E-commerce Platform Developer

Placements24; Centurion; Híbrido; ZAR 500 000 - 650 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Remote work flexibility

Stock options or performance bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development and training

Resumo da oferta

WhatJobs Direct in Centurion, Gauteng, ZA, is seeking an experienced E‑commerce Platform Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable e‑commerce solutions. You will work with product managers, designers, and engineers to translate requirements into high‑quality code.

You will contribute to architecture, implement responsive interfaces, and integrate with payment gateways and logistics providers. A strong background in full‑stack development and e‑commerce best practices is essential.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional web development experience, at least 3 years on e‑commerce platforms.
• Proficiency in JavaScript (Node.js, React), Python, or PHP.
• Experience with Shopify, Magento, or custom e‑commerce platforms.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, test, and deploy new features for the e‑commerce platform.
• Maintain and optimize the existing codebase for performance and security.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement responsive interfaces.
• Integrate with third‑party APIs (payment gateways, shipping, marketing).
• Troubleshoot issues and improve code quality through reviews.
• Stay current with e‑commerce trends and best practices.

Conhecimentos

JavaScript (Node.js, React)

Python

PHP

SQL

NoSQL

RESTful APIs

Git

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

CI/CD pipelines

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Ferramentas

Shopify

Magento

Custom-built platforms

APIs

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Our client, WhatJobs Direct, is searching for a highly skilled and innovative E-commerce Platform Developer to join our thriving technology team. This role, based in the dynamic city of Centurion, Gauteng, ZA , will focus on building, maintaining, and enhancing our cutting-edge e-commerce platforms. You will be at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our online presence is robust, scalable, and user-friendly. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in full-stack development with a specific focus on e-commerce architectures and best practices. You will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate business requirements into high-quality, performant code. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a growing company that is passionate about leveraging technology to deliver outstanding online experiences. If you are a proactive developer with a passion for e-commerce innovation, this role is perfect for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy new features and functionalities for our e-commerce platform.
• Maintain and improve the existing codebase, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and security.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement responsive and intuitive user interfaces.
• Integrate with third-party APIs and services (e.g., payment gateways, shipping providers, marketing tools).
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge with the team.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends in e-commerce development.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions for future platform enhancements.
• Ensure the platform is optimized for speed, scalability, and SEO.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in web development, with at least 3 years focused on e-commerce platforms.
• Proficiency in relevant programming languages such as JavaScript (Node.js, React), Python, or PHP.
• Experience with e-commerce platforms like Shopify, Magento, or custom-built solutions.
• Strong understanding of database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
• Experience with API design and integration (RESTful APIs).
• Knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment, based in or near Centurion, Gauteng, ZA .

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary ranging from R500,000 to R650,000.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Generous stock options or performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development, attending conferences, and further training.
• Cutting-edge technology and development tools.
• A collaborative and innovative team culture.
• Contributory pension fund.