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MAKRA Vertrieb

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Web Developer - Full-Time Remote / Work From Home

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Summary

Full-stack web developer maintaining and improving a German e-commerce company's online shops: frontend/backend feature work, site and database performance optimization, and integrations (APIs, product feeds, marketplaces). Core stack is PHP, MySQL, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, with JTL-Shop/Wawi a strong plus. Fully remote, Monday–Friday on German time.

Job Description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced and solution-oriented Web Developer to join our growing e-commerce team.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience developing, maintaining, improving, and troubleshooting professional e-commerce websites.

You will work closely with our e-commerce, product management, and IT teams on our online shops and various technical projects. Your responsibilities will include frontend and backend development, performance optimization, integrations, troubleshooting, database-related work, and the continuous improvement of our websites.

We operate large e-commerce systems with a high number of products, so performance, reliability, clean development, and scalability are extremely important.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and improve company websites and online shops
  • Implement new website functions and features
  • Maintain and improve existing frontend and backend functionality
  • Identify and fix website errors and technical problems
  • Improve website loading speed and overall performance
  • Optimize websites for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
  • Develop responsive and user-friendly website layouts
  • Work with APIs and connect external systems
  • Develop and maintain integrations between e-commerce systems, suppliers, databases, and websites
  • Work with large product databases and product imports
  • Optimize database queries and processes where required
  • Develop and maintain automated processes
  • Troubleshoot API, server, database, plugin, and website-related problems
  • Work with product feeds, CSV/XML files, and structured product data
  • Implement and maintain tracking, forms, and other website functionality
  • Work with existing plugins and extensions and develop custom solutions where necessary
  • Maintain clean, structured, and documented code
  • Test changes carefully before deployment
  • Create backups before making critical changes
  • Work closely with management and other team members to understand project requirements
  • Provide technical recommendations and solutions when problems occur
  • Manage multiple development projects and priorities simultaneously

Working Hours

  • Monday to Friday
  • 08:00–17:00 German Time (CET/CEST)
  • 8 working hours per day
  • 1-hour break
  • Full-time position
  • Remote work

Job Specification

  • Minimum 3–5 years of professional web development experience
  • Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Strong knowledge of PHP
  • Good experience working with MySQL / SQL databases
  • Experience with REST APIs and API integrations
  • Experience with e-commerce websites and online shops
  • Experience working with large amounts of product data
  • Experience with CSV, XML, JSON, and structured data
  • Understanding of website and database performance optimization
  • Experience troubleshooting frontend and backend problems
  • Strong understanding of responsive web development
  • Knowledge of Git or another version-control system
  • Experience working with servers, hosting environments, and databases
  • Experience with JTL-Shop / JTL-Wawi is a strong advantage
  • Experience with Amazon, eBay, or other marketplace integrations is an advantage
  • Knowledge of SEO fundamentals and website performance optimization is an advantage
  • Ability to understand existing code and improve it without causing unnecessary problems
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and take responsibility for technical tasks
  • Good written and spoken English
  • Reliable, hardworking, and able to meet deadlines
  • We are looking for someone who can not only write code, but can also understand technical problems, find practical solutions, and take responsibility for the stability and continuous improvement of our e-commerce systems.

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