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E‑Commerce Solution Architecture
- ✓ Technical leadership for new builds and migrations
- ✓ Scalable architecture for Shopify and Adobe Commerce
- ✓ Headless strategy and roadmap
- ✓ Stack evaluation and recommendations
Shopify & Adobe Commerce Engineering
Salt & Scale
Growth, grounded in Truth.
We solve complex ecommerce challenges on Shopify and Adobe Commerce. Whether you're scaling or enterprise, we architect, build, and optimize with clear tradeoffs and measurable outcomes.
What We Build
Explore our core capabilities
E-commerce Architecture
Scalable solutions that grow with you
Custom Development
Tailored solutions for unique needs
Performance Optimization
Lightning fast user experiences
Core offerings
Services
Tailored engineering that drives performance, stability, and outcomes.
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Custom App Development
- ✓ Private and public Shopify apps
- ✓ Internal tools that remove manual work
- ✓ Integration‑first apps (CRM, ERP, WMS)
- ✓ Custom APIs and secure backend services
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Headless Commerce Builds
- ✓ Headless Shopify with Next.js, Remix, Hydrogen
- ✓ CMS integrations (Sanity, Contentful, more)
- ✓ Core Web Vitals performance as a requirement
- ✓ Automated deploys and CI/CD
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Custom Feature Development
- ✓ Checkout extensibility and post‑purchase offers
- ✓ Bundles, subscriptions, loyalty
- ✓ Polished UX across web and mobile
- ✓ Theme work or headless front‑end
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Systems Integration & Automation
- ✓ ERP, CRM, and 3PL integrations (real‑time and batch)
- ✓ Sync inventory, orders, and customer data
- ✓ Automations for marketing and fulfillment
- ✓ Webhooks, middleware, and connectors
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Technical Audits & Strategy Consulting
- ✓ Code reviews and performance audits
- ✓ Security and scalability reviews
- ✓ Platform migration planning
- ✓ Executive‑ready reporting
Add‑On Services
Extras that complement your core project
API documentation and handoff packages
DevOps and CI/CD setup for in‑house teams
Shopify Plus and Adobe Commerce onboarding
Technical SEO reviews and schema integration
Approach
Integrity first. We start with discovery and clear diagnostics, prioritize high‑leverage work, and build in short, measurable cycles. Transparent communication, clear tradeoffs, and code built to last.
Discovery & Technical Audit
Comprehensive analysis of your current systems and opportunities
Roadmap with ROI Focus
Strategic planning that prioritizes high-impact, measurable outcomes
Build, Measure, Iterate
Continuous improvement through rapid development cycles and feedback
Why we're different
Human first. We create opportunities for emerging talent and pair them with senior engineers. We also use AI—carefully—when it makes sense.
Human‑first delivery
We give juniors and recent grads real project experience—always with guidance.
- ✓Right‑size tasks to skill level
- ✓Mentorship and pair reviews
- ✓Senior oversight end‑to‑end
Responsible use of AI
We leverage AI for speed where appropriate—humans own decisions and quality.
- ✓Great for research, scaffolding, and tests
- ✓No unchecked code shipped—ever
- ✓Privacy and IP respected; opt‑out available
Senior ownership & quality
Every project is led by senior engineers focused on outcomes.
- ✓Clear acceptance criteria and reviews
- ✓Performance budgets and monitoring
- ✓Measurable outcomes post‑launch
Our Evolution
How we grew from simple stores to enterprise ecommerce systems.
Enterprise Solutions
2020 - PresentAdvanced e-commerce architecture for scaling businesses, specializing in headless commerce and complex integrations.
Shopify Plus Headless Commerce Enterprise APIs Performance
- ✓ Architected enterprise ecommerce platforms
- ✓ Led complex headless commerce implementations
- ✓ Consistent performance improvements across Core Web Vitals
Custom Development
2018 - 2020Specialized custom solutions for growing businesses, from custom apps to platform migrations.
Custom Apps Platform Migration Advanced Shopify Integration
- ✓ Built custom Shopify applications
- ✓ Led platform migrations
- ✓ Built custom integrations for complex workflows
Foundation Building
2016 - 2018Established core e-commerce expertise and built the foundation for scalable development processes.
Shopify Basics Responsive Design E-commerce UX Performance
- ✓ Shipped responsive ecommerce sites
- ✓ Established scalable development processes
- ✓ Established quality standards and best practices
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Selected Work
Three snapshots of our approach and outcomes.
Sanrio Hive Brands PAX Vapes Thursday Boots Co.
Code Audits & Front‑end Features
Shopify Liquid/JS feature work, audits, and revisions for Thursday Boots.
- • 28% faster LCP, CLS ~0
- • +17% checkout conversion
- • Zero‑downtime cutover
Brand Experience
Sanrio (via Corra) — high‑volume commerce ops and API work.
- • Laravel APIs for Shopify Plus
- • Magento PWA features & UI animations
- • Infra strategy & leadership
Custom App Suite
Operations tools for bundling, subscriptions, coupon cards, and ERP sync.
- • Coupon Card custom app
- • Microservices for promos/ops
- • 99.9% sync reliability
Performance Program
Core Web Vitals remediation across a multi‑brand catalog.
- • +41 pts Lighthouse perf
- • 32% faster TTFB
- • Image/CDN optimization
Thursday Boots Co. — Code Audits & Front‑end
Performed code audits and revisions, and shipped front‑end features using Shopify Liquid and JavaScript.
- Improved performance and CLS through template refactors
- New UI features across PDP/Cart/Checkout
- Actionable audit with prioritized recommendations
Hive Brands — Custom App Suite
Built internal tooling and microservices for bundling, subscriptions, coupon cards, and ERP sync to streamline ops.
- Coupon Card custom app (discount orchestration)
- Microservices powering promos and operations
- 99.9% sync reliability with retries and alerts
- ROI‑positive promo campaigns reported
PAX Labs — Shopify Plus Performance Program
Built and optimized a headless stack using Remix, Hydrogen, and Oxygen. Maintained and improved a custom OMS (PHP/MySQL). Troubleshot issues, optimized performance, and practiced TDD with mocks.
- Lighthouse performance improved across targets
- Headless architecture with Hydrogen/Oxygen
- Custom OMS maintenance and enhancements
- Positive stakeholder feedback and ROI observed
Sanrio — Brand E‑commerce Experience
At Corra, led API development and PWA work across Shopify Plus and Magento for a high‑volume brand.
- Laravel APIs powering Shopify experiences
- React/GraphQL features for Magento PWA
- Infrastructure planning and leadership
What Our Clients Say
Trusted by e-commerce leaders who value quality, integrity, and measurable results.
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Sarah Chen
CTO, Fashion Forward
"Salt & Scale transformed our Shopify Plus implementation. Their technical expertise and attention to detail exceeded our expectations."
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Marcus Rodriguez
VP Engineering, TechGear
"The custom app they built streamlined our operations and improved customer experience significantly."
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Jennifer Park
Founder, EcoHome
"Their headless commerce solution gave us the flexibility we needed while maintaining performance."
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our ecommerce engineering services.
How long does a typical project take?
Timelines vary by scope. Custom apps: 4–8 weeks. Full builds: 3–6 months. You'll get a detailed plan and timeline during discovery.
Do you provide ongoing support after launch?
Yes. We offer maintenance, updates, and ongoing development. We can also train your team or provide fractional CTO support.
What platforms do you specialize in?
Shopify and Adobe Commerce (Magento), including headless. We also build custom solutions and help choose the right fit.
How do you handle project communication?
Transparent updates, clear milestones, and accessible project tools. You'll always know what's shipped and what's next.
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