E-commerce Platform Engineer

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Health & wellness benefits

Learning & development opportunities

Performance-driven bonus

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks an experienced E-commerce Platform Engineer to architect, develop, and maintain a robust online platform. You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to translate requirements into high-quality technical solutions in a collaborative, agile environment.

The role focuses on designing scalable architecture, integrating with payment gateways, optimizing performance, and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 5+ years of professional software development experience with a focus on e-commerce platforms.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, Node.js, or PHP.
• Experience with Magento, Shopify Plus, or custom-built e-commerce solutions.
• Strong understanding of SQL/NoSQL databases, caching, and API design.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containers (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of front-end tech (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React/Vue/Angular) is a plus.
• Familiarity with Agile and CI/CD practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality, scalable code for the e-commerce platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features and functionalities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to the e-commerce platform, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Optimize platform performance, scalability, and security to meet business demands.
• Integrate with third-party services and APIs, such as payment gateways, shipping providers, and marketing tools.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends in e-commerce and software engineering.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical roadmap planning.
• Mentor junior engineers and share technical expertise within the team.

Skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

Java

Python

Node.js

PHP

Magento

Shopify Plus

SQL

NoSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

React

Vue

Angular

CI/CD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced E-commerce Platform Engineer to architect, develop, and maintain their robust online platform in Stellenbosch, Western Cape . This role is central to ensuring a seamless, scalable, and secure e-commerce experience for our customers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, with a specific focus on e-commerce technologies and best practices. You will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate business requirements into high-quality technical solutions. If you are passionate about building cutting-edge e-commerce systems and thrive in a collaborative, agile environment, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact. Join a team dedicated to innovation and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality, scalable, and performant code for the e-commerce platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features and functionalities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to the e-commerce platform, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Optimize platform performance, scalability, and security to meet business demands.
• Integrate with third-party services and APIs, such as payment gateways, shipping providers, and marketing tools.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends in e-commerce and software engineering.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical roadmap planning.
• Mentor junior engineers and share technical expertise within the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a significant focus on e-commerce platforms.
• Proficiency in relevant programming languages such as Java, Python, Node.js, or PHP.
• Experience with e-commerce platforms like Magento, Shopify Plus, or custom-built solutions.
• Strong understanding of database technologies (SQL/NoSQL), caching mechanisms, and API design.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React/Vue/Angular) is a plus.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and CI/CD practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and a performance-driven bonus scheme.
• This role provides a hybrid work model, allowing for flexibility within the vibrant community of Stellenbosch, Western Cape .
• Employees will have access to continuous learning and development opportunities, including workshops and conferences.
• Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.
• Contribute to building a world-class e-commerce platform and advance your career in a supportive and challenging environment.
• This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of online retail.