Lead Product Development - eCommerce

Alshaya

Kuwait

Ref: GP435-4532

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Lead Product Development - eCommerce - Kuwait

Working as part of the central Kuwait IT function, you will become an integral part of our international team delivering innovative new websites and online functionalities.

With strong experience in Drupal layout and theming, you will build, customise, and integrate front-end designs to ensure visual designs are adhered to. You will also work closely with the Magento back-end integration team for close-knit roll outs.

Other performance areas include:
* Employing and articulating best practices, security techniques, conventions and coding standards
* Employing contexts and variants for control over display of content depending on context (such as page or user role)
* Working with internal and external teams in an iterative/agile manner and delivering on agreed goals
* Delivery of responsive web front-end for CMS Integrations
* Delivery of best-in-class code based on W3C standards
* Collaborating with other developers and designers to define and implement innovative solutions for the product direction
* Working within an Agile / Kanban framework process.

Requirements

* Educated to degree level
* Practical experience in PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JQuery, Bootstrap, AJAX, XML, Web-Services
* Strong experience in Drupal layout and theming, including the ability to create customized layouts and themes, as well as implementing best practices for sustainable theming
* Experience in UI & UX design and development in an eCommerce environment
* Experience in developing highly dynamic eCommerce websites
* Experience in developing responsive mobile websites
* Experience in Drupal UX changes and responsive design
* Knowledge of Acquia Cloud Site Factory (desirable)
* Excellent presentation, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
* Delivery-oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines - time management and good organisational skills are critical
* Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in written and verbal format, and build and maintain relationships
* Team player, with strong focus on service quality and timely delivery.

About the Company

As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.

Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.

Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.

From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.

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Project Manager salaries in Kuwait

Average monthly compensation
KWD 1,950

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