Senior E-commerce Platform Architect - Hybrid (Stellenbosch)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity potential

Technical growth

Challenging projects

Hybrid flexibility

Medical benefits

Technological excellence

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks a Senior E-commerce Platform Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable e-commerce systems with emphasis on performance, security, and user experience. You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in web development with 5+ years in e-commerce, and hands-on experience with Magento, Shopify Plus, and modern

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of web development, at least 5 years in e-commerce.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, Python, PHP, React, Node.js.
• Extensive experience with Magento, Shopify Plus, WooCommerce, or custom-built platforms.
• Strong database skills (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Experience with cloud and containerization (AWS/Azure/GCP; Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of frontend technologies, UI/UX, and responsive design.
• Git version control proficiency.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Hybrid work environment in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy new features for the e-commerce platform.
• Maintain and optimize existing platform for performance and security.
• Collaborate with product, design, and other developers to translate requirements into solutions.
• Improve website performance and user experience.
• Integrate third-party services and APIs (payments, shipping, marketing).
• Troubleshoot and fix issues across the platform.
• Adhere to CI/CD and code quality practices.
• Stay updated with e-commerce tech trends.
• Mentor junior developers and share knowledge.
• Ensure robustness and security to meet business needs in Stellenbosch.

Skills

JavaScript

Python

PHP

React

Node.js

Magento

Shopify Plus

WooCommerce

Database design

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks a Senior E-commerce Platform Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable e-commerce systems with emphasis on performance, security, and user experience. You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in web development with 5+ years in e-commerce, and hands-on experience with Magento, Shopify Plus, and modern