Ecommerce Tech Leader: Growth, Platforms & Excellence

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

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.