The Magento Tech Lead oversees the architecture and development of Magento projects, manages a team, solves technical challenges, and ensures high-quality delivery.
The Magento Tech Lead is a key team member responsible for architecture, development, and technical leadership of Magento-based projects. This role involves managing a team of developers, solving complex technical challenges, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions.
Your Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and enhancement of Magento-based solutions, ensuring high performance, scalability, and security.
- Oversee code quality, reviews, and best practices, ensuring adherence to Magento standards.
- Collaborate with backend teams on API design and integrations (REST, GraphQL) to build seamless eCommerce experiences.
- Conduct root cause analysis for production issues, provide strategic solutions, and ensure stability.
- Optimize the customer experience through best UI/UX practices and modern frontend technologies.
- Mentor and coach junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of learning and growth.
- Ensure continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) best practices for efficient development workflows.
- Actively participate in team meetings, Agile ceremonies, and problem-solving discussions.
- Work with project managers and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals.
- Stay up to date with Magento, eCommerce, and modern web technologies to drive innovation.
- 6+ years of experience in web development with a strong focus on Magento 2.
- Deep expertise in PHP, MySQL, and extending Magento 2 Rest/GraphQL API endpoints.
- Proficiency in modern frontend technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, React.js/Vue.js is a plus).
- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and software architecture.
- Experience working with Git, Bitbucket, and managing CI/CD pipelines.
- Knowledge of Headless eCommerce architectures, including PWA, Hyvä, or other frontend solutions.
- Experience integrating third-party APIs, payment gateways, ERP, CRM, and other business tools.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and development management tools like JIRA, Confluence.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills to mentor developers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- English proficiency (B2+) for effective communication in an international environment.
- Experience with custom Celigo integrations between Magento & an endpoint like NetSuite.
Preferred Qualifications
- Magento Adobe Certified Expert or equivalent certification.
- Experience leading teams of 4+ developers, providing mentorship and technical guidance.
- Background in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices.
- Understanding of accessibility, performance optimization, and security best practices.
- Experience working with US clients
- Competitive compensation depending on experience and skills
- Unlimited, paid time off and vacation
- Budget for certifications and IT conferences
- Friendly team to work with around the world
- Be a team player in an agile software development environment focused on collaboration and continuous integration
Top Skills
Agile
AWS
Azure
Bitbucket
Ci/Cd
Confluence
CSS3
GCP
Git
GraphQL
HTML5
JavaScript
JIRA
Magento
MySQL
PHP
React
Rest
Vue
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