E-commerce & Retail
Engineering Teams That Understand Commerce
Build high-converting storefronts, scale for peak traffic, and integrate the systems that power modern retail. We help e-commerce brands—from growing DTC companies to enterprise retailers—build technology that drives revenue.
What We Build
Software Development for E-commerce & Retail
From custom storefronts to complex integrations, we build the technology that powers successful online retail.
Custom Storefronts
High-performance, conversion-optimized storefronts. Headless commerce with React/Next.js frontends or traditional platform customization. Built for speed and SEO.
Mobile Commerce
Native and cross-platform mobile apps for retail. Progressive Web Apps, React Native apps, and mobile-first experiences that drive conversions on every device.
Inventory & Order Management
Real-time inventory tracking, multi-warehouse management, order routing, and fulfillment optimization. Integration with 3PLs and shipping carriers.
Payment & Checkout
Seamless checkout experiences with multiple payment options. Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay, BNPL integrations, and subscription billing—all PCI compliant.
Search & Personalization
AI-powered product search, recommendations, and personalization. Algolia, Elasticsearch, and custom ML models that increase average order value.
Analytics & Insights
Customer analytics, conversion tracking, and business intelligence dashboards. Turn data into insights that drive revenue growth.
Common Challenges
Problems We Solve for E-commerce Teams
E-commerce comes with unique technical challenges. Here's how we address them.
Scaling for Peak Traffic
Black Friday, flash sales, viral moments—your platform needs to handle 10x traffic without slowing down. We build infrastructure that scales automatically and stays fast under pressure.
System Integration Complexity
E-commerce requires connecting storefronts, ERPs, warehouses, shipping, payments, and marketing tools. We build reliable integrations that keep everything in sync.
Slow Time-to-Market
Competitors are moving fast. New features, channels, and experiences need to launch quickly. Our teams help you ship faster without sacrificing quality.
Poor Mobile Experience
Most traffic is mobile, but conversion rates lag desktop. We build mobile-first experiences that drive conversions on every screen size.
Why Salt
Why E-commerce Brands Choose Salt
We've helped retailers of all sizes build technology that drives growth. Here's what makes our teams different.
Performance Obsessed
Every millisecond matters in e-commerce. We obsess over Core Web Vitals, page load times, and checkout speed because faster sites convert better.
Conversion Focused
We build with business metrics in mind. Every feature decision considers impact on conversion rate, average order value, and customer lifetime value.
Multi-Channel Experience
Web, mobile, marketplace, social commerce—we build unified commerce experiences that work across every channel your customers use.
Integration Expertise
E-commerce is complex. We've integrated with ERPs, WMS, PIMs, payment processors, shipping carriers, and marketing platforms. We know the patterns that work.
Secure & PCI Compliant
Security and compliance are non-negotiable. We implement proper payment handling, data protection, and the security practices that protect your customers.
Flexible Engagement
Need to scale up for holiday season? Want ongoing development support? Start with one developer or a full Pod—scale as your business grows.
Technology Stack
Technologies We Use for E-commerce
Modern commerce platforms and proven technologies that power successful online retail.
Frontend
- React
- Next.js
- Vue.js
- React Native
- TypeScript
Commerce Platforms
- Shopify Plus
- commercetools
- Magento
- BigCommerce
- Custom
Backend & APIs
- Node.js
- Python
- Go
- GraphQL
- REST APIs
Cloud & DevOps
- AWS
- GCP
- Vercel
- Kubernetes
- CDN/Edge
How to Engage
Flexible Models for E-commerce Teams
Start small, scale for peak seasons. Choose the engagement that fits your business.
Dedicated Developers
Add e-commerce-experienced engineers to your team. They understand platforms, integrations, and what drives conversions. You manage priorities; they ship features.
- E-commerce platform expertise
- Integration experience
- Performance optimization skills
- 2-week risk-free trial
Managed Pods
Full-stack teams that own initiatives end-to-end. Engineers, QA, and a tech lead—delivering features from storefront to backend. Scale up for peak season, maintain year-round.
- Cross-functional e-commerce teams
- SPARK™ framework for quality
- Platform & integration expertise
- Start with a 4-week pilot
Ready to Build E-commerce That Converts?
Tell us about your e-commerce challenges—whether it's building a new storefront, improving performance, or scaling for growth. We'll show you how our teams can help.
FAQs
Common Questions About E-commerce Development
Answers to questions we frequently hear from e-commerce and retail companies.
Can you help us migrate from a monolithic platform to headless commerce?
Yes, we've helped multiple retailers migrate from traditional platforms like Magento 1/2 or legacy systems to headless architectures using Shopify Plus with Hydrogen, commercetools, or custom solutions. We take an incremental approach—decoupling frontend from backend while maintaining business continuity. No big-bang migrations that risk your revenue.
How do you ensure e-commerce sites perform during high traffic events?
We build for scale from the start. This includes CDN optimization (Cloudflare, Fastly), database query optimization, aggressive caching strategies (Redis, Varnish), auto-scaling infrastructure on AWS/GCP, and comprehensive load testing before major events. We've helped clients handle 10x normal traffic during Black Friday without issues.
Do you have experience with payment gateway integrations?
Extensive experience. We've integrated Stripe, PayPal, Braintree, Adyen, Square, Klarna, Affirm, and many others. We also handle complex scenarios like split payments for marketplaces, subscription billing, multi-currency support, and fraud prevention—all with proper PCI DSS compliance.
Can you integrate our e-commerce platform with ERP and inventory systems?
Yes, system integration is one of our core capabilities. We've integrated e-commerce platforms with NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, and numerous WMS and inventory systems. We build reliable sync mechanisms with proper error handling, retry logic, and monitoring to keep your data consistent across systems.
Do you work with Shopify Plus, Magento, or only custom platforms?
We work across the spectrum. For Shopify Plus, we build custom themes, apps, and Hydrogen storefronts. For Magento, we handle customization and optimization. We also build fully custom headless solutions using commercetools or custom backends when that's the right fit. We recommend the platform based on your specific needs.
Can you help improve our site's conversion rate?
Absolutely. We approach e-commerce development with conversion in mind. This includes performance optimization (faster sites convert better), checkout flow improvements, mobile experience enhancement, and A/B testing infrastructure. We work with your analytics to identify opportunities and measure results.
How do you handle international e-commerce requirements?
We've built multi-region e-commerce platforms with multi-currency support, localized content, region-specific payment methods, and compliance with local regulations (GDPR, tax rules). We can help with multi-storefront architectures and international shipping integrations.
How quickly can you add developers to our e-commerce project?
We can typically onboard developers within 2-3 weeks. Our e-commerce developers have experience with major platforms and understand retail business context. For urgent needs—like ramping up before holiday season—we can often move faster with developers from our existing retail practice.
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