E-commerce Platform Developer

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 482,000 - 895,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote work arrangement

Potential for ongoing contract work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled E-commerce Platform Developer to enhance and maintain our client's online store. This remote contractor role offers flexibility to manage your own schedule while delivering robust, scalable features and integrations.

You will develop new functionalities, integrate third-party services, and troubleshoot issues to ensure performance and security across devices. Collaborative and self-driven candidates thrive here.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an E-commerce Developer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in PHP, JavaScript, HTML/CSS and platform languages.
• Experience with e-commerce platforms and API integrations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain features for the e-commerce platform.
• Integrate third-party services, APIs, and plugins (payments, shipping).
• Troubleshoot performance, bugs, and security vulnerabilities.
• Optimize for speed and responsive design across devices.
• Collaborate with designers/marketing to translate requirements into specs.
• Write clean, well-documented code following best practices.

Skills

PHP

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

Magento

Shopify Liquid

APIs / Integrations

Tools

MySQL

PostgreSQL

REST APIs

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled E-commerce Platform Developer to enhance and maintain their online store. This role involves working with various e-commerce technologies to ensure a robust, scalable, and user-friendly shopping experience. You will be responsible for developing new features, integrating third-party applications, and troubleshooting any technical issues that arise on the platform. As a remote contractor, you will have the flexibility to manage your own schedule while delivering high-quality technical solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced developer looking to contribute to a dynamic e-commerce business and work on challenging technical projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain new features and functionalities for the e-commerce platform.
• Integrate third-party services, APIs, and plugins to extend platform capabilities (e.g., payment gateways, shipping providers).
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to website performance, bugs, and security vulnerabilities.
• Optimize website performance for speed, scalability, and responsiveness across all devices.
• Collaborate with designers and marketing teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an E-commerce Developer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in relevant programming languages and frameworks (e.g., PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, specific platform languages like Magento or Shopify Liquid).
• Experience with various e-commerce platforms and their customization options.
• Understanding of database management (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Knowledge of front-end development principles and responsive design.
• Ability to work independently and manage project timelines effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive contract rate.
• Flexible working hours and remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging e-commerce projects.
• Direct impact on the user experience of a growing online store.
• Potential for ongoing contract work based on performance.