Senior PHP Ecommerce Engineer

Brief

CC Talent is looking for a Senior PHP E-commerce Engineer who is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining e-commerce plugins that facilitate the management of multiple payment gateways, methods, and related functionalities. Their expertise in e-commerce plugin development and platforms like WooCommerce, Shopify, and WordPress is crucial for ensuring efficient and secure payment processes.

Client Details

Our client is a rapidly growing Series A funded fintech company in the payment industry. They are expanding their operations by launching an engineering hub in Southeast Asia and have chosen us as their trusted partner to make it happen.

Responsibilities

• Platform Development:

  • Lead the development and customization of complex e-commerce solutions using WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify, and other major e-commerce platforms, ensuring optimal performance and functionality.

• Backend Development:

  • Design and develop custom PHP solutions and plugins for e-commerce platforms, focusing on scalability, performance, and seamless integration with existing systems.

• Theme Development:

  • Create and maintain custom WordPress and WooCommerce themes, implement advanced customizations, and ensure mobile responsiveness across all platform elements.

• E-commerce Integration:

  • Architect and implement multi-platform integrations between various e-commerce systems (WooCommerce, Shopify, Magento), ensuring smooth data flow and consistent functionality.

• Platform Optimization:

  • Implement advanced performance optimization techniques for WordPress and WooCommerce sites, including caching solutions, code optimization, and server-side improvements.

• Security Implementation:

  • Maintain platform security through regular updates, security audits, and implementation of best practices for e-commerce platforms, including PCI compliance measures.

• Plugin Development:

  • Design and develop custom plugins for WordPress and WooCommerce to extend functionality and meet specific business requirements.

• Testing & Quality Assurance:

  • Establish testing procedures for platform updates, custom development work, and ensure compatibility across different e-commerce systems.

• Cross-functional Collaboration:

  • Work closely with design teams, content managers, and stakeholders to implement e-commerce solutions that align with business goals.

• Technical Leadership:

  • Provide expertise in platform selection, architecture decisions, and best practices for e-commerce implementations. Mentor junior developers in platform-specific development.

• Documentation:

  • Create comprehensive documentation for custom platform modifications, plugin implementations, and deployment procedures.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in PHP frameworks (Laravel, Symfony) and modern front-end technologies (HTML, JavaScript, CSS, SASS/LESS).

• Strong experience with e-commerce platforms (WooCommerce, Shopify, Magento) and payment gateway integrations (PayPal, Stripe).

• Understanding of UI/UX best practices, responsive design, and SEO for e-commerce.

• Familiarity with headless commerce, RESTful APIs, and cloud platforms (AWS).

• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, caching solutions (Redis, Memcached), and Docker environments.

• Knowledge of performance optimization and security standards (ISO8583, PCI DSS).

• Willingness to learn and adapt to new e-commerce technologies.

• Open to an in-office requirement, starting with 4 days per week for the first 3 months during onboarding, transitioning to a hybrid model of 2 days per week in-office.