Description :

Role : Magento Solution Architect (Fashion & Apparel Domain)

Experience : 18+ Years (10+ years focused on Magento)

Location : Chennai

Role Type : Subject Matter Expert (SME) / Technical Architect

Education : Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Engineering, IT, or related field.

Certifications : Mandatory Adobe Commerce / Magento Certified Architecture or Developer.

Role Summary :

We are seeking a high-caliber Magento Solution Architect to serve as the technical authority for our global fashion and apparel eCommerce portfolio.

In this role, you will act as a "Technical SME," responsible for architecting scalable, high-performance Adobe Commerce (Magento 2) platforms tailored to the unique demands of the fashion industrysuch as complex size/color matrices, high-traffic seasonal drops, and omnichannel fulfillment.

You will bridge the gap between business vision and code, designing custom extensions and headless architectures that drive brand growth.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who has spent a decade mastering the Magento ecosystem and can navigate complex integrations with ERP, PIM, and POS systems.

Responsibilities :

- Enterprise Solution Design : Architect end-to-end eCommerce solutions on Adobe Commerce (Magento 2), ensuring high availability, security, and scalability for high-traffic fashion brands.

- Custom Extension Engineering : Lead the hands-on development of custom Magento extensions to solve complex business requirements that out-of-the-box features cannot address.

- Fashion Domain Specifics : Design system architectures that support omnichannel capabilities, including "Buy Online, Pick Up In-Store" (BOPIS), real-time inventory across stores, and sophisticated product catalogs.

- Headless & PWA Architecture : Drive the adoption of modern frontend technologies, utilizing Magento PWA Studio or React to build headless commerce experiences that improve mobile conversion.

- API & Integration Strategy : Design and oversee the implementation of robust REST and GraphQL APIs to connect Magento with third-party logistics (3PL), payment gateways, and CRM platforms.

- Performance Engineering : Optimize application performance for "high-burst" traffic scenarios, such as flash sales and seasonal launches, utilizing caching layers like Varnish and Redis.

- Cloud Deployment & DevOps : Lead AWS / Azure or Adobe Commerce Cloud onboarding, establishing CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment strategies to ensure friction-less releases.

- Technical Governance : Define and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and OOP best practices across the development team to ensure long-term system maintainability.

- SME Consultation : Serve as the primary technical point of contact for stakeholders, providing expert guidance on platform selection, version upgrades, and architectural trade-offs.

- Mentorship : Upskill and guide senior developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning in the latest Adobe Commerce features.

Technical Requirements :

- Magento Mastery : 10+ years of dedicated experience in Magento, with profound expertise in Magento 2 / Adobe Commerce.

- Core Programming : Expert-level PHP, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), and Design Patterns.

- Database Depth : Advanced proficiency in MySQL and database schema optimization for high-volume catalogs.

- Modern Frontend : Strong familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks like KnockoutJS or React.

- Architecture Patterns : Proven experience with Headless Magento and Microservices in a commerce context.

Preferred Skills :

- Fintech/Payment Integration : Experience building secure payment modules and fraud prevention integrations.

- Data Migration : Proven track record of migrating large-scale legacy platforms to Magento 2.

- AI & Personalization : Exposure to Adobe Sensei or other AI-driven product recommendation engines.

Core Competencies :

- Strategic Problem Solving : Ability to deconstruct complex fashion business models into elegant technical architectures.

- Result Driven : A commitment to delivering platforms that handle "clicks and transactions" at an enterprise scale without failure.

- Analytical Depth : Excellence in performing root-cause analysis for performance bottlenecks in high-traffic environments.

- Communication Excellence : Clear and concise technical communication for both internal developer squads and C-suite stakeholders