Magento Developer

Job Description

This is a remote position.

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Magento 2 Developer to join our client’s dynamic and growing technology team. Our client is based in the UK. The successful candidate will be a key player in the architecture, development, and maintenance of our sophisticated e-commerce platforms. This role requires a developer who is not only technically proficient but also a proactive problem-solver and a collaborative team member.

You will be primarily responsible for delivering high-quality, well-structured, and maintainable code for our Magento 2 projects. Your contributions will directly impact the success of our clients and the evolution of our e-commerce solutions. If you are passionate about building robust, scalable, and cutting-edge online retail experiences, we want to hear from you.

This is a full-time, contractual, freelancer position for a trial period of 3 months while working at home. If you are a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with experience and qualified based on the criteria below, we encourage you to apply.

We only accept applicants who are Filipino citizens and are based in the Philippines.

Thank you for your interest. Please note that only qualified candidates will be considered and entertained.

Job Description

Custom Development : Design, develop, and implement custom Magento 2 modules, extensions, and features to meet specific business requirements.

Front-End Theming : Build and customize responsive and performant Magento 2 themes using modern front-end technologies, including HTML, CSS (with a focus on the Tailwind CSS framework), and JavaScript (specifically AlpineJS).

Platform Maintenance & Optimization : Proactively identify and resolve bugs, performance bottlenecks, and security vulnerabilities. Continuously work to improve the speed, scalability, and stability of our Magento 2 instances.

API Integration : Integrate our e-commerce platforms with a variety of third-party systems, including ERPs, CRMs, payment gateways, and shipping providers, using REST and SOAP APIs.

Code Quality & Best Practices : Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and reusable code that adheres to Magento 2 best practices and our internal coding standards.

Collaboration & Workflow : Actively participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, planning, and deployment. Collaborate effectively with project managers, designers, QA engineers, and other developers using tools like Jira, Slack, and GitHub / GitLab.

Version Control & Code Review : Utilize Git for version control, managing branches, creating pull requests, and participating in constructive code reviews to maintain a high-quality codebase.

Documentation : Create and maintain thorough technical documentation for all custom development and integration work.

Tools, access and licenses will be provided by the client.

Any other miscellaneous duties and responsibilities related to the above.

Requirements

E DUCATION, ESSENTIAL AND TECHNICAL SKILLS

Education : Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.

Professional Experience : 3–5 years of proven professional software development experience, with a significant focus on e-commerce platforms.

Magento 2 Expertise : Proven, hands-on experience in developing and customizing the Magento 2 (Adobe Commerce) platform. This includes custom module development, theming, and a deep understanding of its core architecture.

Core Technology Stack :

Proficient in modern PHP, specifically $PHP (8.x+)$ .

Strong command of front-end technologies : HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.

Specific experience with Tailwind CSS for styling and AlpineJS for JavaScript interactivity is required.

Solid understanding of $MySQL$ and experience writing efficient database queries.

API Proficiency : Demonstrable experience in consuming and integrating both REST and SOAP APIs.

Git Workflow : A good understanding of Git processes, including branching strategies (e.g., GitFlow), pull requests, code reviews, and version management.

Code Quality : A commitment to writing clean, high-quality, and maintainable code, with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.

SOFT-SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

Communication : Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential for collaborating with a distributed team and documenting work clearly.

Teamwork & Independence : Strong teamwork skills with a collaborative mindset, coupled with the ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and take ownership of projects.

Problem-Solving : Exceptional problem-solving abilities and strong analytical thinking. You can effectively debug complex issues and devise robust solutions.

Organization & Detail-Orientation : Good organizational habits with a keen eye for detail and a focus on producing accurate and thorough documentation.

Adaptability : Capable of quickly getting up to speed on new projects and maintaining high performance and code quality, even under deadlines.

PREFERRED SKILLS (NICE-TO-HAVE)

Shopify Development : Experience with the Shopify platform, including Liquid templating, Theme Kit / CLI, and custom Shopify App development.

Distributed Team Experience : Prior experience working effectively within a distributed, remote, or outsourced team environment.

DevOps & Tooling : Familiarity with modern development tools and concepts such as Docker, Composer, and CI / CD pipelines.

E-commerce Acumen : A broader understanding of the e-commerce landscape, including SEO best practices, conversion rate optimization, and web analytics.

Work from home experience is a plus.

OTHERS

Willing to take a practical exam to test coding and technical skills

Willingness to adjust to foreign time zone shifts and take graveyard shifts

Has his / her own laptop or desktop computer capable of running software required for the job, headphones, and a decent Internet connection capable of doing voice and video calls.

Has a quiet and distraction free work environment at home.

Work Hours

• Work from home. Full-time freelancer, contractual position
• Preferred Overlap-Oncall during 9AM - 1PM UK / London time (4 hours)
• The rest of the 3-4 hours will be flex-time
• 35-40 hours per week
• 7-8 hours per day
• With 1 hour unpaid lunch break per day
• UK Holidays off and unpaid
• Any overtime needs to be pre-approved by the client

Benefits

Requirements

Magento, Magento 2, App Development, E-commerce, Web development