Shopify + ShipStation API Integration Expert Needed

Compensation: $10/Hour

Source: reddit-r-forhire

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Shopify developer with deep knowledge of ShipStation integrations to troubleshoot and resolve a shipping rate issue on a Shopify site. We use ShipStation only to return live shipping rates during checkout. This setup is working correctly on multiple Shopify sites, but one site is not displaying ShipStation as a rate provider, despite appearing connected. This role requires hands-on technical investigation, API understanding, and coordination with Shopify and ShipStation support to identify and resolve the issue.

Current Situation

ShipStation is used only for checkout shipping quotes
ShipStation is not used for fulfillment, labels, or packing slips
The Shopify ShipStation sync appears connected on the ShipStation side (needs verification)
The ShipStation app is installed and connected in Shopify (needs verification)
In Shopify → Settings → Shipping and Delivery → Shipping Profiles, ShipStation does NOT appear as a rate provider in Shipping Zones
The same configuration works on other Shopify stores

Scope of Work

Audit Shopify shipping settings and shipping profiles
Verify ShipStation app installation and API connection
Confirm ShipStation account settings for rate calculation
Identify why ShipStation is not appearing as a rate provider
Interface with Shopify Support and ShipStation Support as needed
Implement and test the fix to ensure rates return properly at checkout
Provide a clear explanation of the issue and resolution

Requirements

Proven experience with Shopify shipping rate providers
Strong working knowledge of ShipStation + Shopify integrations
Experience troubleshooting checkout rate calculation issues
Familiarity with Shopify Shipping Profiles and carrier services
Comfortable working with APIs and platform support teams
Clear communication and documentation skills

Nice to Have

Experience with multiple Shopify stores under one ShipStation account
Past experience resolving ShipStation rate visibility issues
Shopify Partner or ShipStation integration experience

Project Type

One-time troubleshooting and fix
Potential for future Shopify integration work

To Apply

Please include:

Your experience with Shopify + ShipStation integrations
Examples of similar shipping or rate-calculation issues you’ve solved
Your approach to diagnosing this type of issue