Senior Commerce Programmer I - Brackenfell at Shoprite Group of Companies

Job Objectives

• Analyse and understand business requirements in the context of the current business environment in conjunction with Product Manager, Business Analysts and Solution Architects. 
• Collaborate with other developers and team members to ensure proper code management and follow development best practices, including version control, code reviews, unit testing and necessary technical documentation. 
• Ensure the e-commerce platform meets all performance requirements and is scalable, secure, and reliable. 
• Integrate third-party APIs and services to streamline the flow of data and information between the e-commerce platform and other systems. 
• Stay informed about emerging e-commerce technologies and industry trends and recommend improvements to the platform accordingly. 
• Work with business stakeholders to understand business requirements and analyse and translate these into fit-for-purpose, robust and scalable solutions. 
• Configuration and creation of technical components and services required to deliver online customer facing features 

Qualifications

• Diploma /Degree in Information Systems / B.Sc Computer Science (or similar) (Desirable) 
• Matric with experience equal to three times the number of years study specified (Essential) 

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in e-commerce web development  
• Experience integrating with third-party APIs and services such as payment gateways, shipping providers, and social media platforms. 
• Experience with B2B eCommerce (desirable) 
• Experience with Cloud Solutions such as Azure or AWS (desirable) 

Knowledge and Skills

• 3+ years Knowledge and skill with  in distributed source control systems, like?BitBucket 
• 3+ years Knowledge and skill with JSP, JavaScript, XHTML, HTML5, CSS, Java 8  Object Orientation Programming, Angular JS 4 and Type Script  
• Expertise in e-commerce platforms such as SAP Commerce Hybris 
• Knowledge of Java and JavaScript, and other related web technologies. 
• Solid understanding of database architecture and design, including SQL  
• Experience integrating with third-party APIs and services such as payment gateways, shipping providers, and social media platforms. 
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively with a team, as needed. 
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 
• Ability to work within a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and deadlines.