6+ Years
Senior Shopify Development
Full-stack specialization
Senior Shopify Solutions Engineer
Building scalable Shopify experiences that grow with your business.
I help Shopify brands build custom features, optimize performance, streamline operations, and create maintainable ecommerce experiences that scale.
International
Ecommerce Projects
Global brand deployments
Performance & CRO
Optimization Specialist
Core Web Vitals focus
Custom Features
Scalable Solutions
Enterprise-grade architecture
Strategic Solutions for...
Specialized engineering support across the Shopify ecosystem.
Shopify Brands
Helping merchants build scalable storefronts, improve customer experience, and simplify store management.
Shopify Agencies
Reliable technical partner for custom Shopify development, complex features, and performance optimization.
Recruiters
Experienced Shopify engineer focused on maintainable architecture, performance, and long-term scalability.
Selected Case Studies
Custom Theme Architecture
Metalbird
- Challenge:
- Legacy Shopify themes were difficult to maintain and scale across multiple regional storefronts.
- Approach:
- Designed and developed modular Shopify themes using reusable Liquid components and a component-first architecture.
- Outcome:
- Improved maintainability, accelerated feature delivery, and supported scalable multi-market storefronts.
LiquidTailwind CSSTypeScriptShopify CLI
Custom Theme Architecture
Metalbird
- Challenge:
- Legacy Shopify themes were difficult to maintain and scale across multiple regional storefronts.
- Approach:
- Designed and developed modular Shopify themes using reusable Liquid components and a component-first architecture.
- Outcome:
- Improved maintainability, accelerated feature delivery, and supported scalable multi-market storefronts.
LiquidTailwind CSSTypeScriptShopify CLI
Custom Theme Architecture
Metalbird
- Challenge:
- Legacy Shopify themes were difficult to maintain and scale across multiple regional storefronts.
- Approach:
- Designed and developed modular Shopify themes using reusable Liquid components and a component-first architecture.
- Outcome:
- Improved maintainability, accelerated feature delivery, and supported scalable multi-market storefronts.
LiquidTailwind CSSTypeScriptShopify CLI
Technical Services
End-to-end engineering for the modern commerce stack.
Custom Shopify Development
Custom Shopify Development
Performance Optimization
Improving load times and Core Web Vitals to boost conversion and SEO.
Store Architecture
Designing scalable and maintainable technical foundations for long-term growth.
Technical Consulting
Strategic advice on tech stack selection, migrations, and platform capabilities.
Theme Customization
Extending existing themes with custom sections, blocks, and advanced logic.
App Integration
Connecting third-party tools and building private apps for seamless operations.
Engineering Philosophy
Performance
Speed is a feature. Every byte sent must justify its weight. My architectures prioritize critical path CSS and lazy-loading for maximum TTI.
Maintainability
Code is for humans first. I leverage Modular Liquid components and strict BEM naming to ensure themes can grow without technical debt.
Accessibility
Inclusive by design. I build for screen readers and keyboard navigation from day one, ensuring WCAG 2.1 compliance is a default, not an afterthought.
The Engineering Stack
Modern Liquid / JSON
React / Next.js
Tailwind CSS
TypeScript
Shopify CLI 3.0
Hydrogen / Oxygen
GraphQL Admin API
Shopify Functions
Node.js / Express
PostgreSQL / Redis
Serverless (Cloudflare)
REST / Webhooks
GitHub CI/CD
Unit Testing (Jest)
Vercel Deployment
DataDog Monitoring
Engineering Commerce since 2018.Technical Architect & Developer
I am Gil Recto Jr., a Senior Shopify Solutions Engineer with over six years of experience delivering scalable ecommerce solutions for international brands. My work sits at the intersection of technical excellence and business growth, focusing on building maintainable architectures that empower merchants to scale without friction.
Frequently Asked
What is your project turnaround time?
Typical Shopify 2.0 theme builds range from 4-6 weeks. Individual performance audits usually take 2-4 weeks depending on complexity.
Do you work with headless Shopify (Hydrogen)?
Yes, I specialize in Hydrogen/Oxygen deployments. For brands where sub-second speed is critical, headless offers the ultimate control over the frontend experience.
How do you handle maintenance and support?
I provide post-launch support and retainers for ongoing optimization. All code is delivered with full technical documentation and GitHub repository access for internal teams.