Ziffity Solutions - Senior Shopware Developer

Job Title : Sr. Shopware Developer

Location : Remote (Anywhere globally)

Job type : Contract (2 months)

Experience : 10-15 yrs

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of scalable e-commerce solutions using Shopware 6.

- Customize and extend Shopware functionality through plugins, themes, and integrations.

- Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Designers, and other Developers to deliver high-quality, customer-centric solutions.

- Conduct code reviews and enforce best practices in performance, security, and maintainability.

- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level developers.

- Integrate third-party services and APIs (payment gateways, ERPs, CRMs, etc.).

- Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing Shopware stores.

- Stay current with Shopware updates, ecosystem changes, and broader e-commerce trends.

- Manage CI/CD pipelines and version control using Git and modern DevOps practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- 10+ years of total software development experience with at least 3+ years focused on Shopware (5 & 6).

- Expert in PHP, Symfony Framework, and MySQL.

- Strong understanding of Shopware plugin system, theme customization, and storefront development (Twig/Bootstrap/SCSS).

- Proficiency in JavaScript, Vue.js, and RESTful APIs.

- Experience working with Composer, Docker, and Git-based workflows.

- Familiarity with ElasticSearch, Redis, and caching strategies.

- Solid understanding of e-commerce business processes and data models (catalog, checkout, order management).

- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Shopware Developer Certification is a plus.

- Experience with headless commerce and Shopware PWA is a strong advantage.

- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools like Jira, Confluence, or Trello.