Senior Backend Magento Engineer

Client Location - Remote Remote Work - Yes Client Industry - eCommerce Contract Length - Initial 6-month contract Contract Type - Contract Project FocusI'm currently working with a client looking for a Senior Magento Backend Engineer to join a high-profile eCommerce programme. You'll play a key role in enhancing and scaling a complex Magento platform, developing custom backend functionality, integrating enterprise systems, and improving platform performance within an AWS cloud environment. This is a hands-on role for an experienced Magento specialist who enjoys building robust backend solutions, solving complex technical challenges, and delivering high-quality code in a fast-paced Agile environment. Key Skills & Experience RequiredExtensive commercial experience developing with Magento 2 / Adobe CommerceStrong backend development skills using PHPExperience building and customising Magento modules and extensionsSolid understanding of Magento architecture and best practicesExperience integrating third-party platforms such as ERP, PIM, OMS, CRM, payment gateways, and logistics systemsStrong knowledge of REST and GraphQL APIsExperience with MySQL and database optimisationUnderstanding of caching, scalability, and performance optimisation for high-traffic eCommerce platformsExperience working with AWS cloud environments (deployment and platform support is highly desirable)Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software development practicesStrong troubleshooting skills for backend, integration, and production issuesExcellent communication skills and experience working within distributed Agile teamsDesirableHands-on experience deploying or supporting Magento platforms on AWSExperience working in large-scale, enterprise eCommerce environmentsIf this opportunity is of interest, please send your most up-to-date CV to lungelo.nkosi@darwinrecruitment.com.Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.