E - Commerce Shopify Developer

Job Facts

Employer AVI
Location Gauteng Johannesburg
Closing Date 17 Sept 2026
Posted 15 August 2026
Minimum Education Matric essential
Industry FMCG, Manufacturing

Minimum Requirements

  • Analytics reporting software (Google analytics)
  • Core Web Dev languages: Liquid, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C#
  • Matric essential
  • Preferably IT or Web Development or Software Development qualification in core web development languages: Liquid, HTML, CSS, Javascript, C#
  • Further Courses, certifications, professional affiliations
  • 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role (E-Commerce domain)
  • in the retail sector, preferably fashion
  • d with Shopify
  • with digital channels including Google Adwords/SEO/PPC & email marketing
  • in MS SQL in Azure, REST API’s, SAP Process Orchestration (SAP PO), GraphQL
  • What It Takes to Succeed:
  • that set you up for success:
  • Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:
  • Take the Next Step with Spitz
  • By joining a dynamic team driven by excellence and innovation, where your passion for fashion can thrive alongside world-renowned brands. Together, we’ll shape the future of premium footwear and apparel.
  • for our E-Commerce customers, working closely with internal and external teams, including being the primary liaison with external Shopify developers on retainer. Manage and be responsible for Technical Support and Monitoring, Website Integration Management, Website Development (Shopify & Systems) and Website Back End Management.
  • in a similar role (E-Commerce domain)
  • & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

Responsibilities

  • Technical Support and Monitoring Act as primary escalation point for all technical investigations and support issues
  • Troubleshoot and resolve platform issues
  • Perform root cause analysis on recurring issues Orders flow
  • Product data (pricing, inventory, metafields)
  • Integration issues between Shopify and 3PL, payment gateways and middleware
  • Monitor Website reliability and performance Availability, uptime, responsiveness, technical SEO
  • Collaborate with ITSS on technical support and monitoring
  • Web Integration Management Facilitate design, development and deployment of integration solutions (SAP, API’s and Middleware)
  • Monitor and manage integration functionality ERP (SAP) through SAP PI/PO interfaces and SAP web applications
  • Payment Gateways
  • 3PL/Courier partners
  • Marketing and tracking tools
  • Automate data ingestion from ERP and external API systems into Shopify
  • Design architecture and blueprint for Shopify, SAP ERP, External API’s, 3PL and payment gateway solutions
  • Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues
  • Collaborate with ITSS on Website Integration Management
  • Website Back End Management Manage Shopify backend architecture Product metafields
  • Data structures
  • Automation workflows (eg Mailchimp)
  • Ensure accurate product, pricing, and inventory sync from upstream systems
  • Optimise site structure for scalability and performance
  • Maintain dev and production environments
  • Ensure data integrity across Shopify and integrated systems
  • Coordinate and track prompt resolution of technical queries with third party developers on a retainer, including but not limited to: Shopify platform – Front end site maintenance & back-end site maintenance, product metafields & stock updates
  • Payment gateway – Correct postings & payments clearing
  • 3PL Courier – Waybill integration & E-waybill system,
  • Drive continuous improvement and optimization with partners
  • Support analytics implementation (Google Analytics, tag management)
  • Collaborate with ITSS (SAP team) on Website Back End Management
  • Website Development (Shopify and Systems) Together with external Shopify developers, build and configure E-Commerce end-to-end solutions for the business in Shopify
  • Facilitate development and deployment of new features and enhancements
  • Support frontend (UX/UI) improvements, website changes, visual merchandising and checkout enhancements
  • Manage testing and QA processes across environments
  • Maintain and optimise Shopify themes (Liquid, HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
  • Manage and optimize Shopify features and functionality
  • Support A/B testing and conversion optimising initiatives through technical implementation
  • Manage code deployments, version control, and QA processes
  • Key Areas of Impact: