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How a Digital Agency Hired a Shopify Developer for $1,120/ month

Learn how our clients utilize Somewhere to hire top overseas talent.
In this post, we’ll address common recruitment challenges and explain how remote hiring can solve them.
Success Stories is a regular series all about the talent our clients hire via Somewhere and how much they cost. New here? Somewhere is a remote staffing agency that helps small businesses hire top overseas talent for 80% less than US equivalents.

Editor’s note: Some customers prefer not to be named, so we’ve purposefully removed their company name in this article. We’re their secret weapon :-)

What does this client’s business do? 

The client is a full-service digital agency that provides strategy, design, advertising, and overall marketing solutions for businesses. They are a multi-awarded agency, best known for helping startups achieve optimal growth (we’re talking about $1M launches!). 

Who was hired and what was their role?

At Somewhere, we helped them hire remote web developers to build high-quality e-commerce websites. Given the company’s strong reputation, they needed an experienced Shopify developer who could deliver exceptional results under tight deadlines. Ronald, a Shopify Engineer, was the perfect fit.

As a full stack developer, Ronald’s responsibilities include:

  • Developing Shopify platforms, themes, and corresponding apps
  • Designing and implementing system integrations
  • Creating responsive and optimized websites

What is the salary of the individual they hired?

Ronald now works full-time in the client time zone for $1,120 per month. 

What was the candidate’s background before being hired?

With web development experience dating back to 2008, Ronald was already a highly skilled developer before being hired. In 2018, he shifted his focus to Shopify development, where he excelled in creating high-performing e-commerce sites. Beyond Shopify, Ronald is also highly proficient in WordPress development, making him a valuable asset for businesses needing flexible web solutions.

Need to hire someone like this too?

Looking to hire remote developers, hire remote web developers, hire remote full stack developers, or hire remote backend developers? Somewhere can help!

We specialize in connecting businesses with top overseas talent at 80% less than U.S. equivalents. Whether you need remote JavaScript developers, remote Python developers, remote WordPress developers, or remote Webflow developers, we’ll find the perfect fit for your team.

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