Remote E‑Commerce Platform Architect

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Equipment provided

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote E-commerce Platform Specialist to join a fully remote team. You will manage, optimize, and enhance the company’s e-commerce platform, implementing new features, troubleshooting issues, and improving user experience in a distributed environment.

You should have a deep technical understanding of e-commerce platforms, strong problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication to work effectively in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 4 years working with e-commerce platforms, including administration and customization.
• Proficiency in at least one major platform (Shopify Plus, Magento, BigCommerce).
• Understanding of HTML/CSS/JavaScript is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and optimize the e-commerce platform (Shopify/Magento/BigCommerce).
• Implement features, integrations, and improvements for performance and UX.
• Troubleshoot technical issues promptly.
• Collaborate with developers, designers, and vendors for stability and security.
• Conduct regular platform audits to improve speed, usability, and conversions.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation.
• Stay updated with e-commerce technologies and best practices.
• Monitor performance metrics and report key indicators.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and security standards.
• Assist in planning upgrades and migrations.

Skills

E-commerce platform admin

Platform integrations

HTML/CSS/JavaScript basics

API experience

Remote work skills

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Education

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

Tools

Shopify Plus

Magento

BigCommerce

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote E-commerce Platform Specialist to join a fully remote team. You will manage, optimize, and enhance the company’s e-commerce platform, implementing new features, troubleshooting issues, and improving user experience in a distributed environment.

You should have a deep technical understanding of e-commerce platforms, strong problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication to work effectively in a remote setting.