Software Engineer

Overview: 

The Software Engineer designs, develops, and enhances our enterprise eCommerce platform, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience. This role also contributes to strategic software development decisions and best practices. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Knowledge Sharing & Team Engagement:
• Collaborate effectively with other team members, providing guidance and support.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.
• Actively participate in change management practices in alignment with company policies.
• Website Development:
• Design, develop, and modify company websites to meet specifications and quality standards.
• Peer review and approve code changes to ensure quality and adherence to best practices.
• Maintain and enhance website architecture for high performance, security, and scalability.
• Implement responsive design principles to ensure the website functions seamlessly across various devices and browsers.
• Content Management Systems:
• Integrate and manage content using content management systems (CMS), Digital Asset Management (DAM), Product Information Management (PIM), etc.
• Collaborate with product owners, product managers, and content creators to ensure the website is updated with fresh, relevant content by providing an intuitive system for making updates easily.
• User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) Collaboration:
• Collaborate effectively with designers to develop and integrate visually appealing and intuitive interfaces that enhance user satisfaction and engagement.
• Conduct usability testing and gather feedback to improve the website's user experience.
• Backend Development:
• Develop server-side logic, manage database integration, and ensure high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front end.
• Implement security measures to protect user data and prevent breaches.
• SEO and Analytics:
• In cooperation with analytics team, optimize the website for search engines (SEO) to improve visibility and traffic.
• In cooperation with the analytics team, implement and manage web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to monitor and analyze website performance.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Work closely with IT, marketing, and other departments to align software engineering with business objectives.
• Provide technical support and training to internal stakeholders as needed.
• Maintenance and Updates:
• Regularly update and maintain the website to ensure it remains current and functional.
• Troubleshoot and resolve website issues in a timely manner.
• Scaled Agile Methodology:
• Participate in SAFe Agile practices and ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure continuous delivery and integration.
• Contribute to the adoption and improvement of scaled Agile methodologies within the software engineering team.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Development, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 1 years of experience in software engineering or web development, with a strong portfolio of successful projects.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, including frameworks like jQuery, React, or Angular.
• Experience with back-end technologies such as PHP, Python, or Node.js.
• Strong knowledge of content management systems (CMS) like WordPress, Drupal, or Joomla.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices and web analytics tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with eCommerce platforms (such as Shopify) is preferred.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Web Developer) are a plus.
• Experience with Agile or SAFe Agile methodologies is highly desirable.