Remote E-commerce Platform Architect

Placements24; Cape Town; Híbrido; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 600 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary package

Medical aid and retirement benefits

Generous paid leave

Cutting-edge technologies access

Professional development resources

Resumo da oferta

Placements24, a leading e-commerce company, seeks a Remote E-commerce Platform Architect to lead the design of scalable and secure online stores and backend systems from anywhere in South Africa.

You will drive technical roadmaps, set standards for architecture, and mentor teams while coordinating with product and engineering to deliver high-performance platforms.

Qualificações

• Extensive experience designing and building large-scale e-commerce platforms.
• Strong knowledge of microservices, APIs and distributed systems.
• Proven ability to define technical roadmaps and standards.

Responsabilidades

• Architect and design scalable, secure e-commerce platforms and microservices.
• Define technical standards and technology choices for the ecosystem.
• Lead evaluation and integration of third-party APIs and solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to implement designs.
• Create and maintain architectural documentation and diagrams.
• Address security, performance, and technical debt challenges.
• Stay updated on cloud and ecommerce trends, and mentor teams.

Conhecimentos

E-commerce architecture

Microservices design

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms

API design

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Formação académica

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Ferramentas

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

SQL/NoSQL

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client, a leading national e-commerce enterprise, is seeking an exceptional and highly experienced Remote E-commerce Platform Architect to lead the design and evolution of their sophisticated online sales infrastructure. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader with a profound understanding of scalable, high-performance e-commerce architectures, microservices, cloud technologies, and modern development practices. You will be responsible for defining the technical roadmap, ensuring the robustness, security, and scalability of our client's digital storefronts and backend systems. This role demands a strategic thinker who can translate complex business requirements into elegant technical solutions, driving innovation and maintaining a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving online marketplace. You will collaborate closely with engineering teams, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver best-in-class e-commerce experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and design scalable, reliable, and secure e-commerce platforms and microservices.
• Define technical standards, best practices, and technology choices for the e-commerce ecosystem.
• Lead the evaluation and integration of third-party solutions and APIs.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure successful implementation of architectural designs.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including architectural diagrams and specifications.
• Identify and address technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and security vulnerabilities.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in e-commerce and cloud computing.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams.
• Contribute to the strategic planning and roadmap for the e-commerce technology stack.
• Ensure alignment between business objectives and technical solutions for the online platform.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in architecting and building large-scale e-commerce platforms.
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture, API design, and distributed systems.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong knowledge of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL).
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with front-end technologies and frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and influence architectural decisions.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote role.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Highly competitive salary package reflecting senior expertise.
• Opportunity to shape the future of a leading e-commerce platform.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Generous allocation of paid leave.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and professional development resources.
• A culture that fosters innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Chance to impact millions of customers across South Africa from the comfort of your home office.