Are you a backend expert with a passion for solving complex problems and building robust e-commerce platforms? Do you want to work on challenging Magento projects for leading brands while pushing the limits of what’s possible in ecommerce? Join us as a Senior Magento Backend Developer, and let’s create something extraordinary together!
We specialise in developing innovative and scalable Magento solutions. As a Senior Backend Magento Developer, you’ll be at the heart of crafting high-performing systems, ensuring seamless integrations, and delivering exceptional results for our clients.
What you’ll do
- Architect, develop, and maintain custom Magento 2 modules and extensions to meet business requirements
- Work with APIs, webhooks, and third-party integrations to ensure seamless data flow and functionality
- Optimise Magento 2 backend performance, including database queries, caching strategies, and load times
- Troubleshoot and resolve backend issues, ensuring platform stability and scalability.
- Collaborate with frontend developers, designers, and project managers to deliver complete, polished e-commerce solutions
- Ensure code quality through best practices, peer reviews, and automated testing.
- Stay current with the latest Magento features and updates, implementing them as needed
- Mentor junior developers, providing guidance and technical expertise to elevate the team’s output
Our ideal candidate will have…
- Extensive experience in Magento 2 backend development, including custom module development and system architecture.
- Strong proficiency in PHP, MySQL, and Magento’s ORM.
- Expertise in Magento’s API frameworks (REST and GraphQL).
- Solid understanding of server-side performance optimisation, including database indexing, caching (Redis, Varnish), and scalable architecture.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
- A strong grasp of development principles and design patterns.
- Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working with Elasticsearch for Magento 2
Other Desirable Skills…
- Magento 2 Certification
- Familiarity with headless Magento setups using GraphQL.
- Knowledge of cloud hosting environments.
- Hands-on experience with tools like New Relic for performance monitoring.
Here’s what you’ll get in return…
- Opportunity to work on exciting, complex projects for global brands
- A supportive, highly skilled team that values your expertise and ideas
- Flexibility to work remotely or in the office, depending on your preference
- Focus on continuous learning and professional development
- 22 days holiday + bank holidays
- Extra days' holiday for each year worked (uncapped)
- Company pension scheme
- A clear progression plan with regular appraisals and training sessions
- A clear pathway to help build something exciting
- Training and development budget to undertake third-party training and certifications
- Presents on your Birthday, Christmas, work anniversaries, and big life events
- Social events
- Quarterly surprise gift boxes
- Health and wellbeing programme with Simply Health
- Employee referral scheme
- Technology scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
If you’re ready to take on a senior role as a Magento Backend Developer, where your skills and ideas will make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Send your CV and portfolio today, and let’s build the future of e-commerce together!
Equal Opportunities…
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation.
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & Wellbeing Programme
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
Experience:
- Magento: 3 years (required)
- Back-end development: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
- Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leeds, LS1
Position: Senior Magento Backend Developer - Job Type: Full-time, Permanent - Salary: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
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