Job DescriptionWe’re seeking a Software Engineer with ecommerce (Magento) experience who will work within the team to build new features and functionality in the online store. You will be responsible for developing information systems by designing, developing, customizing and testing software with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. From brainstorming through deployment, the Software Engineer will work with UI expert(s) to design and develop user interfaces and Internet/Intranet applications.Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible to establish all possible options for designing and deriving the best solutions based on sound analytical judgment
Research new technologies that push the boundaries and capabilities of design and provide insight on applying these to the development of software
Accountable for optimization-focused design to ensure that all code is written with high availability and high-impact; Accountable for efficiency-focused design that serves to ensure that all code is highly reusable and modular.
Design push and pull data interfaces using the latest web and data sharing technologies integrated to a multitude of third party providers.
Create intuitive, logical and dynamic user interfaces with HTML, DHTML, JavaScript (JQuery and AJAX), PHP.
Skills & Competencies:
Essential Experience designing, developing, testing and deploying software applications
In-depth experience writing and optimizing SQL queries
Working knowledge of J2SE (Java 2 Standard Edition), J2EE (Java 2 Enterprise Edition), C#, and other languages is an added advantage
JavaScript (JQuery, AJAX), HTML5, CSS, SQL, MySQL, PHP, Zend Framework or Cakephp or any other MVC Framework
Object Oriented Design/Programming
Magento or relevant Ecommerce platform experience
Experience in Web Optimization, Insights/Analytics, and Digital Marketing – with concentration in SEO
Active industry standards participation and thought leadership in the area of user experience, usability testing, human factors and interaction.
Expertise with all aspects of a modern LAMP (Linux (Ubuntu 12.04), Apache, Nginx, Varnish, MySQL 5.6, PHP 5.3+) environment
Experience with Laravel 5.0
Expertise with Magento ecommerce platform, EAV data models, Magento API’s
Expertise with PHP 5.3 + object oriented code (Namespaces, SPL, Keywords, Magic Methods, Type Hinting)
Expertise with SQL and relational databases with the ability to optimize queries and design schema’s for large systems
Fluency with Javascript and libraries such as jQuery and Backbone
Experience with front-end build tools & workflows (Gulp, Bower)
Experience with CSS frameworks (Foundation, Bootstrap)
Experience with working with source control tools: GIT, SVN.
Experience with PHP frameworks (Symfony 2, Silex, CakePHP) and libraries (Composer, Doctrine2, Zend, PEAR)
Working knowledge of Python and other server side scripting languages: Ruby, NodeJs, Perl, Bash a plus.
Experience with architecture and scaling of websites, specifically e-commerce sites in the cloud (AWS, Linode, Rackspace Cloud)
Strong leadership and mentoring skills
Understanding and experience with agile development methods, specific experience with Scrum is an asset.
Ability to assist non-technical staff to write requirements and develop plans
Ability to self-organize and prioritize tasks with more than one ongoing project and see projects through to completion
Ability to build and maintain AWS server structure. Including implementation of load balancers, elastic bean stalk, and other potential configuration.
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Qualification
Minimum of four-year degree Computer Science, Information Systems or related field OR equivalent experience.
Experience:
5+ years web development experience
3+ years of PHP experience
2+ years experience with e-commerce websites
Experience writing custom web application and software required
Desired Qualities:
Brilliant problem solver, proven innovator, and excellent communicator with a passion for great design and the ability to achieve it. The candidate possesses that rare blend of interaction design, visual design, prototyping, and implementation skills
Portfolio of enterprise-class, commercial grade website projects that demonstrate creativity, design and development expertise, reliable execution at scale, and customer satisfaction.
Demonstrated ability to research, learn, and apply new technologies.
Must work independently, collaboratively, and creatively on multiple projects.
Commitment to high standards of quality, including documentation.
Prefer candidates with experience working across platforms including mobile.
Active industry standards participation and thought leadership in the area of user experience, usability testing, human factors and interaction.
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Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV’s to: careers@huntechsolutions.com
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