Description :
Job Title : Magento Backend Developer.
Location : Chennai.
Experience : 5+ Years.
Role Overview :
We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Stack Developer with deep experience in Magento 2 to build and maintain cutting-edge headless e-commerce solutions.
This role will require you to design scalable backend systems in Magento. Youll play a critical role in delivering seamless, multi-region, multi-currency experiences, and driving performance, security, and conversion optimizations across the stack.
What will you be working on? :
Magento (Adobe Commerce) Back-End Development :
- Design, develop, and customize Magento 2 solutions including custom modules, themes, and plugins.
- Implement and extend GraphQL and REST APIs for frontend consumption.
- Configure Magento for multi-region, multi-currency, and localized storefronts.
- Build and maintain headless Magento PWA websites integrating with backend services via APIs.
- Integrate third-party systems : ERP, PIM, payment gateways, shipping / logistics, and inventory platforms.
- Utilize Magento architecture : dependency injection, service contracts, events / observers, and plugin mechanisms.
- Manage Magento upgrades, patches, and data migrations with backward compatibility.
- Troubleshoot and resolve backend issues including checkout, cart logic, and third-party conflicts.
- Experience writing sql queries for mysql database in magento.
E-Commerce Performance & Scalability :
Use Redis, Varnish, and Magento indexing to optimize performance.Architect solutions with load balancing, microservices, and API-first design.Monitor server-side performance and scalability metrics during peak loads.Ensure high availability for regional storefronts during sales campaigns.Security & Compliance :
Stay up-to-date with Magento security patches.Secure API consumption with headers, tokens, and CSRF protection.Maintain secure handling of user data in Magento.Agile Delivery & Collaboration :
Work within Agile / Scrum teams with product managers, designers, QA, and DevOps.Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.Deliver features end-to-end from ticket to deployment.Use CI / CD pipelines for frequent, stable releases.Continuous Learning & Code Culture (Magento) : Stay current with the Magento ecosystem and share backend insights.
General : Maintain documentation and promote knowledge sharing within the team.
Requirements :
5+ years of Magento development experience.Proven expertise in Magento 2 development (custom modules, GraphQL, plugin architecture).Skilled in backend optimization (Redis, Fastly), performance profiling.Experience with Git workflows.Strong collaboration and communication skills.Nice to Have :
Magento Certification.Experience with headless commerce or API-first architecture.Knowledge of DevOps tools and pipelines.Exposure to A / B testing, analytics tools, and conversion optimization.Why work at Codewalla?
Build for scale : Work on products that get investor love and scale to global audiences.Be part of AI-native product development : Integrate AI tools into how we design, build, and ship.Global exposure : Directly collaborate with US-based startups, VCs, and product teams.Learn fast : Small, elite teams with zero bureaucracy and high ownership.See your impact : Every decision you make will shape user experience and business outcomes.(ref : hirist.tech)