Ecommerce Engineer / Head of Ecommerce Technology

Unitrade 745 (Pty) Ltd; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Unitrade 745 (Pty) Ltd in Sandton seeks a highly experienced Ecommerce Engineer to lead their ecommerce technology function. This senior role demands a strategic thinker adept at bridging technology and business to enhance ecommerce growth, ensure platform stability, and drive innovation.

The ideal candidate will possess a BSc Degree in IT or related fields, extensive experience in ecommerce engineering, and strong skills in both frontend and backend development. A proven track record in leadership within cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior-level experience in ecommerce or digital commerce engineering.
• Strong understanding of ecommerce platforms such as Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce.
• Experience with website performance optimisation and technical SEO.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of ecommerce technology function and drive growth.
• Ensure platform stability and innovation in ecommerce.
• Lead cross-functional teams effectively.

Skills

Ecommerce platforms knowledge

Frontend development skills (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

Backend development skills (Node.js, PHP, Python)

REST APIs experience

Cloud platforms experience (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Education

BSc Degree in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering

Tools

SQL/NoSQL databases

Git

Job description

Our client within a leading retail and digital commerce environment is seeking a highly experienced Ecommerce Engineer to take ownership of their ecommerce technology function in Linbro. This is a senior-level opportunity suited to a strategic thinker who can bridge technology and business, while driving ecommerce growth, platform stability, and innovation.

Requirements

• BSc Degree in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (non-negotiable)
• Extensive senior-level experience in ecommerce or digital commerce engineering
• Strong understanding of ecommerce platforms (Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce, or similar)
• Solid frontend and backend development skills (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js, PHP, or Python)
• Experience with REST APIs, system integrations, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
• Strong knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases and Git version control
• Experience with website performance optimisation and technical SEO
• Proven leadership capability in cross-functional environments
• Strong commercial acumen and business understanding

Should you meet the requirements for this position, please email your updated CV to [e-mail], alternatively contact 031 350 4018 or visit our website www.tumaini.co. Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.