Publishers Clearing House · 1 day ago
Web Developer / Web Engineer
Publishers Clearing House (PCH) is re-launching its iconic e-commerce business and is seeking an experienced web developer to help modernize the brand for the digital age. The role involves building technical foundations for PCH's next chapter, focusing on architecture decisions, revenue outcomes, and enhancing user experiences.
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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
Qualification
Required
Shopify Expertise: Liquid templating, Shopify Storefront & Admin APIs, Theme customization and app integration
Headless Development: React-based front-ends, Next.js or similar SSR-capable frameworks, API-driven architectures
Authentication Systems: 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
Core Skills: JavaScript / TypeScript, HTML / CSS, RESTful and GraphQL APIs
Builder mindset — pragmatic, fast-moving, and impact-focused
Hybrid comfort — equally at home working with platforms (Shopify) and custom code
Ownership orientation — able to see projects through from concept to launch
Collaborative approach — works well with non-technical stakeholders
Passion for quality — writes maintainable code and values user experience
Preferred
Experience with subscription or membership platforms
Rewards, loyalty, or promotional systems
Fraud prevention or abuse mitigation strategies
Vercel or AWS deployments
CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Analytics and event tracking (Segment, Google Analytics, etc.)
Background on high-traffic consumer or e-commerce platforms
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a range of additional voluntary benefits
401(k) with company match
Flexible PTO and 15 paid holidays to rest and reset
Remote-first culture with home office stipend
Professional development budget
12 weeks of paid family leave to celebrate life’s biggest moments
Company
Publishers Clearing House
Publishers Clearing House (PCH), headquartered in Port Washington, NY, is a leading multi-channel direct marketer of value-based consumer
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Funding
Current Stage
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