Senior Web Developer

We're Hiring: Senior Web Developer
Location: Torrance, CA Company: Pelican

Who We Are
At Pelican, we engineer products that stand up to the world’s toughest conditions—because the people who rely on us do too. For nearly 50 years, we’ve been a trusted partner for military personnel, first responders, outdoor adventurers, and innovators who push the limits.

With a global presence that includes 11 offices, 4 manufacturing facilities, and 4 custom case centers, we create high-performance protective solutions that ensure our customers can focus on what matters most. Whether it’s transporting critical medical supplies, securing mission-essential equipment, or keeping expedition gear safe, Pelican products are Built to Protect to Equip for the Mission.

At Pelican, your work has a real-world impact. You’ll be part of a team driven by innovation, craftsmanship, and the shared belief that when the mission is critical, failure isn’t an option. If you’re ready to build something that makes a difference, be part of a team that protects what matters most.

What You'll Do:
Build faster. Create smarter. Shape the future of Pelican’s digital experience.
Pelican is looking for a Senior Web Developer to help build and evolve the digital experiences behind our global ecommerce business. In this role, you’ll develop high-performing web applications, enhance our Shopify Plus ecosystem, integrate platforms and technologies, and partner with Ecommerce, Marketing, Product, and UX/UI to bring new digital experiences to life.
We’re looking for a developer who loves solving complex problems, cares about clean and scalable code, and is excited about using AI-assisted development tools to work smarter and push modern development practices forward.

Build, enhance, and optimize Pelican’s ecommerce websites and digital applications using modern web technologies
Develop new features and functionality within Shopify Plus, supporting product launches, promotions, merchandising, and conversion initiatives
Create landing pages and digital experiences that bring marketing campaigns and new products to life
Partner with Ecommerce, Marketing, Product, and UX/UI teams to turn business ideas into intuitive, high-performing customer experiences
Develop and maintain integrations with third-party platforms and services using REST/SOAP APIs
Own code quality and contribute to development standards focused on performance, security, scalability, and maintainability
Leverage GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, and other AI-assisted development tools to improve development speed, code quality, and engineering workflows
Optimize site architecture, navigation, search, SEO/SEM, analytics tagging, and overall website performance
Support Google Tag Manager and digital analytics implementations that improve visibility into customer behavior and site performance
Troubleshoot complex application issues, resolve defects, and continuously improve Pelican’s public-facing and internal web platforms
Explore new technologies, development practices, and automation opportunities that strengthen our digital capabilities
Perform additional duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

5+ years of progressive web development experience, ideally supporting ecommerce or consumer-facing digital platforms
Strong experience with PHP, Laravel, MySQL, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, and React.js or Vue.js
Hands-on experience developing within Shopify Plus
Experience building and maintaining REST/SOAP API integrations
Familiarity with AWS, GitHub, Google Tag Manager, Agile/Scrum, and modern development workflows
Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, or similar technologies
Strong understanding of SDLC, source control, application security, coding standards, and performance optimization
Ability to troubleshoot complex technical challenges and develop practical, scalable solutions
Strong collaboration skills and experience partnering with UX/UI, Ecommerce, Marketing, and Product teams
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent experience will be considered

What’s In It For You:
Join a company that truly values its employees! We offer a relaxed and casual work environment, a strong commitment to giving back to communities, and a focus on employee satisfaction. With regular opportunities to share feedback with leadership and structured performance evaluations, we ensure that your voice is heard and your growth is supported.

Competitive paid time off plans/Holiday pay/extra vacation purchase opportunities

401k plan – with immediate match

Great Benefits – several options including Pet insurance for our animal lovers.
Health Savings Account Contribution

Wellness Discount Program

Global Mental Wellness Program
Quarterly Employee Celebration Days
Peer to Peer Recognition Program
Service Recognition Program
Exceptional Employee Satisfaction Scores
Ample free parking with EV Charging Station

Amazing employee discount program on Pelican Products, Pelican branded apparel and gear

Employee referral program – get paid to work with your trusted network.

Prime location – minutes away from the beach!

Established reputable brand offering premium products – you’ll be proud to represent Pelican!

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