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Shopify, Magento, and headless commerce. Checkout optimization, ERP and PIM integrations, and fast fixes for storefront issues. Get matched with vetted, available freelancers who fit your stack and project scope.
About the role
What they build
E-Commerce developers build and improve online stores that can sell without friction. They work on storefronts, product pages, cart flows, checkout, customer accounts, and admin logic. The goal is simple: a store that loads fast, handles changes cleanly, and supports real buying behavior.
- Storefront setup and custom theme work
- Checkout and payment flow changes
- Product, pricing, and catalogue logic
- ERP, PIM, CRM, and shipping integrations
- Bug fixes for broken journeys and release regressions
Core stack
A strong E-Commerce Developer knows the platform and the business logic behind it. That can mean Shopify, Shopware, Magento, WooCommerce, or a headless stack with APIs and frontend frameworks. Good candidates also understand tracking, search, promotions, and how merchandising choices affect code.
- JavaScript or TypeScript
- Liquid, Twig, PHP, or similar template and backend work
- REST and GraphQL APIs
- Version control, deployment flows, and staging setups
- Search, analytics, and tag management tools
When companies hire
Teams bring in freelance e-commerce developers when a store needs momentum, but the work is not a full-time build. That is common for platform migrations, seasonal campaigns, redesigns, conversion fixes, or integrations that need focused delivery. In Germany, this often fits retailers, D2C brands, B2B commerce teams, and agencies that need short-term technical capacity.
What strong work looks like
Good e-commerce engineers do more than write code. They keep changes stable across devices, protect checkout logic, and work closely with product, design, and operations. They document decisions clearly, test edge cases, and know how to avoid downtime during release work.
Signs you need one
- Your store is slow, brittle, or hard to update
- A migration is blocked by custom logic or old plugins
- Payments, shipping, or tax logic does not work reliably
- Marketing wants landing pages or promotions built quickly
- Your internal team lacks niche platform knowledge
How they collaborate
A freelance e-commerce developer can work remotely or on-site, depending on the project and your team setup. Remote collaboration works well for feature work, audits, and integration tasks. On-site time helps when the project touches many stakeholders, needs workshops, or requires close alignment with local teams and German-language documentation.
Meet FRATCH E-Commerce Developers
Thomas Meyer
Senior Software Developer & Software Architect | WordPress/WooCommerce · Wix/Velo · Kajabi · APIs
Last position:
Software Architect for Wix, Stripe & SaaS Integration at Axxessio / Sign2x (via DLB Studio)
Overall architecture and technical implementation of a Wix-based subscription frontend with Stripe payments and connection to Axxessio's SaaS backend. Implemented Stripe Checkout, subscriptions, webhooks, and transaction logging end to end. Customer data and contract information transferred automatically via a JWT-protected REST API. Designed and documented proxy and security architecture for IP whitelisting, HMAC, and operations, and aligned it with the backend team.
Stack: Wix Studio, Wix Velo, JavaScript, Stripe, Webhooks, JWT, HMAC, REST API, Hetzner, Cloudflare
Carlos Medina
Implementation in Pimcore/Shopware
Last position:
Implementation in Pimcore/Shopware
- Consulting, design, analysis, software architecture and development
- Designing, developing, and implementing a Pimcore environment and connecting multiple external API systems in a Kubernetes environment, as well as various PIM and ERP systems
- Technologies: Unix environment, design, Symfony development, PHP 8+, software architecture, MySQL/SQL, shell scripting, Git DevOps tasks, AI coding support, Pimcore 12, Shopware 6
- Team size: >10 people
Celso Kurrle
SAP Commerce Cloud FullStack Developer
Last position:
SAP Commerce Cloud FullStack Developer at Spar
- Implementation of a GitLab CI/CD pipeline based on SAP Commerce Cloud 2211
- Development of a new B2C shop with Vue, Node and TypeScript to ensure scalability, extensibility and performance optimization
- Integration of Microsoft Azure Event Grid with SAP Hybris
- Implementation of BDD with Cucumber using Gherkin syntax to promote collaboration between development and business teams
- Support and customization of a Spartacus shop
- Technologies/Languages: Java, REST, OData, Behavior Driven Development (BDD), Cucumber, Node, Vue, TypeScript, Spartacus, GitLab CI/CD, Gradle, Maven, Ant, SonarQube
Henry Vanhauer
Product Owner E-Commerce, UX/UI Lead, Full-Stack Developer
Last position:
Full-Stack Developer & Design Lead at FUNKE Mediengruppe
In the course of migrating from Shopware 5 to 6, we decided to completely rethink the e-commerce landscape of the regional FUNKE online shops. Primary goals were, in addition to creating a reliable platform with multiple sales channels for each regional brand, the rebranding and brand identity aligned to these brands.
