Lead the design, development, and optimization of Magento platforms, overseeing technical solutions, architecture, and team leadership for eCommerce systems.
As the Senior Magento Architect, you will lead the technical design, development, and optimization of Adobe Commerce (Magento) platforms. This role combines hands-on architecture with team leadership, guiding the delivery of scalable, high-performance eCommerce solutions. You will serve as the subject matter expert across Magento architecture, integrations, and cloud-based commerce ecosystems.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable Magento (Adobe Commerce) solutions across B2C and/or B2B platforms.
- Architect robust, secure, and high-performing eCommerce systems, including storefront, checkout, catalog, and order management functionality.
- Provide hands-on development and oversight across Magento modules, extensions, APIs, and custom integrations.
- Guide teams through all phases of the SDLC, including architecture, development, testing, deployment, and production support.
- Lead integration efforts between Magento and enterprise systems such as ERP, CRM, PIM (e.g., Informatica MDM P360), payment gateways, and third-party services.
- Design and implement REST/GraphQL APIs and event-driven architectures to support headless or composable commerce strategies.
- Optimize site performance, scalability, and security, including caching strategies (Varnish, Redis), indexing, and database optimization.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues, ensuring stability and adherence to best practices.
- Define and enforce Magento coding standards, architecture patterns, and development best practices.
- Collaborate with product owners, UX/UI teams, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
- Lead and mentor development teams, assigning tasks and ensuring project timelines and quality standards are met.
- Oversee deployment pipelines and CI/CD processes in cloud environments (Adobe Commerce Cloud, Azure, or AWS).
- Analyze KPIs such as site performance, conversion rates, and system reliability to recommend improvements.
- Stay current with Magento/Adobe Commerce releases, ecosystem tools, and emerging eCommerce technologies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree – Computer Science, Information Technology or related field required; Master’s Degree preferred
- 9 years of experience in a lead development role.
- 5+ years of experience in common programming and data language, for example, JAVA, Python, SQL, .NET, API, or Data Base, etc.
- 3 years preferred of leadership as a creative, competent team builder preferred.
- Must have a background with Informatica MDM solutions including P360 / C360 / S360 / R360.
- Strong working knowledge of Azure Data Factory and Databricks.
- Ability to multi-task and reprioritize in a dynamic environment.
- Skills in programming and systems analysis.
- Solid analytical skills - able to solve problems & interpret instructions in any form.
- Project management expertise in planning and completing large and small projects.
- Strong verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal skills.
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