Magento Backend Developer

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Quickly understand functional and technical requirements of multiple web-based applications, as they perform maintenance and enhancement activities
• Application deployment, release management and patching.
• Assist with creating, reviewing, and updating web application configuration and run documentation.
• Client Support. Senior Backend Magento Developers interact with both internal project teams and external clients at global level.
• Write great code! Independently determine the best approach to solving complex business problems with technology
• Mentor more junior staff members and be a role model for best practices in technical development
Required Skills and Experience:
5 to 8 years’ experience in application design and development
Experience with Magento 2

• Knowledge of OOP, PHP, Web Services, XML/XSLT, HTML/CSS, JavaScript/AJAX, Apache
• Knowledge of Java (Spring, Hibernate, GWT or similar)
• Knowledge of MVC architecture
• An understanding of OO design principles to support large-scale custom enterprise applications
• Experience with source code management strategies (e.g. forking, branching), and release management
• Basic knowledge of system administration and software and server configuration; ability to make informed recommendations to customer IT staff
• Ability to troubleshoot pre- and post-production implementations; security; load balancing and performance
• Familiarity with databases and data modeling/design techniques; data interface protocols; database software instalation; database tuning
• Knowledge of any additional languages, such as Java, Python, JavaScript
• Excellent time management and strong multi-tasking skills
• E-commerce or similar web experience is strongly preferred
• Fluent in English, verbal and written communications
• Proven interpersonal, analytical, attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and self-motivation skills