MAGENTO BACKEND DEVELOPER
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Position Overview & Specifications
OVERVIEW
We are recruiting a Magento Backend Developer to join our growing E-Commerce team in one of our offices or remote. This is an excellent opportunity for an e-commerce web developer to work with a team of exceptional strategic, creative and technical digital specialists.
As a Magento Enterprise Solution Partner, we work collaboratively to deliver best-in-class e-commerce applications for some of Europe's biggest retail brands.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reporting to the Project Manager and eCommerce Operations Director, you will use agile / scrum methodologies to complete technical tasks as part of the overall delivery of product features
- Interpret written business requirements and technical specification documents
- Perform support and development tasks on Magento eCommerce Platform
- Debug complex issues and bugs using debugging tools
- Conduct code reviews
- Create, document and implement unit tests and scripts
- Develop custom extensions to integrate Magento (1.x and 2.x) for with third-party systems
- Collaborate with colleagues from Design, Marketing, Development, Support and DevOps, clients and 3rd party service providers to develop new ways to enhance website functionality and conversion
- Communication with clients
REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Excellent programming skills in core PHP are required
- 3+ years experience with Magento 2.x (CE and EE), good understand of the functional and technical aspect of the application
- Knowledge of Object Oriented Programming and Design Patterns
- Knowledge of Git, MySQL, Nginx, Javascript and CSS (SASS and LESS)
- Ability to debug complex PHP application (Xdebug, Profiler and others)
- Experience with Web Services (REST/SOAP) and/or SOA
- Development following PHP coding standards (PSR)
- Experience with NoSQL databases and queue systems is required (e.g. Elasticsearch, Redis, RabbitMQ, etc.)
- Knowledge of Docker or Vagrant is a plus
- Knowledge of other PHP Frameworks is a plus (e.g. Laravel, Symfony, Zend)
REQUIRED INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
- Must have a good command of written & verbal English
- Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and improve technical skills
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- A team player who can work in multinational, cross-functional teams
CAREER INCENTIVES & BENEFITS
- Competitive salary
- Sponsored training/certification opportunities
- Sponsored Magento community/event participation opportunities
- Sponsored ongoing agile coaching and mentoring
- Flexible career path options
- Collaborative working environment with a young and energetic team
- Monsoon Consulting is a rapidly expanding digital agency, with locations in Kyiv, Dublin, Lisbon and London
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for MAGENTO BACKEND DEVELOPER roles across Monsoon Consulting's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £50,000 - £84,201 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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