Ecommerce Engineer

SUMMARY:
The role supports all digital commerce initiatives including online stores, customer portals, product catalogues, and digital integrations with internal systems such as ERP, inventory, and CRM platforms.

POSITION INFO:
Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field (or relevant industry experience)

• Experience with ecommerce platforms such as Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with modern frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue (advantageous).
• Backend development experience such as Node.js, PHP, or Python.
• Experience with REST APIs and integrations.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud, AWS, or Azure.
• Knowledge of SQL / NoSQL databases.
• Experience using Git version control.
• Understanding of website performance optimisation and technical SEO.

• Maintain and support Group’s ecommerce platforms and websites.
• Ensure platform uptime, stability, and performance.
• Develop, maintain, and optimise Group websites.
• Implement new features and enhancements to support ecommerce initiatives.
• Integrate ecommerce platforms with ERP, inventory systems, CRM systems, and payment gateways.
• Develop and maintain APIs and data integrations between systems.
• Manage product catalogue structure, categories, and product information.
• Ensure product data accuracy including descriptions, pricing, and availability.
• Monitor website analytics and identify opportunities to improve conversion rates.
• Ensure ecommerce platforms comply with cybersecurity standards and best practices.
• Maintain SSL certificates, authentication systems, and security controls.
• Support SEO best practices and optimise site performance for search engines.
• Maintain payment gateway integrations and monitor transaction logs.
• Coordinate with hosting providers, platform vendors, and development partners.
• Manage staging and production environments and perform testing before deployments.