Senior E‑commerce Platform Engineering Lead

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Híbrido; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 900 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid work model

Leadership role

Cutting-edge tech exposure

Professional development

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks a Lead E-commerce Platform Engineer to drive development of a scalable online retail platform. You will lead a team of engineers, define architecture, and ensure performance and reliability for high-traffic storefronts.

The role requires 7+ years in software engineering with 3+ in leadership, strong Java/Python/Node.js/PHP skills, and experience with microservices, APIs, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Qualificações

• Bachelor's or Master's in CS or related field.
• 7+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Extensive e-commerce platform development experience, including microservices, APIs and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Strong proficiency in Java, Python, Node.js, PHP.
• Experience with front-end frameworks React, Angular or Vue.js.
• Deep understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Proven ability to design scalable and resilient systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and CI/CD/DevOps.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers focused on e-commerce platform development and maintenance.
• Architect, design, and implement scalable, reliable, and high-performance e-commerce solutions.
• Oversee the development lifecycle from requirements gathering to deployment and support.
• Collaborate with product managers to translate business requirements into technical specs.
• Ensure coding standards, best practices, and security protocols are followed.
• Drive technical innovation by evaluating new technologies to improve platform capabilities.
• Optimize website performance, load times, and user experience.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues affecting the platform.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Participate in strategic planning for the evolution of the platform.

Conhecimentos

Java

Python

Node.js

PHP

React

Angular

Vue.js

SQL

NoSQL

Microservices

APIs

CI/CD

Formação académica

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks a Lead E-commerce Platform Engineer to drive development of a scalable online retail platform. You will lead a team of engineers, define architecture, and ensure performance and reliability for high-traffic storefronts.

The role requires 7+ years in software engineering with 3+ in leadership, strong Java/Python/Node.js/PHP skills, and experience with microservices, APIs, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).