Senior Full-Stack Web & E‑Commerce Lead (Hybrid)

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement packages

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Web Developer & Ecommerce Specialist to design, build, and optimize our online store. You will own both front-end and back-end development, applying modern technologies to deliver robust, scalable web applications for diverse customers.

The role requires 5+ years in full-stack development with e-commerce experience, strong JavaScript/HTML/CSS skills, and proficiency in at least one major backend framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in full-stack web development with e-commerce focus.
• Strong front-end skills: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and modern frameworks (React/Angular/Vue).
• Solid back-end experience with Node.js, Django, Ruby on Rails or Laravel.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Cloud familiarity with AWS/Azure/Google Cloud; exposure to e-commerce platforms (Shopify Plus, Magento, WooCommerce).
• Understanding of SEO principles and performance optimization.
• Excellent problem-solving and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the company's e-commerce website front-end and back-end.
• Implement features to improve user experience, conversions, and performance.
• Integrate with third-party services like payment gateways, shipping, and CRM.
• Optimize performance for speed, scalability, and security.
• Write clean, documented code in JavaScript, Python, PHP or similar.
• Collaborate with designers to translate wireframes into web pages.
• Troubleshoot issues and optimize for cross-browser compatibility.
• Stay updated with latest web technologies and e-commerce best practices.
• Contribute to technical architecture discussions and decisions.
• Ensure responsive design across devices and browsers.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

React

Angular

Vue.js

Node.js

Django

Ruby on Rails

Laravel

MySQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Shopify Plus

Magento

WooCommerce

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Web Developer & Ecommerce Specialist to design, build, and optimize our online store. You will own both front-end and back-end development, applying modern technologies to deliver robust, scalable web applications for diverse customers.

The role requires 5+ years in full-stack development with e-commerce experience, strong JavaScript/HTML/CSS skills, and proficiency in at least one major backend framework.