Junior Magento Developer

Responsibilities:
Develop, maintain, and optimise Magento 2 modules and extensions according to specifications.
Create and implement custom plugins and preferences to extend Magento functionality without modifying core code.
Develop event-driven solutions using Magento's event and observer system to handle complex business logic.
Implement and optimise scheduled tasks using Magento cron jobs for data processing and maintenance.
Build and integrate GraphQL APIs for headless commerce and modern frontend integration.
Implement REST/SOAP API integrations with third-party systems and troubleshoot integration issues.
Optimise application performance through effective caching strategies (Varnish, Redis, Application-level cache).
Manage and optimise database indexing and complex MySQL queries for performance.
Collaborate with frontend developers and QA teams to ensure quality integration of UI components.
Ensure code quality by following Magento 2 coding standards, PHPCS, and best practices.
Participate in the deployment and management of Magento applications in cloud environments.
Work independently and in coordination with team members for issue resolution and knowledge sharing.
Requirements:
2-4 years of hands-on experience in Magento 2 backend development.
Strong proficiency in PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
Solid understanding of Magento 2 architecture, MVC pattern, and OOP principles.
Hands-on experience creating and maintaining Magento 2 modules and extensions.
Proficiency in creating plugins and preferences to extend Magento core functionality.
Understanding of Magento event systems and development of event observers.
Experience implementing and troubleshooting scheduled cron jobs.
Knowledge of REST API development and integration with Magento 2
Experience with GraphQL API development in Magento 2
Familiarity with Magento 2 caching mechanisms (full-page cache, block cache, query cache).
Understanding of database indexing and optimisation techniques.
Experience working with version control systems (Git).
Good problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
Strong communication skills and collaborative team approach.
Preferred Qualifications:
Understanding of Varnish cache configuration and management.
Magento 2 Certified Developer certification.
Experience with Adobe Commerce Cloud deployment and management.
Experience with performance testing and profiling tools.

Experience
2-5 yrs