The challenge: Finding skilled Shopify developers
A fast-growing Dutch e-commerce agency needed experienced React developers with Shopify skills to handle the growing number of their projects. While they had big plans, finding the right talent locally proved to be a challenge.
The demand for experienced Shopify developers in the Netherlands was high, making it difficult to find the right candidates quickly. That’s when we stepped in to help.
The solution: Build a strong remote team
In 2021, they teamed up with us to find experienced developers in Moldova. Their goal was to build an extended team that would work closely with their in-house team and help deliver high-quality projects quickly.
Within just 4 weeks, we found the first React developer. He fit in so well that the agency decided to extend the team even further.
Today, their extended team includes:
- 1 Tech Lead
- 3 React/Shopify Developers
How did we make it happen?
- Searched for the right people
We looked for developers with React and Shopify API expertise in the local market. In addition to technical skills, the e-commerce agency values inclusivity and diversity, so we also searched for individuals who are open-minded, adaptable, and comfortable working in a global team.
- Careful screening
Each candidate went through a two-step interview process to make sure they were the right fit. This included a soft skills interview and a technical assessment.
- Final selection
The agency’s tech lead made the final choice, selecting developers who were ready to start and contribute right away.
- Smooth teamwork
The new team members quickly became an extension of the agency’s in-house team, working on exciting e-commerce projects. They played a key role in solving technical challenges and improving customer experience.
Some of their key contributions included:
- Custom store availability check: developed a solution to synchronize inventory across regions, ensuring accurate stock levels and preventing overselling.
- Automated content scheduling: created a tool that allowed the brand to pre-schedule homepage takeovers, product visibility changes, and promotional banners, making content management smoother.
- Daily bulk syncs: integrated real-time bulk syncs to keep product data accurate across sales channels, preventing discrepancies.
- Strong security for high-demand drops: implemented custom release protocols, Shopify’s bot protection, and anti-bypass safeguards to ensure fairness during limited-edition product drops.
- Integrations for optimization: integrated tools for ERP inventory management, SEO, data tracking, and email marketing to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
The result
With the extended team in place, the agency was able to take on more projects and deliver high-quality solutions faster. These new developers contributed to multiple projects, improving performance, security and user experience. This helped the e-commerce agency scale and maintain its strong reputation.
This partnership shows that the right talent, no matter where they are, can have a significant impact. By expanding their team, the agency was able to grow, innovate, and keep setting new standards in e-commerce development.
What’s next?
This agency isn’t stopping here. They plan to:
- Keep expanding their tech team as new projects come in.
- Invest in training and development to stay ahead of e-commerce trends.
- Strengthen the connection between their teams with business trips and team-building events.
Need skilled developers without the difficulty of local hiring? Let’s talk about how we can help you set up and scale with the help of an extended team.