Adobe Commerce (Magento) Architech

About the Role:

Adobe Commerce (Magento) Architect

Key Responsibilities:

• Adobe Commerce Architecture:

• Own end-to-end architecture of Adobe Commerce (2.4.x+).
• Refactor legacy modules to comply with Adobe standards (DI, ORM, Service Contracts).
• Rationalize and optimize third-party extensions (~180 modules) to reduce conflicts and technical debt.
• Implement best practices for caching (Redis, Varnish) and indexing strategies.
• Oversee version upgrades, patch installations, and Quality Patches Tool (QPT) updates.

• Performance & Code Optimization:

• Identify and resolve backend performance bottlenecks using New Relic, APM tools, and code profiling.
• Optimize cron schedules, catalog indexing, and database queries to improve backend responsiveness.
• Collaborate with DevOps for infrastructure-aware tuning (e.g., build/deploy optimization, cache warm-up).

• Code Quality & Security:

• Enforce Adobe Commerce coding guidelines, PSR-12 standards, and best practices.
• Implement error handling, input validation, and security mechanisms to mitigate XSS and SQL injection risks.
• Lead internal code reviews and ensure consistent technical documentation.

• Governance & Collaboration:

• Serve as the technical authority for Adobe Commerce within the engineering team.
• Collaborate with frontend, AWS, and QA teams for cross-functional performance.
• Mentor developers on best practices for modular design and upgrade-safe customization.
• Participate in sprint planning, estimations, and architectural reviews.

Technical Skills Required:

• Expertise in

  Adobe Commerce (Magento 2.4.x)

  ,

  PHP 8+

  ,

  MySQL

  ,

  EAV model

  , and

  Service Contracts

  .
• Proficiency in

  Redis

  ,

  Varnish

  ,

  Elasticsearch/OpenSearch

  ,

  Adobe Commerce Cloud

  , and

  Composer

  .
• Familiarity with performance tools like

  New Relic

  ,

  Blackfire

  ,

  Magento Profiler

  .
• Experience in version control (

  Git

  ) and branching strategies.
• Strong background in

  secure coding

  and

  dependency management

  .

Key Attributes:

• Deep understanding of Adobe Commerce internals including modules, plugins, DI, ORM.
• Ability to read, review, and refactor complex legacy Magento code.
• Proven track record in large-scale multi-store or multi-region Adobe Commerce setups.
• Strong documentation skills and mentorship abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Adobe Certified Master – Adobe Commerce Architect

  (or Developer Plus).
• Experience with

  Adobe Cloud CI/CD pipelines

  and upgrading from

  Magento 2.3.x to 2.4.x

  .
• Familiarity with

  ERP/CRM integrations

  with Adobe Commerce.

Expected Outcomes (First 6 Months):

• Refactored and stable Adobe Commerce codebase with improved dependency injection and minimal raw SQL usage.
• Platform upgraded to the latest Adobe Commerce + QPT version with all security patches installed.
• Reduction in core transaction times by 40–60%.
• Comprehensive architecture documentation and established code quality governance.