ZTABS is a remote-first shopify development agency serving Montreal businesses — including custom shopify themes, shopify app development, shopify plus. We work with AI Research, Gaming, Aerospace companies in Montreal, Canada via timezone-aligned engineers and async workflows; we do not have a local office, and we are explicit about that with every client.
ZTABS provides shopify development services in Montreal, Canada — including custom shopify themes, shopify app development, shopify plus, and more. We work with Montreal businesses across AI Research, Gaming, Aerospace using technologies like Shopify, React, Next.js.Get a free consultation →
Senior shopify development engineers in Montreal run roughly $52–$83/hr. 3K–7K seniors with one major commerce platform deep. 3–5 week senior hiring loop; bilingual EN/FR talent. Operating timezone: ET (UTC−5).
Modern Shopify stack: Hydrogen (React) for headless storefronts on Oxygen, Liquid for traditional themes, custom apps in Remix or Node + GraphQL Admin API, and a checkout-extensibility ramp now mandatory (Plus accounts must migrate off checkout.liquid by Aug 2025). Shopify devs who only ship theme tweaks via Theme Customizer cannot deliver headless or custom-app work. The senior tier writes GraphQL queries, manages app proxies, and debugs Liquid → JSON template inheritance. Pay accordingly — the gap between tiers is real.
Where Montreal senior shopify development talent comes from: Montreal senior talent flows from Ubisoft Montreal (largest game-dev studio globally), Mila (Yoshua Bengio AI institute — global tier-1 AI research), Element AI alumni (acquired by ServiceNow), Bombardier, plus McGill + Polytechnique + UdeM CS programs. For shopify development specifically, this means buyers can typically tap engineers who have shipped at one of these orgs before — relevant operational depth, not bootcamp graduates.
Our shopify development team delivers a full range of capabilities tailored to Montreal's AI Research and Gaming sectors:
Bespoke Shopify themes designed for your brand — fast, mobile-first, and conversion-optimized.
Custom Shopify apps and integrations that extend your store's functionality beyond standard features.
Enterprise Shopify solutions with custom checkout, scripts, and multi-store management.
Shopify Storefront API with Next.js or React frontend for ultra-fast, custom shopping experiences.
Migrate from WooCommerce, Magento, BigCommerce, or custom platforms to Shopify with zero data loss.
A/B testing, checkout optimization, and UX improvements that increase your conversion rate.
Each phase ships with written progress notes plus a weekly review call scheduled in your business hours. See our full process →
When choosing a shopify development partner in Montreal, look for a team with production experience in your specific industry. Generic developers miss critical domain nuances that cost you time and money in rework.
Source: ZTABS Client Data 2024-2026
Montreal (North America's AI research capital, population 4.2 million) is home to thriving AI Research, Gaming, Aerospace sectors — each with distinct shopify development needs.
Each of Montreal's core sectors has specific shopify development requirements. We build solutions tailored to these industry needs:
AI Research shopify development engagements involve sector-specific compliance, integrations, and workflows. See the AI research industry page for scope, pricing, and shipped examples.
Gaming shopify development engagements involve sector-specific compliance, integrations, and workflows. See the gaming industry page for scope, pricing, and shipped examples.
Aerospace shopify development engagements involve sector-specific compliance, integrations, and workflows. See the aerospace industry page for scope, pricing, and shipped examples.
BioPharma shopify development engagements involve sector-specific compliance, integrations, and workflows. See the biopharma industry page for scope, pricing, and shipped examples.
Our distributed engineering team delivers the same quality and responsiveness as a local partner — tuned to Montreal's AI Research sector and Multiple Timezones (ET/CT/MT/PT) business hours.
Our shopify development team aligns sprints, standups, and code reviews to Montreal's Multiple Timezones (ET/CT/MT/PT) business hours. We schedule overlap windows so your team gets same-day responses and real-time collaboration across time zones.
A senior shopify development project lead manages your engagement end-to-end. They understand Montreal's business landscape and AI Research sector requirements, own your backlog, and ensure every two-week sprint delivers working features against your commercial goals.
Every Montreal client gets daily async updates on shopify development milestones, weekly demos of working features, and shared project boards. We prioritize overcommunication so your team always knows the status, blockers, and what ships next.
We have delivered shopify development for Montreal's core industries — AI Research, Gaming, Aerospace — and understand the compliance, integration, and performance requirements each sector demands.
Verified reviews from real client engagements — sourced from our public testimonial archive and Clutch profile.
My experience is throughout positive. Communication, service, the short response times and the flawless execution of a challenging topic was absolutely great. ZTABS is definitely my first choice again.
Christian Neff
Bank Software Advisory · Bank Software Advisory
Fintech
Fantastic Agency! I couldn't fault them even if I tried. They always go above and beyond to meet your expectations and always produces quality work. Thank you ZTABS.
Stephanie Kal
CEO · Beauty Finder Australia
Marketplace
It has been great working with ZTABS. They bounce off the ideas along the way. Amazing Experience.
Joel Rowe
CEO · Drill Quoter
Marketplace
We don't just contract — we ship and operate our own software. 17 products in production.
Common questions about shopify development for Montreal businesses
We offer end-to-end shopify development for Montreal businesses: custom shopify themes, shopify app development, shopify plus, headless shopify. We use technologies like Shopify, React, Next.js to build solutions tailored to Montreal's key industries — AI Research, Gaming, Aerospace.
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