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Senior Magento Backend Developer

AYKO
Remote

Job details

£40,000 - £50,000 a year

Benefits

Company pension
Referral programme

Qualifications

Elasticsearch
System architecture
Magento
Git
PHP
Redis
New Relic
Back-end development
REST
APIs
GraphQL
Debugging
MySQL

Full job description

Development

Remote

Are you an ambitious and passionate about Backend Development and are looking for an opportunity to put your stamp on the field with our well-established team?

What You'll Do:

Work with APIs, webhooks, and third-party integrations to ensure seamless data flow and functionality
Architect, develop, and maintain custom Magento 2 modules and extensions to meet business requirements
Optimise Magento 2 backend performance, including database queries, caching strategies, and load times
Troubleshoot and resolve backend issues, ensuring platform stability and scalability.
Collaborate with frontend developers, designers, and project managers to deliver complete, polished ecommerce solutions
Ensure code quality through best practices, peer reviews, and automated testing.
Stay current with the latest Magento features and updates, implementing them as needed
Mentor junior developers, providing guidance and technical expertise to elevate the team’s output

What We're Looking For:

Extensive experience in Magento 2 backend development, including custom module development and system architecture.
Strong proficiency in PHP, MySQL, and Magento’s ORM.
Expertise in Magento’s API frameworks (REST and GraphQL).
Solid understanding of server-side performance optimisation, including database indexing, caching (Redis, Varnish), and scalable architecture.
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
A strong grasp of development principles and design patterns.
Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills.
Experience working with Elasticsearch for Magento 2

Bonus Points:

Magento 2 Certification
Familiarity with headless Magento setups using GraphQL
Knowledge of cloud hosting environments
Hands-on experience with tools like New Relic for performance monitoring

The Package:

Salary of £40,000 - £50,000 DOE
Opportunity to work on exciting, complex projects for global brands
A supportive, highly skilled team that values your expertise and ideas
Flexibility to work remotely or in-office, depending on your preference
Competitive salary and a focus on continuous learning and professional development
22 days holiday + bank holidays
Extra days holiday for each year worked (uncapped)
Company pension scheme
A clear progression plan with regular appraisals and training sessions
A clear pathway to help build something exciting
Training and development budget to undertake third party training and certifications
Presents on your birthday, christmas, work anniversaries and big life events
Social events
Quarterly surprise gift boxes
Cashback health and wellbeing programme with Simply Health
Employee referral scheme
Employee wellbeing and culture at the forefront - excellent office environment!

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If you’re ready to take on a senior role where your skills and ideas will make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Send us your CV and portfolio today, and let’s build the future of ecommerce together!

Equal Opportunities

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At Ayko, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religious beliefs or sexual orientation.

Are you an ambitious and passionate about Backend Development and are looking for an opportunity to put your stamp on the field with our well-established team?

Equal Opportunities

At Ayko, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religious beliefs or sexual orientation.

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