Web Developer / Programmer at GIBADI

Job Description

• We're seeking a Software Engineer with ecommerce 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 & 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors in Computer Science or other relevant fields
• Possess 3-5 years of experience

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.

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.