Junior Magento Developer

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and optimise Magento 2 modules and extensions according to specifications.
• Create and implement custom plugins and preferences to extend Magento functionality without modifying core code.
• Develop event-driven solutions using Magento's event and observer system to handle complex business logic.
• Implement and optimise scheduled tasks using Magento cron jobs for data processing and maintenance.
• Build and integrate GraphQL APIs for headless commerce and modern frontend integration.
• Implement REST/SOAP API integrations with third-party systems and troubleshoot integration issues.
• Optimise application performance through effective caching strategies (Varnish, Redis, Application-level cache).
• Manage and optimise database indexing and complex MySQL queries for performance.
• Collaborate with frontend developers and QA teams to ensure quality integration of UI components.
• Ensure code quality by following Magento 2 coding standards, PHPCS, and best practices.
• Participate in the deployment and management of Magento applications in cloud environments.
• Work independently and in coordination with team members for issue resolution and knowledge sharing.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of hands-on experience in Magento 2 backend development.
• Strong proficiency in PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Solid understanding of Magento 2 architecture, MVC pattern, and OOP principles.
• Hands-on experience creating and maintaining Magento 2 modules and extensions.
• Proficiency in creating plugins and preferences to extend Magento core functionality.
• Understanding of Magento event systems and development of event observers.
• Experience implementing and troubleshooting scheduled cron jobs.
• Knowledge of REST API development and integration with Magento 2
• Experience with GraphQL API development in Magento 2
• Familiarity with Magento 2 caching mechanisms (full-page cache, block cache, query cache).
• Understanding of database indexing and optimisation techniques.
• Experience working with version control systems (Git).
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative team approach.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of Varnish cache configuration and management.
• Magento 2 Certified Developer certification.
• Experience with Adobe Commerce Cloud deployment and management.
• Experience with performance testing and profiling tools.

Skills

Magento, Magento 2, MySQL, PHP