Senior Magento Developer - PHP & E-commerce Architecture

Our organization is seeking an accomplished Magento Developer with demonstrated expertise across both Magento 2 and Magento 1 platforms. In this pivotal role, you will architect and implement sophisticated ecommerce solutions for our diverse global clientele. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical foundation in PHP development, database optimization, and contemporary web technologies while demonstrating a methodical approach to creating robust, scalable ecommerce experiences.

Key Responsibilities

- Spearhead the development of new enterprise-grade projects on Magento 2.4+, implementing industry best practices and performance optimization techniques.

- Enhance and extend functionality for existing Magento 1.x implementations, ensuring seamless operation and feature compatibility.

- Design and develop custom modules that extend core Magento capabilities while maintaining system integrity and upgrade paths.

- Optimize database queries and application performance to achieve sub-second page load times in high-traffic environments.

- Implement and configure payment gateways, shipping methods, and third-party integrations according to precise business requirements.

- Troubleshoot complex technical issues across multiple ecommerce platforms, providing efficient and sustainable solutions.

- Collaborate with frontend specialists to implement responsive, accessible interfaces that deliver exceptional user experiences.

- Conduct thorough code reviews and provide mentorship to junior team members, ensuring adherence to development standards.

- Document technical specifications and architectural decisions to support knowledge sharing and future maintenance efforts.

Required Skills

- Minimum 2 years of commercial development experience with both Magento 2 and Magento 1 platforms.

- Strong proficiency in PHP7.4+ and relational database systems including MySQL 5.7+ or MariaDB 10.2+.

- Comprehensive understanding of Magento's architecture, including its module system, database structure, and extension points.

- Practical knowledge of JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3 for frontend integration and customization requirements.

- Demonstrated competence with Git version control systems and collaborative development workflows.

- Thorough understanding of modern programming paradigms including Dependency Injection, Design Patterns, and MVC architecture.

- Strong foundation in object-oriented programming principles and SOLID methodology.

- Experience integrating RESTful APIs and third-party services within the Magento ecosystem.

- Proven ability to optimize ecommerce platforms for performance, security, and scalability.