[Remote] Magento Backend Developer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Resource Innovations is seeking a Magento Backend Developer to join our growing Customer Engagement team remotely. The role involves architecting and developing custom Magento modules, maintaining APIs, and optimizing performance in a dynamic environment focused on customer engagement platforms.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop custom Magento modules, plugins, and extensions in accordance with best practices
• Build and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs for front-end and third-party integrations
• Conduct thorough code reviews and enforce coding standards across the backend team
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex Magento performance and functionality issues
• Design and optimize MariaDB schemas, queries, and indexing strategies for high-traffic eCommerce workloads
• Manage and optimize application deployments on Linux servers running Nginx
• Work within the Nexcess managed hosting environment, leveraging platform-specific tooling and support channels
• Independently analyze feature requests and technical problems, outlining proposed approaches to the Development Lead before committing to implementation
• Produce clear, accurate time estimates for tasks and projects; proactively flag scope risks
• Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives; keep tickets and documentation up to date
• Collaborate cross-functionally with front-end developers, QA, and business stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• 5+ years of backend development experience, with at least 3 years focused on Magento 2 (Adobe Commerce)
• Proficient in PHP 8.x and the Magento 2 module development framework
• Solid Python skills — able to write production-quality scripts and utilities
• Strong command of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles: encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and design patterns (e.g., Repository, Observer, Factory)
• Hands-on experience with MariaDB: schema design, query optimization, stored procedures
• Proficiency with Linux server administration and Nginx configuration
• Experience deploying and operating Magento on Nexcess or comparable managed Magento hosting
• Familiarity with Git-based workflows (branching strategies, code review, CI/CD)
• Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment
• Adobe Commerce (Magento) Certified Developer credential
• Experience with Magento B2B module and complex catalog/pricing configurations
• Familiarity with PWA Studio or headless Magento architectures
• Exposure to containerization (Docker) and infrastructure-as-code tooling
• Background in eCommerce data migrations or ERP/PIM integrations
• Experience writing unit and integration tests with PHPUnit or Magento's testing framework

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Three weeks of paid vacation annually
• Paid holidays
• A 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Parental leave
• An employee assistance program
• Commuter benefits
• Additional supplemental offerings

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