E-commerce Platform Developer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical and dental insurance

Professional development opportunities

Performance bonuses

Dynamic and innovative work环境

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced E-commerce Platform Developer to join our technology team in Welkom. You will develop, customize, and maintain our e-commerce platform, delivering a robust and scalable shopping experience across devices.

The role requires proficiency in front-end and back-end technologies, integration with payment gateways, CRM/ERP, and performance/security optimization. A collaborative environment and opportunity for continuous learning are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with e-commerce development and deployed projects.
• Strong front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and back-end (PHP, Python, Node.js) skills.
• Experience with Shopify, Magento, or WooCommerce, including theme and plugin development.
• Familiarity with MySQL or PostgreSQL and API integrations.
• Understanding of web security best practices and performance optimization techniques.
• Git version control is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement new features for the e-commerce website.
• Integrate the platform with payment gateways, CRM, ERP, and marketing tools.
• Optimize performance, speed, and scalability for a seamless user experience.
• Troubleshoot bugs and resolve platform bottlenecks across the stack.
• Write clean, well-documented code following best practices.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers, product managers, and other developers to deliver high-quality web solutions.

Skills

Front-end development

Back-end development

API integrations

Git proficiency

Git version control

MySQL/PostgreSQL

Tools

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

React

Vue

Angular

PHP

Python

Node.js

Shopify

Magento

WooCommerce

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled E-commerce Platform Developer to join their technology team in Welkom . You will be responsible for the development, customization, and maintenance of their e-commerce platform, ensuring a robust, scalable, and user-friendly online shopping experience. This role requires a strong understanding of front-end and back-end development, integration with third-party services, and optimization for performance and security. This is a fantastic opportunity for a developer who enjoys working on challenging projects, implementing innovative solutions, and contributing directly to the company's online business success in a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement new features and functionalities for the e-commerce website using relevant programming languages and frameworks.
• Integrate the e-commerce platform with various third-party systems, including payment gateways, CRM, ERP, and marketing automation tools.
• Optimize website performance, speed, and scalability to ensure a seamless user experience and efficient operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs, technical issues, and performance bottlenecks across the platform.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code, adhering to coding standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers, product managers, and other developers to deliver high-quality web solutions.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an E-commerce Developer or similar role, with a portfolio of deployed projects.
• Strong proficiency in front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React/Vue/Angular) and back-end languages (e.g., PHP, Python, Node.js).
• Experience with e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Magento, or WooCommerce, including theme and plugin development.
• Familiarity with database management (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and API integrations.
• Understanding of web security best practices and performance optimization techniques.
• Experience with version control systems like Git is essential.

Benefits

• An attractive annual salary package with potential for performance bonuses.
• A hybrid work model balancing office collaboration and remote flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance coverage.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development through workshops and courses.
• A dynamic and innovative work environment focused on technological advancement.