Magento EngineerWhat this role is aboutThis position exists within the Digital Technology Department, inside the Global Development Center, within DIGITAL and IT function in JTI.The DIGITECH department within the GDC is responsible for creating the scope and clarification of the digital technology and architecture strategy based on the business vision.The Magento Engineer will be responsible for developing headless commerce functionalities using Magento 2.4.x based on specifications provided by business and market needs. Building GraphQL APIs and microservices integrations with AEM and Builder.io frontends. Taking active participation in technical assessments for Kubernetes deployments on Azure. Ensuring that all technical requirements are gathered from different entities to properly deliver commerce initiatives.What will you do?
Engage in the complete software development life cycle, and user-facing features using PHP and Magento 2 in particular within organizational constraints
Build reusable modules and backend-end libraries for future use
Optimize components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers
Develop and sustain software with a focus on performance and security requirements
Create and maintain unit/component tests to guarantee software quality
Create and maintain documentation of code
Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
Work closely with magento developers and frontend developers: This involves improving usability and ensuring that the backend-end integrates well with the frontend application as well as with external systems
Participate in cross-functional teams: Work in multidisciplinary teams that include members from various technology teams (e.g., Web, Mobile, DevOps) to deliver and maintain apps or groups of apps
Engaging in technical discussions and innovation: Staying up-to-date with emerging technologies, applying best practices in web development, and contributing to the creation of intuitive and dynamic user experiences
What are we looking for?
University Degree in Computer or Technical Science or strong IT background
3+ years of experience developing Magento 2.x applications, including Magento 2.4.x
3+ years of experience & strong proficiency in PHP 8.x and Magento framework architecture
Experience with GraphQL API development and REST API integration in headless commerce
Experience with Kubernetes deployments and containerization (Docker) on Azure
Familiarity with GitLab for version control and CI/CD pipelines
Experience integrating Magento with AEM, Builder.io, or similar headless CMS platforms
Strong debugging skills with Magento-specific tools (n98-magerun2, Xdebug)
Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global environment
Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and business teams
Familiarity with Magento performance optimization (Observability, Redis, Elasticsearch)
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices
Fluency in English is mandatory
What are the next steps - Recruitment Process:Thank you very much for your interest in the role. We will make sure every candidate will receive a reply within 2 weeks after the application deadline.
