E-Commerce developer is responsible for creating an e-commerce platform, through which an organization can interact and deliver their business. Electronic commerce simply refers to business transactions over internet. A lot of responsibilities are vested with an e-commerce developer. These professionals develop an e-commerce platform in accordance with the objectives put forward by the company.

The objective of the organization may be business-to-business transactions, online transactions to customers, online merchandising and so on. The e-commerce applications are also developed for electronic delivery of products and services, for mobile phone banking and for other automated transactions. An E-Commerce developer develops a software platform to meet the requirements of the client organization.

Qualifying Exam

The bachelor degree course of Engineering in the field of Computer Science can be considered as the preferable qualification to become an E-Commerce developer. Short-term courses will also help to obtain basic level jobs in e-commerce development.  The aspirants have to go through the selection test conducted by the employing organizations to get in to the job profile of E-commerce developer. Experience in the related area is often preferred for these types of jobs. Therefore, the candidate has to obtain relevant experience at junior level job profiles to get established as an e-commerce developer

Who are eligible to apply?

Those who have passed HSC are eligible to apply for Bachelor of Engineering course in Computer Science. They must pursue XII class with Science as the major area of study to become eligible for an engineering degree in Computer. After completion of the course, the students can apply for entry-level jobs in e-commerce development. Relevant experience in the area will help them to obtain much lucrative careers in the sector.

Key elements in the process

• Study HSC with Science as the major area of study
• Pursue Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Science from any of the reputed engineering institutes in India
• Try to find jobs in e-commerce development and apply for the position

Skills required for an E-Commerce developer

The aspirant should possess certain skill sets to become successful as an e-commerce manager. They must possess sound knowledge in computer programming languages and in other concepts such as database management, object oriented design and so on. They must be creative in developing concepts according to the specifications required for an e- commerce website. Ability to interact and communicate well in teams is pre requisite for these professionals. Good judgment skills as well as ability to meet deadlines are also desirable for those professionals who are engaged in this type of business.