Magento Developer

Senior Magento Backend Developer I’m currently working with a top ecommerce agency specialising in innovative and scalable Magento solutions. They’re looking for a Senior Magento Backend Developer to join their team and work on challenging Magento projects for major global brands. About the Role As a Senior Backend Developer, you will be responsible for architecting, developing, and maintaining custom Magento 2 modules and extensions, ensuring seamless third-party integrations, and optimising backend performance. You’ll collaborate closely with frontend developers, designers, and project managers to deliver high-quality ecommerce platforms. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain custom Magento 2 modules and extensions aligned with business needs Work with APIs, webhooks, and third-party integrations to ensure smooth data flow Optimise Magento backend performance (database queries, caching, load times) Troubleshoot backend issues to ensure platform stability and scalability Maintain high code quality through best practices, peer reviews, and automated testing Mentor junior developers and contribute to the technical growth of the team Essential Skills Extensive experience in Magento 2 backend development, including custom module creation and system architecture Strong skills in PHP, MySQL, and Magento’s ORM Expertise with Magento API frameworks (REST and GraphQL) Experience with server-side performance optimisation (database indexing, Redis, Varnish caching) Familiarity with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines Strong debugging and problem-solving capabilities Experience with Elasticsearch integration for Magento 2 What’s on Offer Opportunity to work on high-profile projects for global brands Supportive and highly skilled team environment 20 Holidays plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Training budget and clear career progression path Health and wellbeing initiatives, social events, and more