Sr Magento Software Engineer

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Magento 2, PHP, and a strong MySQL background. This position is with a company that is based out of New Jersey, and involves working within the retail industry. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be tasked with the development and optimization of e-commerce solutions, database management, and the enhancement of Magento 2 extensions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and enhance robust e-commerce solutions using Magento 2 with a focus on high performance and scalability.

• Manage backend development using PHP and ensure effective database management with MySQL.

• Identify and resolve production issues, developing solutions as necessary.

• Participate actively in team activities such as daily standups, retrospectives, and sprint planning.

• Customize, extend, and maintain Magento 2 extensions to enhance functionality and support third-party integrations.

• Work collaboratively across teams to ensure clarity, alignment, and delivery on project goals.

• Implement the RapidFlow extension and the custom-coded Data Management Tool to support data flows from external systems and enable transformations within the Magento platform.

• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to entry level developers.

• Stay updated with new tools, methods, and best practices to continuously improve and evolve with the industry.

• Engage with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages to support data operations.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

• Proficiency in Magento 2, with a thorough understanding of its architecture and customization capabilities

• Extensive experience with PHP, including object-oriented PHP development

• Practical knowledge of MySQL, including the ability to design, optimize, and maintain relational databases

• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including testing, code reviews, and version control

• Ability to design and implement scalable and efficient solutions for complex business problems

• Must possess experience in integrating Magento with other systems using web services

• Familiarity with front-end technologies like JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and jQuery

• Proven ability to work in a team environment, collaborating with other engineers and stakeholders

• Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines