Zouma - Senior Developer - Magento 2/Wordpress

Job Summary :

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Magento 2, WordPress & Shopify Developer with strong expertise in Ecommerce website development, customization, API integration, and performance optimization.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in developing and managing scalable Ecommerce platforms, custom themes, plugins, modules, and third-party integrations while ensuring high website performance, security, and user experience.

The candidate must possess strong technical expertise, problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality web solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

Magento 2 Development :

- Develop, customize, and maintain Magento 2 websites, themes, modules, and extensions.

- Implement custom Ecommerce functionalities based on business requirements.

- Optimize Magento websites for performance, scalability, and security.

- Integrate payment gateways, shipping APIs, ERP, CRM, and third-party tools.

- Manage Magento upgrades, maintenance, debugging, and troubleshooting activities.

- Ensure smooth checkout flow and enhanced customer experience.

Shopify Development :

- Develop and customize Shopify and Shopify Plus stores.

- Create and modify Shopify themes using Liquid, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

- Integrate Shopify apps, APIs, and third-party Ecommerce solutions.

- Optimize Shopify stores for conversions, speed, and performance.

- Manage product pages, collections, checkout customizations, and store functionality.

- Implement responsive and mobile-friendly Ecommerce designs.

WordPress Development :

- Develop and customize WordPress websites, themes, and plugins.

- Manage WooCommerce functionality and Ecommerce integrations.

- Build responsive, SEO-friendly, and high-performance WordPress websites.

- Optimize website speed, security, and overall performance.

- Troubleshoot plugin conflicts, backend issues, and technical errors.

Backend & API Integration :

- Develop scalable backend functionalities using PHP and MySQL.

- Integrate REST APIs, third-party services, payment gateways, and external applications.

- Manage database structures, queries, and backend optimizations.

- Ensure website stability, security, and data integrity.

Website Optimization & Maintenance :

- Conduct website performance optimization and technical troubleshooting.

- Improve Core Web Vitals, page speed, and overall website responsiveness.

- Maintain code quality, version control, and deployment processes.

- Ensure regular backups, updates, and website security best practices.

Collaboration & Project Management :

- Collaborate with UI/UX designers, project managers, QA teams, and stakeholders.

- Participate in technical discussions, project planning, and architecture decisions.

- Ensure timely completion of development tasks and project deliverables.

- Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance when required.

Required Skills & Expertise :

- Strong hands-on experience in PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and jQuery.

- Expertise in Magento 2, Shopify, WordPress, and WooCommerce development.

- Strong understanding of Ecommerce architecture and CMS development.

- Experience with REST APIs, third-party integrations, and payment gateway integrations.

- Familiarity with Git/version control systems and deployment workflows.

- Strong understanding of website optimization, scalability, and security practices.

- Knowledge of server management, hosting environments, and cloud platforms preferred.

- Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.

- Magento Certification or Shopify experience preferred.

- Experience working on Ecommerce or digital agency projects preferred.

What We Are Looking For :

- A technically strong and solution-oriented Ecommerce developer.

- Someone with strong ownership and execution capabilities.

- A candidate capable of handling complex development projects independently.

- A proactive team player with excellent communication and collaboration skills.