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