Senior Web Developer

Merz North America•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

The Technical Platform Lead will be responsible for the development, governance, enhancement, and ongoing support of Merz Aesthetics' global web platforms. This role ensures the stability, security, and scalability of enterprise digital properties across regions, while coordinating with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver compliant, high-performing web experiences. This individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Marketing, Digital, and Product—to translate business requirements into secure, scalable solutions while overseeing infrastructure, integrations, and vendor execution across the global digital ecosystem.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree In Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years Web Development Experience
Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Experience with PHP (composer-based infrastructure)
Experience with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress or similar)
Familiarity with version control tools (e.g., Git)
Working knowledge of AWS infrastructure concepts (EC2, networking, access control)
Experience managing vendors or agency partners in a delivery model
Strong troubleshooting skills across application, infrastructure, and integrations
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to balance technical detail with stakeholder communication
Strong attention to detail and quality
Technical Judgment & Problem Solving
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and proactively manage tasks
Continuous learning mindset with adaptability to evolving technologies
Experience supporting global, public-facing websites
Familiarity with Marketing Cloud or digital marketing integrations
Knowledge of API integrations and data flows across platforms
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Understanding of UX/UI best practices

Responsibilities

Lead the health, performance, and governance of Merz’s global web platforms across regions
Develop, test, and deploy website features and enhancements across Merz web properties
Maintain and improve existing codebases for performance, scalability, and maintainability
Implement responsive, user-friendly interfaces across desktop and mobile
Lead transitions from external vendors to internally controlled infrastructure and accounts
Function as the primary technical point of contact for external vendors (Merakode, Fingerpaint, F2F, etc.)
Define scope boundaries, enforce accountability, and ensure deliverables meet Merz standards
Review Statements of Work (SOWs), technical approaches, and implementation plans
Coordinate cross-vendor efforts for releases, migrations, and remediation work
Serve as escalation point for infrastructure issues across AWS environments (EC2, security groups, access controls)
Partner with IT/security teams and vendors to remediate vulnerabilities, including pen test findings
Identify and escalate risks related to public exposure, authentication, or misconfigured services
Ensure compliance with privacy regulations and internal policies (e.g., cookie consent, third-party data transfers)
Review and approve integrations involving customer data
Partner with legal/compliance teams to validate tracking, consent, and data handling approaches
Support and troubleshoot integrations with Salesforce Marketing Cloud
Assist with campaign tracking, data flows, and reporting validation
Validate implementation of user interaction tracking tools
Troubleshoot and resolve website issues, defects, and performance bottlenecks
Perform ongoing updates to content components, UI elements, and integrations
Optimize page speed, SEO structure, and accessibility compliance
Partner with Marketing and Product teams to implement updates and campaigns
Translate business requirements into technical specifications and solutions
Leverage integrations with Marketing Cloud, CRM, and third-party tools
Ensure secure coding practices and adherence to company standards
Conduct testing (functional, regression, and performance) prior to releases
Maintain compliance with privacy, accessibility, and regulatory requirements
Maintain technical documentation for code, configurations, and workflows
Identify opportunities for automation, reuse, and process optimization