Web Developer (Shopify Plus) Job at MERIT in New York
MERIT, New York, NY, United States
MERIT is a minimalist beauty brand that makes it 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 Web Developer with a strong focus on Shopify Plus to join our small, high‑ownership E‑commerce team. You’ll work closely with our Senior Developer and Director of Digital Product & E‑commerce – contributing to the technical direction of meritbeauty.com, shipping new features, and helping us build an international site experience that reflects the same level of intention we bring to our products.
If you are a creative problem solver, passionate about creating 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 team!
Responsibilities
Collaborate on development and maintenance of the Meritbeauty.com site and backend systems
Translate Figma design specifications into performant, maintainable, and ADA‑compliant code
Build and maintain integrations with third‑party platforms including email marketing, analytics, and other MarTech tooling
Research, develop, and test new features, integrations, and technologies in collaboration with the Senior Developer
Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical decision‑making and site architecture
Communicate clearly with key stakeholders on project status and priorities
Requirements
1-3 years experience working at an E‑commerce business on Shopify Plus or similar platform.
Experience with Shopify theme development, Liquid and Shopify CLI
Proficiency with SCSS and modern build tooling (Vite, Webpack, npm)
Ability to translate Figma design specifications into high‑fidelity, performant front‑end code
Strong knowledge of Git/GitHub including branching workflows and code review
Experience with custom Shopify apps, extensions and functions
Understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG)
Experience with MarTech integrations such as Klaviyo or similar platforms
Comfortable consuming GraphQL and REST APIs
Strong creative problem solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to write clean, readable and maintainable codeStrong written and verbal communication skills
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
Familiarity with AI‑assisted development tools to accelerate workflows and improve code quality
Nice to haves
Experience with React
Experience with at least one server side language (Ruby, Node etc..)
MERIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We believe in creating and maintaining a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full selves to work.
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We are seeking a Web Developer with a strong focus on Shopify Plus to join our small, high‑ownership E‑commerce team. You’ll work closely with our Senior Developer and Director of Digital Product & E‑commerce – contributing to the technical direction of meritbeauty.com, shipping new features, and helping us build an international site experience that reflects the same level of intention we bring to our products.
If you are a creative problem solver, passionate about creating 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 team!
Responsibilities
Collaborate on development and maintenance of the Meritbeauty.com site and backend systems
Translate Figma design specifications into performant, maintainable, and ADA‑compliant code
Build and maintain integrations with third‑party platforms including email marketing, analytics, and other MarTech tooling
Research, develop, and test new features, integrations, and technologies in collaboration with the Senior Developer
Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical decision‑making and site architecture
Communicate clearly with key stakeholders on project status and priorities
Requirements
1-3 years experience working at an E‑commerce business on Shopify Plus or similar platform.
Experience with Shopify theme development, Liquid and Shopify CLI
Proficiency with SCSS and modern build tooling (Vite, Webpack, npm)
Ability to translate Figma design specifications into high‑fidelity, performant front‑end code
Strong knowledge of Git/GitHub including branching workflows and code review
Experience with custom Shopify apps, extensions and functions
Understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG)
Experience with MarTech integrations such as Klaviyo or similar platforms
Comfortable consuming GraphQL and REST APIs
Strong creative problem solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to write clean, readable and maintainable codeStrong written and verbal communication skills
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
Familiarity with AI‑assisted development tools to accelerate workflows and improve code quality
Nice to haves
Experience with React
Experience with at least one server side language (Ruby, Node etc..)
MERIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We believe in creating and maintaining a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full selves to work.
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