Remote E-commerce Platform Specialist

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work flexibility

Health benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote E-commerce Platform Specialist to manage and optimize our Mossel Bay storefront. In this fully remote role, you will ensure the platform runs smoothly, implement features, and improve user experience for customers globally.

You will troubleshoot issues, monitor performance, and collaborate with distributed teams to deliver scalable solutions and drive sales growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience managing and optimizing e‑commerce platforms.
• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and API integrations.
• Experience with major e‑commerce platforms and related tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and optimize the company’s e‑commerce platform to drive sales.
• Implement new features, integrations, and customizations to enhance user experience.
• Troubleshoot issues promptly and ensure performance, security, and scalability.

Skills

E‑commerce platforms

Web technologies

API integrations

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Shopify Plus

Magento

Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Remote E-commerce Platform Specialist to manage and optimize their online storefront in Mossel Bay . In this fully remote role, you will be instrumental in ensuring our e-commerce platform runs smoothly, efficiently, and effectively drives sales. You will handle everything from technical troubleshooting and platform updates to implementing new features and ensuring a superior user experience for our customers globally. This is an excellent opportunity for a technical expert who thrives in a remote setting and wants to make a significant impact on a rapidly growing online business, collaborating with a distributed team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and optimize the company's e-commerce platform (e.g., Shopify Plus, Magento, Salesforce Commerce Cloud).
• Implement new features, integrations, and customizations to enhance website functionality and user experience.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to the e-commerce platform promptly.
• Collaborate with development teams, designers, and marketing to ensure seamless integration of new products and promotions.
• Monitor platform performance, security, and scalability, implementing necessary improvements.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest e-commerce trends, technologies, and best practices to recommend strategic enhancements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience managing and optimizing e-commerce platforms.
• Strong technical understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and API integrations.
• Proven experience with major e-commerce platforms and their associated tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills, essential for collaborating effectively in a remote environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunity to work with a global team and contribute to a leading e-commerce brand from Mossel Bay .
• Access to cutting-edge e-commerce technology and professional development resources.