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.