We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Magento Lead Developer to join our talented engineering team. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and a hands-on leader responsible for architecting, developing, and maintaining our Magento-based e-commerce platforms. You will guide a team of developers, drive technical excellence, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and robust solutions that meet our business objectives.
Key Responsibilities :
- Technical Leadership : Lead the design, development, and implementation of new Magento 2 websites, modules, and integrations.
- Architecture & Strategy : Define and document technical architecture and best practices for the development team. Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and maintainable.
- Code Quality : Enforce Magento development best practices and conduct regular code reviews to ensure high-quality, clean, and efficient code.
- Project Management : Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications and deliverables.
- Mentorship & Team Growth : Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers, fostering their technical skills and professional growth.
- Hands-On Development : Act as a senior individual contributor, writing complex code for custom modules, advanced features, and critical bug fixes.
- Performance Optimization : Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and other platform issues.
- Third-Party Integrations : Oversee the integration of third-party services, such as payment gateways, shipping providers, ERP systems, and CRM solutions.
- Innovation : Stay current with the latest e-commerce trends, Magento updates, and emerging technologies to recommend and implement improvements.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience : 5+ years of professional experience in Magento development, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.Magento Expertise : Extensive hands-on experience with Magento 2 (Open Source and Commerce), including theme development, module customization, and API integrations.Technical Stack :
Strong proficiency in PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.Experience with frameworks like Laminas / Zend, Symfony, or Laravel.Deep understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and design patterns.Familiarity with front-end technologies like Knockout.js, RequireJS, and modern JS frameworks (React, Vue.js) is a plus.Preferred Qualifications :
Magento 2 Certified Professional Developer certification (or higher).Experience with headless commerce architectures and PWA Studio.Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.Experience with CI / CD pipelines and automated testing.Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure).Experience with performance tuning tools like New Relic, Blackfire.io, or Tideways.Understanding of agile / scrum methodologies.(ref : hirist.tech)