Software Engineer - eCommerce at Kerridge Commercial Systems South Africa

As a Senior Engineer in this fast-paced environment, you will create and implement client-side solutions on top of the KCS Ecommerce Products. 

The Engineer is responsible for writing server-side web application logic. PHP developers usually develop back-end components, connect the application with the other (often third-party) web services, and support the Web Designer by integrating their work with the application. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Software Engineering responsibilities

• Conducting analysis of website and application requirements provided by the Customer, eCommerce Solution Designer or Product Owner.
• Writing detailed and comprehensive technical documents that describes all technical procedures related to product development in order to solve the functional use cases and requirements presented.
• Using PHP to produce user-friendly HTML web solutions.
• Writing back-end code and building efficient PHP modules.
• Developing back-end portals with an optimized database.

Collaboration

• Collaboration with other members of the team to improve usability on existing and new projects.
• Working with colleagues in other KCS teams with integration into ERP systems
• Ensuring high-quality and efficient/optimized source code to maximize response times, and a slick user experience.
• Liaising with clients where necessary.

Existing projects

Troubleshooting application and code issues.

Finalizing back-end features and testing web applications.

Updating and altering application features to enhance performance. 

Key Requirements: 

Experience & Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of both development processes, as well as a strong technical background.

Experience in the following technologies

• PHP
• JQuery
• HTML
• Less/CSS/Flexbox
• Apache
• MySQL/MariaDB
• Linux (maintaining local website distributions)
• Git
• Twig templating 
• Zend Framework/Laminas
• MVC
• Composer
• Bower
• Bootsrap
• JIRA
• Automated release procedures 
• Agile
• JSON-LD rich snippets 
• Full stack development
• Photoshop/Gimp  
• Mobile and desktop design practices 
• Web Services - SOAP/Restful/JSON/XML
• A/B Testing 
• ASP.NET / C# / SQL Server / IIS (as secondary skills set)
• Proven work experience in a Web Developer role
• Experience in browser testing and debugging (e.g. Chrome Console)
• Knowledge of SEO and its implementation
• Knowledge of eCommerce
• Working knowledge of various tools, open-source technologies, and cloud services 

Skills & Competencies: 

• The ability to solve problems and take decisive action within a highly complex ecosystem and within a global context
• The ability to facilitate and clearly document and communicate product requirements effectively to all levels of business, delivery and customer stakeholders 
• The ability to build and maintain strong and trusted relationships with all levels of business, delivery and customers stakeholders 
• The ability to present objectively with authority and confidence to senior levels of business, delivery and customer stakeholders
• The ability to adapt to change in any periods of change/disruption
• The ability to accurately prioritise, organise and plan their work and to seek continuous improvement to drive efficiencies in their product space 

Key KCS behaviours:  

• Must have a pro-active, positive, open and collaborative approach to working with others in a team
• Must be open to learning new skills and self-development to drive both personal and team growth
• Must be comfortable in giving feedback at all levels with integrity as well as receiving it to build trust