MERIT is a minimalist beauty brand that makes impossible to mess up products for a multi-generational community. Designed by makeup consumers — not artists — MERIT was created as the antidote to the overwhelming world of beauty. We simplify what it takes to get ready by creating only well-edited essentials that help you do more with less. With minimalism at its core, MERIT remains intentional in the products it creates, spending years perfecting every detail to ensure it’s not just another product, but one that you can live with for years to come.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Web Developer with a strong focus on Shopify Plus to join our Digital Product & E-commerce team at MERIT. As a pivotal member of the team, you will play a key role in shaping and optimizing our online presence. This role requires theme and app development expertise in Shopify Plus, demonstrating a deep understanding in customizing and enhancing the platform to meet the unique needs of our business. 

Though you will be reporting to the Director of Digital Product & E-commerce, this role requires that you work closely with marketing and creative teams. If you are a creative problem solver, passionate about creative seamless online experiences geared towards conversion, and have a proven track record in Shopify Plus development, we invite you to apply and be a part of our innovative team.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the development and maintenance of the Meritbeauty.com
  • Collaborate with team in creating and development new features, app integrations, and custom theme updates to the Shopify Plus stores
  • Create comprehensive technical documentation and lead internal-facing demos for digital products
  • Document existing and new customizations and workflows that impact our existing tech stack
  • Communicate with the Director of Digital Product & E-commerce and other key stakeholders on the status of projects on a daily basis
  • Investigate the capabilities of tools, apps, or integrations that could be used to satisfy the requirements of a digital product
  • Implement advanced debugging techniques and usage of browser developer tools
  • Provide technical feedback and estimates based off roadmap scoping meetings and projects kickoffs
  • Develop front-end features based on designs and prototypes from web-based tools like Figma
  • Own technical and engineering requirements with the Director of Digital Product & E-commerce
  • Collaborate and mentor developers to complete code review, address feedback and ensure code quality improvements provided by team
  • Familiarity with version control systems (GIT) and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
  • Collaborate with Director of Digital Product & E-commerce on a lean tech stack with speed and performance in mind

Requirements: 

  • 3-5 years experience working at an e-commerce business on Shopify Plus
  • Expertise with Shopify Plus custom app development, custom themes, Shopify Scripts, Checkout Extensibility, Shopify Functions, and integrations on an e-commerce site
  • Previous experience working in collaboration with developers on a team
  • Experience in JavaScript, CSS, SQL, XML and HTML, Ruby
  • Strong analysis and troubleshooting ability
  • Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
  • Strong understanding of ecommerce architecture and connectivity technologies
  • Intuitive troubleshooting skills, with the ability to optimize code for usability, performance, and scalability
  • Attention to detail, especially in the organization and design of scripted solutions
  • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, keeping momentum on each and while meeting project due dates.
  • Knowledgeable in security / personal data protection principles (i.e. CCPA/GPDR)
  • Thorough testing and debugging skills with browser console and external tools
  • Experience developing for responsive layouts for a desktop, tablet, and mobile
  • Experience working with 3rd party services and APIs, specific plugins for Shopify 
  • Strong communication skills specifically while relaying timelines and technical feedback
  • Understanding of e-commerce best practices including CVR optimization, A/B Testing, and UX design
  • Commitment to continuous learning and staying up-to-date with latest trends in web development and ecommerce

We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package in addition to salary compensation. The annual salary range for this role is $115,000-130,000 in addition to bonus potential, stock options, a 401(k) match, health benefits, paid time off and more. The final salary will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the individual's experience and qualifications.

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