E-commerce Platform Developer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Conferences & training

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is working with a prominent leader in the e-commerce sector to hire an E-commerce Platform Developer for a fully remote role. You will design, develop, and maintain our scalable online shopping platform, collaborating with product managers, designers, and other engineers.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in web development, strong experience with JavaScript and backend tech, and a passion for secure, high-performance systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional web development experience, with e-commerce focus.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (JS, Python, PHP, Java).
• Experience with front-end frameworks and back-end tech, plus e-commerce platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance e-commerce web applications.
• Implement features based on product requirements and specs.
• Integrate with third-party services and APIs (payments, shipping, CRM).
• Optimize performance, security, and user experience.
• Write clean, documented code and participate in code reviews.
• Troubleshoot issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Stay current with emerging web technologies and trends.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy.

Skills

JavaScript

Python

PHP

Java

React

Angular

Vue.js

Node.js

Django

Laravel

SQL

NoSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree (a plus)

Tools

Shopify Plus

Magento

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role Our client, a prominent leader in the e-commerce sector, is seeking a highly skilled E-commerce Platform Developer to join their innovative team. This is a fully remote position, enabling you to work from anywhere. You will be responsible for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of our cutting-edge e-commerce platform, ensuring a seamless and robust online shopping experience for our customers. This role requires deep expertise in web development technologies, e-commerce architecture, and best practices for scalable and secure online systems. You will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate business requirements into functional and efficient code. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver with a passion for building high-performance web applications and a commitment to delivering exceptional quality. Your technical acumen will be critical in driving the evolution of our e-commerce capabilities and supporting business growth. We are looking for a motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic, remote-first environment and is eager to contribute to impactful projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance e-commerce web applications and services.
• Implement new features and functionalities based on product requirements and technical specifications.
• Integrate with third-party services and APIs (payment gateways, shipping providers, CRM, etc.).
• Optimize website performance, scalability, and security to ensure a superior user experience.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code following industry best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to team members.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues and bugs efficiently.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, UI/UX designers, and QA engineers.
• Stay current with emerging web technologies and e-commerce trends.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy for the e-commerce platform.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of professional experience in web development, with a significant focus on e-commerce platforms.
• Proficiency in one or more relevant programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, Python, PHP, Java).
• Strong experience with front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and back-end technologies (e.g., Node.js, Django, Laravel).
• Experience with e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify Plus, Magento, custom-built solutions).
• Solid understanding of database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of web security best practices and performance optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering significant flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on a high-impact, large-scale e-commerce platform.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and annual leave.
• Professional development budget for conferences and training.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools.