What You'll Do:
- Work with APIs, webhooks, and third-party integrations to ensure seamless data flow and functionality
- Architect, develop, and maintain custom Magento 2 modules and extensions to meet business requirements
- Optimise Magento 2 backend performance, including database queries, caching strategies, and load times
- Troubleshoot and resolve backend issues, ensuring platform stability and scalability.
- Collaborate with frontend developers, designers, and project managers to deliver complete, polished ecommerce solutions
- Ensure code quality through best practices, peer reviews, and automated testing.
- Stay current with the latest Magento features and updates, implementing them as needed
- Mentor junior developers, providing guidance and technical expertise to elevate the team’s output
What We're Looking For:
- Extensive experience in Magento 2 backend development, including custom module development and system architecture.
- Strong proficiency in PHP, MySQL, and Magento’s ORM.
- Expertise in Magento’s API frameworks (REST and GraphQL).
- Solid understanding of server-side performance optimisation, including database indexing, caching (Redis, Varnish), and scalable architecture.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
- A strong grasp of development principles and design patterns.
- Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working with Elasticsearch for Magento 2
Bonus Points:
- Magento 2 Certification
- Familiarity with headless Magento setups using GraphQL
- Knowledge of cloud hosting environments
- Hands-on experience with tools like New Relic for performance monitoring
The Package:
- Salary of £40,000 - £50,000 DOE
- Opportunity to work on exciting, complex projects for global brands
- A supportive, highly skilled team that values your expertise and ideas
- Flexibility to work remotely or in-office, depending on your preference
- Competitive salary and a focus on continuous learning and professional development
- 22 days holiday + bank holidays
- Extra days holiday for each year worked (uncapped)
- Company pension scheme
- A clear progression plan with regular appraisals and training sessions
- A clear pathway to help build something exciting
- Training and development budget to undertake third party training and certifications
- Presents on your birthday, christmas, work anniversaries and big life events
- Social events
- Quarterly surprise gift boxes
- Cashback health and wellbeing programme with Simply Health
- Employee referral scheme
- Employee wellbeing and culture at the forefront - excellent office environment!
If you’re ready to take on a senior role where your skills and ideas will make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Send us your CV and portfolio today, and let’s build the future of ecommerce together!
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