Juan Rojas
@juanrojas
Senior Shopify engineer specializing in headless commerce, checkout extensibility, and high-performance storefronts.
Dominican RepublicWhat I'm looking for
I am a Senior Shopify Engineer with 12+ years in software development and over six years focused on Shopify Plus, headless commerce, and checkout extensibility.
I build high-traffic, conversion-focused storefronts and custom applications using Hydrogen, Remix, Next.js, Checkout UI Extensions, and Shopify APIs, and I prioritize performance optimization and scalability.
My experience includes enterprise integrations (ERP, Oracle Fusion), CI/CD-driven delivery, and creating reusable, accessible UI components aligned with Shopify design systems.
I bring a strong backend foundation with ERP and systems engineering experience that supports complex Shopify+ERP architectures and a proven record of improving conversion, performance metrics, and developer experience.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Frontend Engineer
Caraway Home
Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Senior engineer on a large-scale headless Shopify storefront; contributed to a Gatsby→Next.js migration and built reusable accessible UI components, improving performance and developer experience.
Senior Shopify Plus Engineer
Acid Labs
May 2023 - Oct 2024 (1 year 5 months)
Delivered enterprise Shopify Plus solutions including Checkout UI Extensions and Oracle Fusion integrations via GraphQL/REST/webhooks, ensuring performance, security, and scalability for high-traffic clients.
Senior Shopify Engineer
BedaBeda Growth
Feb 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year 7 months)
Built and optimized high-traffic Shopify and WordPress platforms, implemented CRO experiments and A/B tests, and delivered custom Shopify functionality using Liquid, JavaScript, PHP, and APIs.
Senior Shopify Engineer
BairesDev
Nov 2021 - Apr 2023 (1 year 5 months)
Developed custom Shopify apps and private apps with React/Vue and Liquid, integrated Recharge, Klaviyo and logistics platforms, and built backend integrations in PHP and Node.js for enterprise clients.
Shopify Plus Developer
Floyd Home
Mar 2022 - Jan 2023 (10 months)
Worked on a high-growth DTC Shopify Plus storefront, building custom product builders, Liquid customizations, JavaScript enhancements, and integrations to deliver performance-focused UX.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Universidad Dominico Americano
Bachelor of Science, Systems Engineering
Bachelor of Systems Engineering (B.S.) completed at Universidad Dominico Americano.
IIInstituto Tecnológico de las Américas (ITLA)
Technologist Diploma, Software Development
Completed a Software Development Technologist program at ITLA focused on practical software development skills.
IPCAS
IT Technician Certificate, Information Technology
Completed an IT Technician program at IPCAS covering core information technology and support skills.
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