Key Responsibilities :

- Platform Ownership : Direct and evolve the entire Adobe Commerce stack (v2.4.x+), delivering outstanding reliability and security for large-scale deployments.

- Code Excellence : Spearhead modernization refactor codebases, eradicate legacy anti-patterns, and set new benchmarks for code quality and maintainability.

- Module Governance : Strategically audit and streamline third-party extensions to optimize integrations and reduce technical debt.

- Performance Tuning : Utilize APM tools (Platform.sh, New Relic, Magento Profiler, Blackfire) for deep analysis; drive improvements across caching (Redis, Varnish), indexing, and backend processes.

- Security & Compliance : Champion robust defensive programming practices to secure data, manage patches, and ensure a hardened application landscape.

- Collaboration : Forge strong partnerships with DevOps, AWS, QA, and Frontend teams ensuring seamless cross-functional performance and delivery.

- Mentorship : Guide engineers on modular thinking, upgrade-safe customizations, and cutting-edge extension development.

- Documentation & Review : Establish rigorous documentation standards and lead code reviews to foster a culture of excellence.

Key Requirements :

- Proven experience working with zero-downtime deployment strategies (zero deployment)

- Hands-on expertise integrating or leveraging Adobe Sensei for intelligent search, personalization, or recommendations

Desired Skills & Expertise :

- Expertise : Deep knowledge of Magento (2.4.x+), PHP 8, Composer, EAV, and Service Contracts; adept in cloud deployment pipelines and multi-region configurations.

- Performance : Proven experience optimizing high-load platforms and solving complex bottlenecks.

- Leadership : History of mentoring developer teams, driving technical decisions, and ensuring upgrade-safe, future-ready solutions.

- Integration : Familiarity with ERP/CRM integrations, Adobe Commerce Cloud, and custom business system connectivity.

- Governance : Mastery of code quality standards (PSR-12), Git workflows, and secure coding techniques.

- Certification : Adobe Certified Master Architect or Developer Plus is a strong advantage.

What to Expect in the First 6 Months :

- Deliver a modernized, high-performance Adobe Commerce environment free from outdated practices.

- Upgrade the platform and modules to the latest standards; ensure patch and security compliance across the board.

- Achieve measurable reductions in core transaction times and rationalize legacy modules.

- Set the foundation for ongoing code quality and technical mentorship, elevating the entire engineering organization.