E-commerce Platform Developer
Sandton, 2172, South Africa
Listed on 2026-10-19
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Software Development
Full Stack Developer, Backend Developer, Front End Developer
About the Role Our client, a prominent leader in the e-commerce sector, is seeking a highly skilled E-commerce Platform Developer to join their innovative team. This is a fully remote position, enabling you to work from anywhere. You will be responsible for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of our cutting-edge e-commerce platform, ensuring a seamless and robust online shopping experience for our customers.
This role requires deep expertise in web development technologies, e-commerce architecture, and best practices for scalable and secure online systems. You will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate business requirements into functional and efficient code. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver with a passion for building high-performance web applications and a commitment to delivering exceptional quality.
Your technical acumen will be critical in driving the evolution of our e-commerce capabilities and supporting business growth. We are looking for a motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic, remote-first environment and is eager to contribute to impactful projects.
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance e-commerce web applications and services.
- Implement new features and functionalities based on product requirements and technical specifications.
- Integrate with third-party services and APIs (payment gateways, shipping providers, CRM, etc.).
- Optimize website performance, scalability, and security to ensure a superior user experience.
- Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code following industry best practices.
- Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to team members.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues and bugs efficiently.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, UI/UX designers, and QA engineers.
- Stay current with emerging web technologies and e-commerce trends.
- Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy for the e-commerce platform.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field;
Master's degree is a plus. - 5+ years of professional experience in web development, with a significant focus on e-commerce platforms.
- Proficiency in one or more relevant programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, Python, PHP, Java).
- Strong experience with front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and back-end technologies (e.g., Node.js, Django, Laravel).
- Experience with e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify Plus, Magento, custom-built solutions).
- Solid understanding of database technologies (e.g., SQL, No
SQL). - Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Knowledge of web security best practices and performance optimization techniques.
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
- Highly competitive salary and performance incentives.
- Fully remote work arrangement offering significant flexibility.
- Opportunity to work on a high-impact, large-scale e-commerce platform.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off and annual leave.
- Professional development budget for conferences and training.
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools.
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