Agile Methodologies * Technical Architecture * Code Reviews * Accessibility Standards
Key Achievements
* Served as Senior Engineer on a large-scale headless Shopify storefront built with Hydrogen, Next.js, TypeScript, Contentful, and Vercel. * Played a key role in migrating a major ecommerce platform from Gatsby to Next.js, significantly improving scalability, performance, and developer experience. * Built reusable, accessible frontend component libraries aligned with Shopify standards and enterprise design systems. * Delivered Shopify Plus solutions for enterprise clients, including custom applications, storefronts, checkout customizations, and integrations. * Led Oracle Fusion to Shopify integrations using GraphQL, REST APIs, and webhooks, streamlining business operations and data synchronization. * Developed Checkout UI Extensions and Shopify Admin customizations to enhance customer and merchant experiences. * Built and optimized high-traffic Shopify storefronts, driving improvements in Core Web Vitals, conversion rates, and user engagement. * Implemented CRO initiatives, A/B testing programs, and performance optimization projects across multiple ecommerce brands. * Developed custom Shopify applications and integrations with Recharge, Klaviyo, Typeform, Langify, and logistics platforms. * Supported a high-growth Shopify Plus furniture brand, building advanced custom product configuration experiences and performance-focused storefront features.
Skills
Work Experience
Senior Frontend Engineer
CH · USA, Remote · Aug 2024 – Present
- Led development on a large-scale headless Shopify storefront using Hydrogen, Next.js, TypeScript, Contentful, and Vercel.
- Contributed to the Gatsby → Next.js migration, improving performance, scalability, and developer experience.
- Built reusable, accessible UI components aligned with Shopify best practices and design systems.
- Optimized storefront performance (LCP, CLS, TTFB) impacting conversion and UX.
Senior Shopify Plus Engineer
AL · Chile, Remote · May 2023 – Oct 2024
- Delivered Shopify Plus solutions across enterprise clients using custom themes, apps, and APIs.
- Led Oracle Fusion ↔ Shopify integrations using GraphQL, REST, and webhooks.
- Built Checkout UI Extensions, admin customizations, and headless storefront features.
- Ensured performance, security, and scalability across high-traffic environments.
Senior Shopify Plus & WordPress Engineer
BBG · USA, Part Time · Feb 2023 – Sep 2024
- Built and optimized high-traffic Shopify and WordPress e-commerce platforms.
- Implemented CRO experiments, A/B testing, and performance optimization initiatives.
- Delivered custom Shopify functionality using Liquid, JavaScript, and APIs.
Senior Shopify Engineer / Full Stack Engineer
BD · USA / Canada · Nov 2021 – Apr 2023
- Developed custom Shopify apps and private apps using React, Vue.js, Liquid, and Shopify Scripts.
- Integrated Recharge, Klaviyo, Typeform, Langify, and logistics platforms.
- Built backend integrations using PHP and Node.js.
- Supported enterprise Shopify clients with performance optimization and feature delivery.
Shopify Plus Developer
FH · USA, Remote · Mar 2022 – Jan 2023
- Developed a Shopify Plus storefront for a high-growth DTC furniture brand.
- Built and maintained advanced storefront features including custom product builders.
- Implemented Liquid customizations, JavaScript enhancements, and Shopify integrations.
- Collaborated with design and product teams to deliver performance-focused UX.