Ecommerce Web Developer

Publishers Clearing House (PCH) is re-launching its iconic e-commerce business and they're looking for an experienced web developer to help spearhead their efforts. This role involves building the technical foundation for PCH's next chapter, focusing on modernizing their e-commerce platform and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities: Extend and maintain our Shopify storefront — themes, Liquid templating, apps, and APIs; Build headless front-end experiences — custom pages, dashboards, microsites, and Club member UI; Implement Stytch authentication as our primary identity system: Custom login/signup flows (magic links, OTP, passkeys), Session management and authenticated user states, Membership-aware UI (Club vs non-Club experiences); Integrate headless front-ends with: Shopify Storefront API (products, carts, checkout), Shopify webhooks (orders, fulfillment, entitlements), Internal APIs for rewards, entries, and promotions; Help define our hybrid architecture — strategically combining Shopify with headless capabilities; Optimize for performance, SEO, analytics, and conversion; Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, marketing, and compliance teams; Ship the new Stytch authentication system across key user flows; Launch at least one major headless experience (Club dashboard or custom landing pages); Establish patterns and documentation for our hybrid architecture; Improve key conversion metrics and site performance; Become the go-to expert on our Shopify + headless stack Qualifications: Liquid templating; Shopify Storefront & Admin APIs; Theme customization and app integration; React-based front-ends; Next.js or similar SSR-capable frameworks; API-driven architectures; Stytch or comparable auth providers (Auth0, Clerk, Firebase Auth); Custom auth UI implementation (not just drop-in widgets); Session handling, protected routes, and user state management; JavaScript / TypeScript; RESTful and GraphQL APIs Required Skills: Shopify, Liquid templating, Shopify Storefront API, Shopify Admin API, React, Next.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, Stytch authentication, Session management, Builder mindset, Ownership orientation, Collaborative approach, Passion for quality