Senior E-commerce Developer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive bonus potential

Health, dental and retirement benefits

Learning and career development

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a Senior E-commerce Developer to join their technology team in a hybrid role. You will design, develop, and maintain robust e-commerce platforms, implementing features, optimizing performance, and ensuring scalable solutions.

You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver seamless online shopping experiences for customers across Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional full-stack web development with e-commerce focus.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, Python, PHP, React, Vue.js and Node.js.
• Experience with Magento, Shopify Plus or Salesforce Commerce Cloud and their APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable, secure e‑commerce web applications.
• Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to ship features.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability using best practices.
• Write clean, well-documented code and mentor junior developers.

Skills

Full-stack development

JavaScript

Python

PHP

React

Vue.js

Node.js

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Magento

Shopify Plus

Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior E-commerce Developer to join their technology team in Sandton . This hybrid role involves designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable e-commerce platforms and applications. You will play a key role in building new features, optimizing performance, and ensuring the technical excellence of their online store. Working collaboratively with product managers, designers, and other engineers, you will contribute to creating seamless and engaging online shopping experiences for customers within the Gauteng province.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement high-quality, scalable, and secure e-commerce web applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Optimize website performance, scalability, and reliability using best practices in web development.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code across the full stack.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to establishing coding standards and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack web development, with a significant focus on e-commerce platforms.
• Proficiency in relevant programming languages and frameworks (e.g., JavaScript, Python, PHP, React, Vue.js, Node.js).
• Strong experience with e-commerce platforms (e.g., Magento, Shopify Plus, Salesforce Commerce Cloud) and their APIs.
• Solid understanding of database technologies (SQL/NoSQL), caching, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and experience working in an agile development environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary with comprehensive bonus potential.
• Hybrid work arrangement balancing office collaboration and remote flexibility.
• Generous health, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and career advancement.
• Chance to work on cutting-edge e-commerce technology in Sandton .