E-commerce Platform & Technology Lead

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Executive benefits package

Stock options

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an E-commerce Platform & Technology Lead to guide digital infrastructure from Randburg, Gauteng. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility and focuses on building a robust, scalable, and secure e-commerce platform to drive business growth.

You will lead a team of developers and tech specialists, align platform roadmaps with business goals, and manage integrations, APIs, and data flows while staying ahead of industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IT or related field.
• Proven leadership of e-commerce platform development and teams.
• Experience with e-commerce architecture (CMS, PIM, CRM, OMS, payments).
• Cloud platforms and microservices experience (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, development, and implementation of the e-commerce platform and related tech.
• Oversee selection, integration, and management of third-party e-commerce tools.
• Ensure performance, scalability, security, and reliability to meet business needs.
• Collaborate with engineering, marketing, and product teams on roadmaps and features.
• Manage technical aspects of website integrations, APIs, and data flows.
• Stay ahead of emerging e-commerce technologies and opportunities for innovation.
• Develop and manage the e-commerce technology budget and vendor relationships.
• Ensure data privacy compliance and security best practices.
• Lead and mentor a team of developers and technical specialists.
• Troubleshoot and resolve platform issues promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IT

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading innovator in the online retail space, is seeking a highly skilled and visionary E-commerce Platform & Technology Lead to guide their digital infrastructure. This pivotal role, based in Randburg, Gauteng , involves overseeing the development, maintenance, and optimization of the company's e-commerce platform and associated technologies. The ideal candidate will possess a deep technical understanding of e-commerce systems, a strategic mindset for digital transformation, and strong leadership capabilities. You will be responsible for ensuring the platform is robust, scalable, secure, and delivers an exceptional user experience that drives business growth. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to blend in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, contributing to cutting‑edge e-commerce solutions. Join a company that values technological excellence and empowers its leaders to drive innovation. Be at the forefront of shaping the digital future from our Randburg headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, development, and implementation of the e-commerce platform and related technologies.
• Oversee the selection, integration, and management of third-party e-commerce tools and services.
• Ensure the platform's performance, scalability, security, and reliability meet business demands.
• Collaborate with engineering, marketing, and product teams to define platform roadmaps and feature enhancements.
• Manage the technical aspects of website integrations, APIs, and data flows.
• Stay abreast of emerging e-commerce technologies and trends, identifying opportunities for innovation.
• Develop and manage the e-commerce technology budget and vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and security best practices.
• Lead and mentor a team of developers and technical specialists focused on the e-commerce platform.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to the e-commerce platform promptly.

Requirements

• Proven experience in leading e-commerce platform development and management, with a strong technical background.
• In-depth knowledge of e-commerce architecture, including CMS, PIM, CRM, OMS, and payment gateways.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture.
• Strong understanding of web development principles, APIs, and system integrations.
• Demonstrated experience in managing technical teams and projects.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience in managing large-scale e-commerce platforms and digital transformations.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive-level benefits package.
• Hybrid work arrangement providing flexibility from Randburg .
• Opportunity to lead technological innovation in a thriving e-commerce environment.
• Significant influence on the company's digital strategy and future direction.
• Professional growth and development opportunities, including leadership training.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings plan.
• Performance-based bonuses and stock options.
• Access to the latest technology and development tools.