- 3-5+ years backend development experience with at least 3+ years in Magento 2 Commerce/Open-Source.

- Strong expertise in PHP 8, OOP concepts, and modern design patterns (SOLID, MVC, DI).

- Build, customize, and maintain Magento modules and features : Controllers, Models, Repositories, Helpers, Observers, Plugins, Setup/Upgrade Scripts.

- Deep understanding of Magento core architecture including : EAV, UI Components, ACL, Indexing, Caching (Varnish/Redis), Message Queue.

- Extend/override core functionalities using best-practice dependency injection and event-driven architecture.

- Experience integrating 3rd-party and custom APIs (REST/GraphQL).

- Capability in Code Optimization & Performance tuning : MySQL indexing, query optimization, profiler debugging, caching strategies.

- Experience managing cron jobs, indexers, composer, and Magento CLI.

- Hands-on expertise with Version Control (Git), branching strategies, Code Review practices.

- Experience with payment & shipping method customizations, tax rules, checkout, and order lifecycle.

- Knowledge of secure coding practices : CSRF, XSS, SQL injection prevention, authorization rules.

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, AWS / Cloud environments (ECS/EKS/EC2 optional but preferred).

- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (UI, QA, DevOps, Product Management).

- Good problem-solving skills with clear communication and documentation practices.

Good to have :

- Familiarity with Headless Commerce, PWA Studio, or related API-first architectures.

- Basic front-end knowledge : XML layout updates, Knockout.js, Require.js.

Key role and responsibilities :

- The prime responsibility would be to ensure delivery of high-quality code to execute Organization's business successfully.

- Must possess excellent communication skills - oral and written.

- Must possess knowledge of the latest technology trends in e-commerce and backend engineering.

- Must be a keen learner - should be able to drive "Self-Learning".

- Must practice the principle of "First Time Right".

- Must have an Eye for Details.

- Must have high Customer Orientation.

- Must be adaptable to working in a multiple / matrix work environment.

- Must possess good systems thinking.

- Must possess good negotiation, analytical and interpersonal skills. Good leadership & team player qualities.

- High on personal integrity with the ability to establish relationships and work in teams, and should be able to influence stakeholders