How to work with Helixian.
Engagement models and rate transparency for ecommerce engineering leaders evaluating white-glove development partners.
Who we work with
Helixian partners with high-growth ecommerce brands ($20M–$200M GMV), primarily on Shopify. Buyers include VP Engineering, CTO, Head of Ecommerce, and founders who need white-glove execution with enterprise confidence.
Engagement models
Commerce Audit
Fixed-scope assessment of conversion bottlenecks, architecture risk, and delivery constraints — delivered as a prioritized execution plan.
Minimum: 1–2 week engagement
Starting at: $12,500
Sprint Delivery
Focused implementation sprints for theme, checkout, app, or integration work with AI-assisted speed and senior validation.
Minimum: 2-week minimum
Starting at: $25,000
Retainer Partnership
Ongoing engineering capacity for roadmap execution, backlog recovery, and platform ownership.
Minimum: Monthly commitment
Starting at: $18,000/mo
Rate bands
- Senior Shopify Engineer: $175–$225/hr
- Engineering Lead / Architect: $225–$275/hr
Rates reflect senior engineering and architecture oversight. Final pricing depends on scope and timeline.
What affects cost
- Complexity of existing Shopify or headless architecture
- Number of integrations (ERP, CDP, lifecycle tooling)
- Checkout extensibility or custom app requirements
- Timeline urgency and parallel workstream count
FAQ
What is Helixian's typical client profile?
High-growth ecommerce brands in the $20M–$200M GMV range, primarily on Shopify, across the US, North America, and Europe.
Do you offer fixed-price projects?
We offer fixed-scope audits and can structure sprint or project work with defined deliverables. Retainer partnerships are typically monthly.
How do AI-assisted workflows affect pricing?
AI-assisted delivery improves throughput on scoped tasks, but senior engineer validation is included in every engagement — not billed as an add-on.