Secondarily, the rebranding fed into the CI for marketing materials, which in the daily newspaper sector still has a strong focus on print alongside digital performance ads in the target audience segment.
David Adamo
Senior SAP Commerce Cloud Developer
Last position:
Senior SAP Commerce Cloud Developer at Freelancer
- Integration of SAP Commerce Cloud with SAP Cloud for Customer
- Creation and execution of unit and integration tests
- Error analysis and bug fixing
Ingo Steinke
Plugin for Shopware
Last position:
Plugin for Shopware at Self-employed
Developed the “Cost Transparency” plugin for Shopware 6 that extends product details with an interactive graphic illustrating different shares of the total price
Technologies: Shopware, PHP, Twig, CSS, JavaScript
Lucas Jahn
Full-Stack Developer (WordPress, React.js)
Last position:
Full-Stack Developer (WordPress, React.js) at Rabot Energy
Waldemar Wall
Shopware Developer
Last position:
Multipick Direct GmbH
Rebuilt the online shop, implemented a theme from the Shopware store with custom adjustments, delivered a custom design for the header & footer, added custom functionalities, migrated data from the previous xt:Commerce shop, relaunched the shop, optimized performance using Cloudflare
Consulting, frontend development, project management, leading a team of developers
Project management: Jira, MeisterTask, BugHerd
Team communication: Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Zoom
Tools used: PHPStorm, BrowserStack
Alexis Peters
Freelance Team Lead Backend Applications E-Commerce
Last position:
Freelance Team Lead Backend Applications E-Commerce at The Quality Group GmbH
- Building and maintaining an event-driven microservice architecture around Shopify
- Documenting with Confluence and IcePanel (C4)
- Using PHP 8.2, Symfony, Shopify, Bref, AWS, SQS, EventBridge, Cloud, DevOps, Datadog, Docker, Kubernetes, Jira, GitHub, Scrum, Kanban, PHPUnit, Prophecy and Swagger
Frank Richter
eCommerce Software Developer
Last position:
eCommerce Software Developer at WirTube-Shop
- Maintenance and system takeover
- Planning and execution of core and plugin updates
- Development of backup and restore strategies
- Programming a plugin to extend invoice creation and payment via Flow Builder
Sven Hasselbach
Contract Management Workflow Application
Last position:
Contract Management Workflow Application
- Architecture, review, consultation and development of a contract management workflow application
- Development of a JSF-based platform (XPages) for coordinating new products from partners' initial ideas to contract execution with clients
- Generation of contract documents based on the agreements reached
- Implementation of workflows with approval processes
- Use of Lotus Notes, Java, JSF, XPages, JavaScript, REST, Apache POI, PDF Box, Bootstrap, Selenium, JUnit and Swagger
- Development on Windows and Linux platforms
Michael Lühr
B2B Shop Development for Curtain Fabrics
Last position:
B2B Shop Development for Curtain Fabrics
- Development of a B2B shop based on Magento 2
- Plugin research and implementation, e.g. custom prices per customer
- Implementation of individual customizations
- Quality assurance
- Release management
- Collaboration with the marketing team
- Technologies: Magento 2, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Docker, Git
Jens Twesmann
Senior PHP Full-Stack Developer
Last position:
Shopware 6 Launch at Int. Screw Manufacturer
Migration of the business online shop from a custom in-house solution to Shopware 6 Programming an interface to the PIM (product import) Order export interface to SAP Developing a template as a plugin Various small plugins (e.g. live price query per customer) Project management
Maik Gossen
Shopify Freelancer & Developer | Store Setup & Optimization |
Last position:
Shopify Freelancer & E-Commerce Developer at Self-Employed
- I'm a specialized Shopify freelancer focusing on technical implementation, conversion optimization, and scalable e-commerce solutions.
- I work directly with companies – no agency overhead – and combine development, UX, and strategic thinking.
- Shopify Store Setup & Theme Customization
- Liquid, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
- Shopify Plus & complex system architectures
- Migrations (Shopware, WooCommerce, Jimdo, etc.)
