We are seeking an experienced Magento Tech Lead to lead the technical aspects of our e-commerce projects, focusing on Adobe Commerce (Magento) . The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Magento development, integration with backend systems like AEM , and leading technical teams to ensure the successful delivery of high-performance e-commerce solutions. You will be responsible for driving best practices, mentoring the development team, and collaborating closely with stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership: Lead the technical design, development, and implementation of e-commerce solutions using Magento or similar platforms. Oversee the end-to-end technical delivery, ensuring the best practices are followed.
System Integration: Oversee integration between Magento and other systems (e.g., AEM , CRMs, third-party APIs, payment gateways). Ensure seamless data flow and process efficiency across platforms.
Mentorship & Team Leadership: Guide and mentor a team of developers, ensuring they are following the best practices in coding, testing, and project management. Foster a collaborative and innovative environment, helping junior developers grow.
Architecture & Design: Define and implement robust, scalable, and secure technical architectures for Magento-based solutions. Work with stakeholders to ensure business requirements are met with optimal technical solutions.
Code Quality & Standards: Ensure that the development team adheres to high standards of coding, quality assurance, and documentation. Implement efficient development workflows using version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration.
Performance Optimization: Identify and implement strategies to optimize Magento platform performance, focusing on page load speed, security, scalability, and reliability.
Customization & Extension Development: Customize Magento core functionalities and develop extensions to meet specific business requirements. Ensure code is reusable and maintainable for future use.
Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with project managers, business analysts, and designers to deliver technical solutions that align with the business goals. Act as the technical liaison between stakeholders and development teams.
Agile & Project Management: Participate in Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives) and contribute to project timelines, estimates, and deliverables. Use JIRA and Confluence for task tracking, documentation, and collaboration.
Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with Magento s latest releases, features, and industry trends. Implement new features and tools that can improve the performance and capability of the platform.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Magento Expertise: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Magento development, with in-depth knowledge of Magento 2 architecture, themes, modules, and APIs.
System Integration Experience: Hands-on experience integrating Magento with back-end systems such as AEM , ERP systems, and payment gateways.
Technical Leadership: Proven experience leading development teams, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring adherence to development standards and best practices.
PHP & MySQL: Strong proficiency in PHP , MySQL , and related web technologies. Deep understanding of Magento s backend and frontend technologies.
Frontend Technologies: Familiarity with frontend technologies like HTML5 , CSS3 , JavaScript , and modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular).
Performance Optimization: Strong experience in optimizing Magento performance, including caching, database optimization, and code refactoring.
Version Control & CI/CD: Experience with version control (e.g., Git ), continuous integration, and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
Agile Methodologies: Experience working in an Agile environment, using tools like JIRA for task management, and Confluence for documentation and collaboration.
Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Educational Background: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Magento certifications are a plus.
Preferred Skills:
Retail Industry Knowledge: Experience in the retail or e-commerce industry, particularly with high-traffic Magento sites.
Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with cloud technologies (e.g., Azure ) for hosting and deploying Magento solutions.
Additional E-commerce Platforms: Experience with other e-commerce platforms like Shopify Plus , BigCommerce , or Salesforce Commerce Cloud is a plus.