Hire BigCommerce developers
BigCommerce developers who build Stencil themes, Catalyst headless storefronts and API integrations on a hosted store.
- Catalyst releaseCatalyst 1.11.1patch release in the BigCommerce developer changelog, 11 September 2026
- Catalyst CLI1.0.0 (stable)single CLI for scaffolding, building and deploying storefronts; changelog 1 July 2026
- Native HostingClosed betaBigCommerce hosting for Catalyst moved from closed alpha to closed beta, July 2026
Checked September 2026 · BigCommerce developer changelog
BigCommerce is a hosted SaaS commerce platform: it runs the catalogue, checkout, orders and hosting, and you customise the storefront and connect it to other systems. Developers work with Stencil themes for the classic storefront, or with Catalyst, BigCommerce's Next.js-based headless storefront, plus the REST and GraphQL Storefront APIs.
Most BigCommerce work is theme changes, custom storefronts, app and ERP integrations, and migrations from other platforms. You can hire a developer by the project, by the hour or monthly, depending on whether you need a one-off build or ongoing store support.
What a BigCommerce developer does
- Build and customise Stencil themes with Handlebars templates, SCSS and the Stencil CLI
- Set up and extend Catalyst headless storefronts built on Next.js and the GraphQL Storefront API
- Integrate ERP, CRM, PIM, shipping and accounting systems through the REST Management API and webhooks
- Build private or marketplace apps for the BigCommerce control panel
- Migrate products, customers and orders from WooCommerce, Magento or Shopify, with URL redirects
- Configure multi-storefront, B2B features, price lists and customer groups
What businesses build with it
- B2C online stores that want hosted infrastructure without managing servers
- B2B wholesale portals with customer-specific price lists and quote workflows
- Headless storefronts with a custom Next.js front end on a BigCommerce back end
- Multi-brand or multi-region stores run from one BigCommerce account
- Stores syncing stock and orders with an ERP or warehouse system
Why teams choose it
- Hosting, PCI compliance for checkout and platform upgrades are handled by BigCommerce
- Well-documented REST and GraphQL APIs make back-office integrations straightforward
- Catalyst gives an official headless starting point rather than a from-scratch build
- Trade-off: it is a SaaS platform, so you work within its data model, API rate limits and plan tiers rather than changing the core
Roles people hire for
- BigCommerce Developer
- BigCommerce Theme (Stencil) Developer
- Catalyst / Headless Storefront Developer
- BigCommerce Integration Developer
Common questions
Should we use a Stencil theme or Catalyst for our BigCommerce store?
Stencil is the quicker, cheaper route when a customised theme meets your design and content needs. Catalyst suits stores that want a fully custom Next.js front end, heavier content or faster iteration on the front end, but it means running and maintaining a separate application.
Can you migrate our store from WooCommerce or Magento to BigCommerce?
Yes. A migration covers products, variants, customers and order history, plus 301 redirects for old URLs so search rankings carry over. We agree a data map and test run before the final cut-over.
Can BigCommerce connect to our ERP or accounting software?
Usually, yes. BigCommerce exposes REST APIs and webhooks for products, orders, inventory and customers, so a developer can build a sync or use an existing connector if one fits your system.
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