An exciting opportunity exists for a WEB DEVELOPMENT & E-COMMERCE LEAD at AVI LIMITED IT SHARED SERVICES in Bryanston, Johannesburg.  The purpose of the role is to oversee the development activities for websites (with specific e-commerce expertise) and operational maintenance and upkeep. The successful incumbent will be primarily responsible for creating and implementing innovative software web solutions; designing robust architectures for web applications, which includes creating scalable solutions. As a leader the successful incumbent will guide the web development team by providing technical direction and support; ensuring the team is equipped with the right skills and tools to effectively execute projects.

Line Manager: Senior Manager: Digital Technologies

Number of Direct Reports: Web Developer, Senior Web Developer

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

1. Sotware Development
2. Solution Architecture and Design
3. Technical Leadership
4. Mainenance and Support
5. Code Quality, Standards & Quality Assurance

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• 8 years of proven success in Web and e-Commerce (Magento) development
• 5 years management and customer relations experience
• Proven experience with methodology and project tools
• Experience with Open Stack Web development, e-Commerce platform development (Magento), HTML, CSS, XML and JavaScript, PHP, MySQL/MariaDB, Linux, Apach/Nginx, Docker and related web technologies

Qualifications:

• Matric/Grade 12
• Tertiary Qualification with an IT major

Additional Requirements:

• Magento Certified Developer
• Magento Certified Solution Specialist

Competencies:

• Thinking Analytically
• Interpreting Data
• Taking Initiative
• Building Relationships
• Articulating Information
• Setting Direction
• Keeping Commitments
• Challenging Views
• Influencing Others