- Conversion optimization & UX analysis
- Performance optimization & PageSpeed
- API integrations (Shopify API, GraphQL, Webhooks)
- ERP & app integrations
- A/B testing & data-driven optimization
- Uhren2000 – Shopify Plus development, auction system, performance optimization
- Holzbrüder – B2B area, custom features, cross-selling
- Niegeloh Solingen – complete relaunch & migration to Shopify
- 7vintage – custom sections & UX optimization
- Verbum Medien – ongoing support, CRO & feature enhancements
- Hanoju – migration from Shopware & newsletter integration
- Cerena Hair Scissors – conversion optimization & design polish
- Direct, efficient collaboration with no agency overhead
- Fast onboarding to existing Shopify setups
- Experience with complex e-commerce architectures
- Strategic view on conversion & business goals
- Technical implementation paired with design insight
Peter Bagi
Elgiganten DK & SE - Relaunch of the E-Commerce Portal as an SPA
Last position:
Elgiganten DK & SE - Relaunch of the E-Commerce Portal as an SPA at KPS AG Dortmund
- Supported the Scrum team in developing and relaunching the e-commerce portal for Elkjøp Norway.
- Implemented new features in the areas of marketplace, click & collect, checkout, and user dashboard.
- Investigated and fixed critical and sometimes hard-to-reproduce bugs during launch phases.
- Contributed to performance analysis and optimization (esp. LCP and CLS).
- Used Angular 11 & 12, TypeScript, NGXS, web components, Angular Universal, Material UI, SCSS, Apollo, and GraphQL.
- Worked with TeamCity CI/CD, Bitbucket, Jira, Splunk, and Instana.
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E-Commerce Developers statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
17 years
Position duration
2.6 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Marketing
Top industries
Information Technology, Retail, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Human Resources
Bachelor's degree or higher
80%
Master's degree or higher
20%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Daily Rate Distribution
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Average rates for E-Commerce Developers & Seniority distribution
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The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Frequently Asked Questions
Curious about FRATCH? Find the answers you need
An E-Commerce Developer builds and maintains the technical parts of an online store. That includes storefront features, checkout logic, integrations, and fixes for issues that affect sales or usability. The work is usually tied to a specific platform and a clear business goal, such as a launch, migration, or conversion improvement.
Most teams look for experience with platforms like Shopify, Shopware, Magento, or WooCommerce. Depending on the stack, the developer may also work with APIs, JavaScript, PHP, Liquid, Twig, and headless frontend setups. The right fit depends on how your store is built and how much custom logic it uses.
A web developer may build many kinds of sites, while this role is focused on selling online. The developer needs to understand product data, checkout flows, payments, shipping, promotions, and platform constraints. That commercial context matters as much as the code itself.
A freelance E-Commerce Developer is often the better choice for a platform migration, a storefront relaunch, or a backlog of urgent fixes. It also works well when you need niche platform knowledge that your internal team does not have. For short, focused delivery, a freelancer is usually faster to mobilize than a long hiring process.
Start with the platform, the current pain points, and the outcome you want. Add the systems involved, such as ERP, PIM, CRM, payment, or shipping tools, plus any design or content dependencies. For Germany-based teams, it also helps to state whether the freelancer must join local meetings or work with German-language stakeholders.
Yes, most work can be done remotely if the environment is set up well. Access to staging, a clear ticket flow, and good product ownership matter more than location for many tasks. On-site collaboration can still help during workshops, launch days, or projects with tight coordination across teams in Germany.
Look for evidence of shipped stores, not just general frontend skills. A strong E-Commerce Developer can explain platform choices, edge cases in checkout, and how they handled integrations or migration risk. Clear code, solid testing habits, and practical communication are better signs than long tool lists.
Freelance E-Commerce Developers should be ready to talk through recent store work, platform limitations, and how they handled releases without breaking sales flows. Clients often ask about app conflicts, custom checkout logic, API integrations, and how the freelancer works with product and design teams. A clear explanation of trade-offs is usually more valuable than a polished pitch.
The average hourly rate for E-Commerce Developers in Germany is 92 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 737 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as E-Commerce Developers in Germany, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 20% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers working as E-Commerce Developers in Germany have 17 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as E-Commerce Developers in Germany are German (100%), English (100%), and French (26%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as E-Commerce Developers in Germany are Information Technology (95%), Retail (89%), and Manufacturing (47%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as E-Commerce Developers in Germany are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (95%), and Marketing (58%).
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Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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