Job Description

Job Title: Magento Backend Developer

Location:

Glasgow

Job Type:

FT

Department:

Ecommerce

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled

Magento Backend Developer

to design, develop, and maintain scalable eCommerce solutions using

Magento 2

. You will be responsible for building robust backend functionality, integrating third-party services, optimizing performance, and ensuring secure, high-quality code.

You will work closely with frontend developers, designers, project managers, and stakeholders to deliver seamless and high-performing online shopping experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, customize, and maintain

Magento 2 backend modules and extensions

Build and manage

REST and GraphQL APIs

Implement business logic, checkout flows, and payment/shipping integrations Integrate third-party services (ERPs, CRMs, payment gateways, shipping providers, etc.) Optimize site performance, database queries, and caching (Redis, Varnish, Full Page Cache) Ensure application security and data protection best practices Write clean, testable, and well-documented code Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve backend issues Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical architecture decisions Manage deployments and environment configurations (staging/production)

Required Skills & Experience

Strong experience with

Magento 2 development

Proficiency in

PHP

(OOP, MVC design patterns) Experience with

MySQL/MariaDB

Knowledge of

RESTful APIs and GraphQL

Experience with

Composer, Git, and CI/CD pipelines

Understanding of caching mechanisms (Redis, Varnish) Familiarity with Docker or Linux-based environments Experience integrating

payment gateways

(Stripe, PayPal, Klarna, etc.) Strong debugging and performance tuning skills

Nice to Have

Magento certifications (e.g., Adobe Certified Magento Developer) Experience with

Elasticsearch/OpenSearch

Experience with

AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud

Knowledge of frontend technologies:

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Knockout.js

Experience with headless Magento / PWA Studio

What We Offer

Competitive salary or contract rates Flexible working options (remote/hybrid) Professional development and certification support Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-traffic eCommerce projects Collaborative and innovative team culture
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glasgow G74 4NB