Fullstack Developer
Location: Nairobi
Type: Fulltime
Budget: KES 80,000 gross salary
Our client is a B2B food ecommerce company providing SMEs with reliable access to business consumables, including FMCG products. Our mission is to support independent restaurants, convenience retailers, and corporations by offering streamlined access to essential goods.
About the role
As our Fullstack Developer, you will take end-to-end ownership of the development lifecycle—from back-end data processing to front-end user interface. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, build, and optimize our current ecommerce platform, ensuring a high-performance, secure, and engaging e-commerce platform for our customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and enhance both front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and back-end (PHP, MySQL) components.
- Customize CS-CART themes, plugins, and add-ons to meet Hypa’s unique e-commerce needs.
- Implement performance improvements on server-side scripts, database queries, and frontend assets.
- Monitor site performance, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and continually refine code for efficiency.
- Integrate third-party solutions such as payment gateways, ERP systems, Third Party APIs and marketing tools.
- Maintain existing custom modules, ensuring compatibility with new features, security patches, and platform updates.
- Partner with product engineers, designers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented PHP code to support development initiatives
- Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and champion best practices within the engineering team
- Implement robust security measures to safeguard customer data and payment transactions
- Stay up-to-date on data protection regulations and apply patches and updates as needed
- Maintain thorough documentation of code, configurations, and processes
- Provide regular project updates, risk assessments, and recommended solutions to the management team.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
● 3+ years of hands-on PHP development
● Proven track record working with CS-CART or similar ecommerce architectural backends(theme customization, add-on development, and performance tuning). - In-depth knowledge of CS-Cart architecture, add-on development, and module customization.
- Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript (knowledge of modern frameworks like React, Vue,or Angular is a plus).
- Familiarity with MySQL, RESTful APIs, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Adept at diagnosing and resolving complex performance, security, and scalability challenges
- Experience with debugging tools and performance testing methodologies.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment while juggling multiple. priorities.
Preferred Attributes
- Experience in other e-commerce platforms or marketplace solutions.
- Familiarity with containerization (Docker) or virtualization tools.
- Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and best practices.
Application Process:
If you are looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!
Submit your updated CV detailing your experience and suitability for the role to careers@morsanhr.co.ke
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.