What does a Shopify Solutions Architect do?
If you're not a startup that can get by with a simple DIY solution, you usually need someone who can properly translate your business into the Shopify environment — both technically and strategically.
That's exactly what a Shopify Solutions Architect is for.
It's a specialist who bridges business needs with technical solution design. They have deep knowledge of the Shopify ecosystem and enough technical expertise to design robust, scalable, and long-term maintainable systems.
You're not just looking for a Shopify (frontend) developer to prepare a template.
Nor are you looking for just a consultant to set up the admin.
You're looking for a partner who understands both — and who has experience leading complex Shopify projects for growing brands.
In other words: you need a specialist who can safely translate your unique needs into the Shopify ecosystem.
What a Shopify Architect helps you with
Collaboration doesn't start with code. It starts with the right decisions.
Choosing the right solution
- • when it makes sense to use an existing app
- • when a custom backend solution is more suitable
- • when Shopify offers sufficient native features
- • what the limits of each option are
Costs and ROI
- • which parts of the solution are expensive to develop and operate
- • where hidden costs may arise
- • how to optimize the budget
- • what's "nice to have" vs. an actual need
Feature prioritization
- • what's essential for launch
- • what can wait for later phases
- • how to phase the development
- • how to reduce the risk of an overbuilt MVP
Technical risks
- • Shopify limitations
- • risky integrations
- • scalability
- • future extensibility
When does it make sense to involve a Shopify Architect
I bring the most value when:
the project is becoming technically complex
you're planning a migration to Shopify
you're upgrading to Shopify Plus
you're dealing with multiple system integrations
you're expecting rapid growth
you don't want to pay to fix bad decisions later
Why reach out to me?
I've been working with Shopify practically since its significant expansion into the Czech market, giving me firsthand experience with how the entire ecosystem has evolved over time — both technically and as a product.
Snuggs
Leading development since 2020
Since 2020, I've been leading the development of Snuggs, which thanks to rapid growth became Europe's number one in the period underwear segment. I've been involved in the project from deep technical implementation to long-term architectural stability of the platform.
Specifically, for Snuggs I've handled:
Direct Auto & Birne
Leading two solutions for Direct insurance
Among larger projects, it's worth mentioning leading two solutions for the insurance company Direct — Direct Auto and Birne. Together with the team, we technically bridged many Shopify limitations here.
These projects included, among other things:
Besides enterprise projects, I also help smaller and growing brands.
Have a Shopify project?
If you're working on a Shopify project that needs to be built right from the start, I'd be happy to take a look at it with you.
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