Gspann Hiring Magento Architect @ C2H (Contract To Hire)

Position: Magento Architect Job Decription: Developing, customising and maintaining Magento-based e-commerce websites and online stores, ensuring functionality, performance and user experience. Collaborating with designers, project managers and other e-commerce developers to understand project requirements and timelines. Integrating Magento themes, extensions, modules and third-party extensions to meet client specifications and enhance website functionalities. Optimising website performance, scalability and security as per best practices. Providing technical support and troubleshooting for Magento-related issues. Your tasks: Ideate and customise Magento-based websites, including front-end and back-end development. Implement responsive design principles to ensure websites are mobile-friendly and accessible across devices. Customise and extend Magento functionality through the development of custom modules and extensions. Integrate third-party systems and APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) with Magento platforms. Conduct code reviews, testing and debugging to ensure high-quality code and website performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with project goals and objectives. Provide ongoing maintenance and support for Magento websites, including version upgrades and security patches. Stay updated on Magento updates, patches and security fixes to ensure website reliability and compliance. Required skills and qualifications Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field. 8+ years of demonstrable experience as a Magento developer in a reputed firm. Strong understanding of Magento architecture, customisation and best practices. Proficiency in PHP programming language and MySQL database management. Experience with front-end technologies (like HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery). Strong understanding of e-commerce principles and best practices in the Indian context. Familiarity with web server technologies such as Apache and Nginx. Experience with website optimisation and caching techniques. Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team. Preferred skills and qualifications Magento certification (e.g. Magento Certified Developer). Experience with Magento 2.x, Magento Cloud and its features. Knowledge of SEO best practices for e-commerce websites. Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git) and development workflows. Multilingual proficiency for clear communication in a diverse digital environment.