Senior Magnolia Full Stack Developer
First seen by Alion on Aug 22, 2026.
About the Role :
We are looking for a Senior Magnolia Full Stack Developer with strong expertise in Magnolia CMS to design, build, and maintain enterprise-grade web applications. You will work across the full stack from backend module development and content modeling in Magnolia to building modern, performant frontend experiences collaborating closely with architects, designers, and content teams to deliver scalable digital solutions. A key focus of this role is integrating Magnolia with Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC) B2C to power content-driven commerce experiences.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design, develop, and maintain custom Magnolia modules, templates, components, and dialogs using Java and the Magnolia Content App framework.
- Build and integrate REST/GraphQL APIs to connect Magnolia with frontend applications and third-party systems.
- Develop responsive, performant frontend interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, or Angular) consuming Magnolia's headless content delivery APIs.
- Configure and customize Magnolia's content modeling, workflows, personalization, and multi-site/multi-language setups.
- Design and implement integrations between Magnolia and Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC) B2C, including content/commerce data synchronization, page composition, and API-driven content delivery into the storefront.
- Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines for Magnolia deployments (on-prem or cloud).
- Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate designs into reusable, maintainable components.
- Conduct code reviews, write unit/integration tests, and uphold engineering best practices.
- Troubleshoot performance, security, and integration issues across the stack.
- Mentor junior developers and contribute to architectural decisions.
- Stay current with Magnolia upgrades, modules, and the broader Java/JavaScript ecosystem.
Required Skills & Experience :
- 5+ years of professional full stack development experience, with at least 2-3 years working directly with Magnolia CMS.
- Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Framework (Magnolia is built on Java/OSGi-like module architecture).
- Hands-on exp with Magnolia's Content App, Light Modules / Light Development, STK or similar templating frameworks, and Freemarker/JSP templating.
- Solid frontend development experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and at least one modern framework (React, Vue, or Angular).
- Experience consuming and building REST and/or GraphQL APIs, including Magnolia's Delivery and Content APIs for headless implementations.
- Proven experience integrating Magnolia with Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC) B2C, including familiarity with SFRA/Site Genesis, OCAPI/SCAPI, and patterns for combining commerce data with CMS-managed content.
- Familiarity with relational and/or JCR-based content repositories.
- Experience with version control (Git), build tools (Maven), and CI/CD pipelines.
- Understanding of web performance, accessibility, and SEO best practices.
- Experience deploying and maintaining Magnolia in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or Magnolia Cloud) is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in an agile environment.
Nice to Have :
- Magnolia certification(s).
- Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC) Developer certification.
- Experience with Docker/Kubernetes for containerized deployments.
- Familiarity with DAM (Digital Asset Management) integrations.
- Experience with personalization/A-B testing tools integrated with Magnolia.
- Prior experience leading a small development team or owning architectural decisions.
Education :
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Skills
Magnolia CMS, Magnolia CLI, Magnolia API, Full Stack, Java, REST API, SFCC, OSGI, Javascript, TypeScript, React.js