Software Developer e-commerce Magento Expert

Uvation; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a skilled Magento developer to build and maintain eCommerce websites. You will work closely with the design team, manage Magento installations, and ensure sites are secure and updated. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience and strong knowledge of programming languages like PHP and JavaScript. A passion for user-friendly design and certifications in Magento development are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Magento development.
• Strong object-oriented programming knowledge.
• Understanding of modern UI/UX trends.

Responsibilities

• Regularly update Magento installation.
• Develop new functionality and implement front-end changes.
• Build and configure Magento 1x and 2x eCommerce websites.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

PHP

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

MySQL

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in computer science

Magento certification

Tools

Magento

Node

React

Git

Adobe XD

Figma

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Job brief

We are looking to hire a skilled Magento developer to build and maintain eCommerce websites for our clients. As a Magento developer, you will be responsible for liaising with the design team, setting up Magento 1x and 2x sites, building modules and customizing extensions, testing the performance of each site, and maintaining security and feature updates after the installation is complete.

To ensure success as a Magento developer, you should have excellent object-orientated programming knowledge, hold certifications or demonstrable experience in Magento development, and be able to project manage. Ultimately, a high-level Magento developer can build and maintain a user-friendly eCommerce platform that perfectly meets the needs of the client.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Regularly update our Magento installation
• Install security patches.
• Develop new functionality.
• Implement front-end changes.
• Meeting with the design team to discuss the needs of the company.
• Building and configuring Magento 1x and 2x eCommerce websites
• Coding of the Magento templates
• Developing Magento modules in PHP using best practices
• Designing themes and interfaces
• Setting performance tasks and goals
• Troubleshooting integration issues
• Updating website features and security patches

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s (Preferred) degree in computer science or related field.
• Magento certification Preferred.
• Certified Magento, JavaScript, HTML, PHP, CSS, and MySQL.
• Certified Node, React, Redux, Git, JSX
• 5+ Years of Experience

Preferred Skills

• Strong object-oriented programming knowledge
• Very good PHP knowledge
• Experience with complete eCommerce lifecycle development
• Understanding of modern UI/UX trends
• Knowledge of Google Tag Manager, SEO, Google Analytics, PPC, and A/B Testing
• Good working knowledge of Adobe XD, Figma, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Strong attention to detail. JavaScript is a must for front-end development.
• Extensive LESS & CSS knowledge
• Ability to project-manage and work to strict deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment.