E-commerce Platform Developer

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and innovative E-commerce Platform Developer to join their technology team, working entirely remotely. This role is central to the development, maintenance, and enhancement of our client's core e-commerce platform, ensuring a robust, scalable, and user-friendly online shopping experience. You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate business requirements into high-quality code, implement new features, and optimize platform performance. The ideal candidate has a strong background in web development, particularly within the e-commerce domain, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced, remote environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge digital platform from anywhere in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy new features and functionalities for the e-commerce platform using modern web technologies.
• Optimize website performance, loading speeds, and scalability to handle high traffic volumes and ensure a seamless user experience.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to implement intuitive and visually appealing customer interfaces.
• Integrate third-party services and APIs (e.g., payment gateways, shipping providers, CRM systems).
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks within the platform.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and contribute to improving development processes and best practices.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an E-commerce Developer or full-stack web developer, with significant experience in e-commerce environments.
• Strong proficiency in relevant programming languages (e.g., PHP, JavaScript, Python) and modern frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js, Node.js).
• Experience with e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Magento, or custom-built solutions.
• Solid understanding of database management (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and API development (RESTful).
• Familiarity with cloud hosting environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and version control systems (Git).
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a passion for building high-quality software in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for performance-based incentives.
• Full remote working flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere in the UK.
• Comprehensive private medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous annual leave allowance and paid holidays.
• Budget for professional development, conferences, and certifications.
• Company-provided equipment and home office support.