Shopify systems engineering
from a developer you can actually meet.
I build custom Shopify applications that do not exist in any app store. Verification flows, credit management with ERP sync, multi-step enrollment platforms. This is software engineering inside Shopify — not theme work, not plugin installs. Based in Cape Town, available locally, working your hours.
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Custom Shopify apps shipped
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Fastest deployment (OW2)
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Based in Cape Town
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Direct developer access
Why hire a Shopify developer in Cape Town?
Engineering, not theme tweaks
Most Cape Town Shopify talent focuses on store setup and theme customization. I build custom applications — embedded React SPAs, checkout extensibility flows, ERP integrations, and webhook-based systems. If you need software inside Shopify, that is what I do.
Local and accountable
Available for face-to-face meetings in the Cape Town metro. Same timezone, same business hours. A registered South African company (Villiers Vision Works Pty Ltd) — not an offshore contractor.
One engineer, not an agency pipeline
You work directly with the person writing the code. No account managers, no hand-offs. English or Afrikaans — direct, honest communication throughout the project.
Proven on Shopify Plus
I have shipped production work within Shopify Plus Checkout Extensibility — a secure post-purchase verification flow with token-based validation, deployed and tested in under 5 days with zero infrastructure cost.
Custom Shopify development for Cape Town businesses
Checkout Extensibility & Verification
Secure post-purchase flows, gated campaigns, and custom checkout logic built within Shopify Checkout Extensibility. Client-side token validation, encrypted logic, privacy-first data handling. Fully compliant with Shopify policies.
Typical work: Post-purchase verification, gated content access, token-based validation, campaign-specific checkout flows.
ERP Integration & Data Sync
Bidirectional synchronization between Shopify and enterprise systems. Real-time balance tracking, webhook-based event handling, automated commission calculations, and conflict resolution. Proven with Exigo ERP across multiple production stores.
Typical work: Exigo ERP sync, real-time balance updates, webhook pipelines, automated loyalty and commission tracking.
Embedded Applications & Dashboards
Custom React SPAs embedded directly in Shopify storefronts and admin. Customer-facing dashboards for credit balances, enrollment status, and loyalty tracking. Fully decoupled from Shopify themes — survives theme updates.
Typical work: React SPAs, Shopify App Bridge, embedded customer dashboards, admin tools, multi-step enrollment flows.
Custom Platform Applications›Identity Verification & Security
Custom OTP verification, multi-factor authentication, secure tokenization, and fraud detection built into Shopify workflows. Audit trails and encrypted data handling for sensitive operations.
Typical work: OTP APIs, token-based authentication, fraud detection, audit logging, encrypted data handling.
Shopify projects delivered
Post-Purchase Verification Flow
Secure, server-free verification system for a limited-edition Shopify Plus campaign. Client-side token validation within Checkout Extensibility. Deployed and tested in under 5 days with zero infrastructure cost.
View project›Hybrid Credit Management System
Advanced credit tracking with Exigo ERP integration. Real-time balance synchronization, automated loyalty programs, embedded customer dashboards, and secure tokenization across Shopify stores.
View project›Multi-Step Enrollment Application
Affiliate and partner enrollment with custom OTP verification, ERP integration, automated PDF generation, and real-time partner data sync. Reduced enrollment processing time by 75%.
View project›When off-the-shelf Shopify apps fall short
Shopify app store apps cover the common cases. But when your business needs a verification flow that runs entirely client-side with zero server cost, or a credit system that syncs bidirectionally with your ERP in real time, or an enrollment platform with custom OTP and automated document generation — that is custom engineering work. I have built all three of these as production systems, each designed specifically for the business that needed it. That is the work I do from Cape Town.
What Clients Say
“Anton is great to work with. Very knowledgeable and efficient.”
Josh Hillman
“Always delivers quality work on time.”
Marcus Stuckey
“Excellent effort and work on a tricky project.”
Neycho Tepavicharov
How It Works
Describe what you need
Tell me what your Shopify store needs that does not exist yet. A short description is enough to start.
Architecture and scope
I review the technical feasibility within Shopify, propose an approach, and give you a clear scope and estimate.
Build and ship
Direct communication throughout. Tested, production-ready, fully documented custom Shopify work.
Typical Engagements
Custom Shopify engineering projects typically fall into two categories: focused builds and larger platform integrations.
- Focused custom build: 1-2 weeks — a specific feature, verification flow, or checkout extension with a well-defined scope. My fastest Shopify deployment was under 5 days.
- Platform integration: 3-6 weeks — ERP connections, embedded applications, multi-step workflows, and bidirectional data sync. Scoped after a discovery phase.
This is not agency work.
I do not install themes or configure apps from the Shopify store. If that is what you need, I will point you to someone who does it well. My work starts where off-the-shelf stops.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you a Shopify developer based in Cape Town?
Yes. I am a software developer and systems architect based in Cape Town. I build custom Shopify applications — verification flows, credit systems, enrollment platforms, and ERP integrations. My company, Villiers Vision Works (Pty) Ltd, is registered in South Africa.
Do you do Shopify theme customization?
No. My Shopify work is custom application engineering — building new functionality that does not exist in off-the-shelf apps or themes. If you need theme changes or basic store setup, I can recommend other local developers who specialize in that.
What kind of Shopify projects have you delivered?
Three production systems: a post-purchase verification flow for Shopify Plus (deployed in under 5 days), a hybrid credit management system with Exigo ERP integration (99.9% uptime), and a multi-step enrollment application with OTP verification and automated PDF generation (75% reduction in processing time).
Can you meet in person in Cape Town?
Yes. I am available for in-person meetings in the Cape Town metro area when the project calls for it. Most work is managed remotely with video calls and messaging, but face-to-face is always an option.
Do you work with Shopify Plus?
Yes. I have built within Shopify Plus Checkout Extensibility — specifically a secure post-purchase verification flow with token-based validation, encrypted client-side logic, and privacy-first data handling. Zero server cost, fully Shopify-compliant.
Need custom Shopify engineering in Cape Town?
If your Shopify store needs functionality that does not exist in the app store, tell me what you are trying to build. I will review it and tell you whether custom engineering is the right path.