Magento Developer Intern

Key Responsibilities

• Development & Customization:
• Design, develop, and implement new features, modules, and functionalities for the Jebelz Magento e-commerce platform.
• Customize existing Magento functionalities to meet specific business requirements.
• Integrate third-party extensions, APIs, and other systems (e.g., payment gateways, shipping carriers, ERP, CRM) with the Magento platform.
• Maintenance & Support:
• Perform regular maintenance, updates, and upgrades of the Magento platform (both core and extensions) to ensure stability and security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks on the website.
• Monitor website performance and implement optimizations for speed, responsiveness, and user experience.
• Code Quality & Best Practices:
• Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code following Magento best practices and coding standards.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to quality guidelines.
• Implement robust security measures to protect customer data and website integrity.
• Collaboration & Planning:
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other developers to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and other agile development ceremonies.
• Contribute to the overall technical architecture and strategy of the e-commerce platform.
• Testing:
• Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and user acceptance tests to ensure the quality and reliability of developed features.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:
• 0-1 years of hands-on experience as a Magento Developer.
• Proven experience with Magento 2 (preferred); experience with Magento 1 is a plus.
• Strong portfolio or examples of previous Magento development work.
• Technical Skills:
• Expert proficiency in PHP, MySQL, and object-oriented programming (OOP).
• In-depth knowledge of Magento's architecture, including its themes, modules, and APIs.
• Experience with front-end technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (including libraries like jQuery and modern frameworks).
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience with web services (REST/SOAP API integration).
• Understanding of web performance optimization techniques.
• Knowledge of server environments (Apache/Nginx) and Linux is a plus.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality work.