Remote Full-Stack E-commerce Developer

Placements24; Kimberley; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Full-Stack E-commerce Developer to join a fully remote engineering team. You will develop and maintain robust e-commerce apps, spanning frontend and backend, with a focus on scalable, secure, and user-friendly shopping experiences.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of full-stack experience, expertise in modern frontend frameworks, backend languages, and database systems. You will collaborate with a distributed team, benefit from a home-office stipend, and enjoy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years in full-stack web development, with e-commerce experience.
• Proficiency in frontend tech (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and modern frameworks (React/Vue/Angular).
• Strong backend experience (Python/Django/Flask, Node.js/Express, Ruby on Rails or Java/Spring).
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and Docker.
• Understanding of RESTful API design and Git version control.
• Excellent remote communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain web apps, APIs, and databases for the e-commerce platform.
• Write clean, well-documented frontend and backend code.
• Collaborate with product, design and dev teams to implement features.
• Build responsive, intuitive user experiences and scalable services.
• Develop and optimize backend services for security and performance.
• Integrate with third-party services and APIs to extend functionality.
• Design and optimize database schemas; perform QA testing.
• Lead code reviews and contribute to technical discussions.
• Troubleshoot issues and improve application performance.

Skills

HTML/CSS/JS

React/Vue/Angular

Python/Django/Flask

Node.js/Express

Ruby on Rails

Java Spring

PostgreSQL/MySQL

MongoDB

AWS/Azure/GCP

Docker

REST APIs

Git

Remote work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Git

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

AWS/Azure/GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing innovator in the online retail space, is seeking a skilled Remote Full-Stack E-commerce Developer to join their fully remote engineering team. While conceptually based near Kimberley, Northern Cape , this position offers the complete flexibility of remote work. You will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining robust, scalable, and user-friendly e-commerce applications, working across both frontend and backend technologies. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver with a passion for building seamless online shopping experiences and a strong understanding of modern web development practices. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge platform from the convenience of your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications, APIs, and database solutions for our client's e-commerce platform.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code across the full stack (frontend and backend).
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Implement and optimize user-facing features, ensuring a responsive and intuitive user experience.
• Develop and maintain backend services, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Integrate with third-party services and APIs to enhance platform functionality.
• Perform database design, management, and optimization.
• Write and execute unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure code quality.
• Participate actively in code reviews and contribute to technical discussions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs and performance issues across the application.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of professional experience in full-stack web development, with a significant portion in e-commerce.
• Proficiency in frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and modern frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Angular).
• Strong backend development experience with languages like Python (Django/Flask), Node.js (Express), Ruby (Rails), or Java (Spring).
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker).
• Understanding of RESTful API design and implementation.
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with a distributed team.

Benefits

• This fully remote role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance, and a retirement savings plan.
• Our client provides a home office stipend and supports continuous professional development through online courses and virtual conferences.
• You will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects that directly impact the user experience and business growth of a leading e-commerce company.
• This position offers significant autonomy and a great work-life balance.
• The role is conceptually associated with Kimberley, Northern Cape but offers true global flexibility.