What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Magento Architect position at Impelsys?
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Job Description
We are seeking a Lead Magento Architect with extensive expertise in Adobe Commerce and a proven track record in e-commerce architecture. This hybrid onsite role in Brea, California, is ideal for an experienced professional to lead architectural decisions, design scalable e-commerce solutions, and mentor a technical team. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Architectural Leadership
- Define and implement robust architecture for Magento (Adobe Commerce) solutions.
- Lead the evaluation and selection of appropriate tools, frameworks, and technologies for project requirements.
- Provide technical direction and strategic guidance to ensure scalable and maintainable solutions.
- Technical Leadership
- Oversee the development, customization, and deployment of Magento (Adobe Commerce) solutions.
- Establish best practices, coding standards, and performance optimization strategies.
- Resolve complex technical challenges and ensure quality deliverables.
- Development & Integration
- Design and implement advanced Magento applications, modules, and features.
- Integrate third-party tools, APIs, and payment gateways into the Magento ecosystem.
- Optimize performance for web and mobile platforms.
- Team Collaboration & Mentorship
- Lead and mentor a team of developers, fostering skill development and adherence to best practices.
- Collaborate with designers, project managers, and stakeholders to align technical efforts with business objectives.
- Quality Assurance
- Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and maintainability.
- Troubleshoot and debug issues during the development and post-launch phases.
- Documentation & Reporting
- Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture blueprints and deployment instructions.
- Provide regular progress updates and address challenges to project stakeholders.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Experience: 12 years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a lead/architectural role.
- Adobe Commerce Expertise: Deep understanding of Adobe Commerce (Magento 2.x), including module development, theming, and advanced customization.
- Architecture: Expertise in designing scalable and maintainable e-commerce architectures.
- Frontend & Backend: Proficiency in PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and MySQL.
- Integration Knowledge: Extensive experience with third-party integrations (APIs, payment gateways, shipping, etc.).
- Performance Optimization: Strong knowledge of caching mechanisms, database optimization, and performance tuning.
- Version Control: Proficiency in Git and version control workflows.
- Methodologies: Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Problem-Solving: Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications: Magento Certified Developer or Adobe Commerce Developer certification.
- E-commerce Domain: Experience working with large-scale e-commerce platforms.
- Cloud Hosting: Familiarity with Magento Cloud, AWS, or other cloud services.
- Soft Skills: Strong communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills.
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