Magento Developer

Jenny Barbour IT & Project Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jenny Barbour IT & Project Recruitment is seeking a Senior Backend Developer for an onsite role in Melbourne, Australia. You will own server-side architecture connecting Magento 2, AWS, APIs and event-driven integrations.

Role involves delivering secure REST/GraphQL APIs, integrating with ERP, logistics and third-party systems, and driving MACH/API-first ecommerce best practices across multi-brand setups.

Qualifications

• Experience owning server-side architecture for eCommerce integrations.
• Strong background building Magento 2 customisations and APIs.
• Proficiency with AWS serverless and event-driven solutions.
• Skilled in building secure REST and GraphQL APIs and data synchronization.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements and translate into scalable backend designs.
• Develop and maintain Magento 2 customisations, modules and APIs.
• Design and build AWS serverless solutions (Lambda, EventBridge).
• Create secure REST/GraphQL APIs and integrate with ERP, logistics and partners.
• Own data integrity across orders, inventory, pricing and catalogue data.
• Develop microservices and data transformations using Node.js/Python with strong SQL skills.
• Apply MACH/API‑First architecture to modern ecommerce solutions.
• Implement secure integrations with OAuth2/JWT and best practices.
• Lead the full development lifecycle: coding, testing, deployment and support.
• Troubleshoot performance and reliability issues; optimize at scale.
• Collaborate with frontend, IT and business stakeholders on API contracts.

Skills

PHP

Magento 2 / Adobe Commerce

AWS

Node.js

Python

REST / GraphQL APIs

RabbitMQ

OAuth2 / JWT

API integration

SQL / DynamoDB / NoSQL

CI/CD / Git

Event-driven architecture

Microservices

Tools

Magento APIs

App Builder

API Mesh

RabbitMQ

AWS Lambda

EventBridge

IAM

DynamoDB

NoSQL

Job description

• Onsite Role with Offices in Blackburn & Boronia
• Adobe Commerce / Magento 2 & AWS experience
• Major eCommerce transformation

Our client is undertaking a major digital and eCommerce transformation. We are looking for an experienced Senior Backend Developer to take ownership of the server-side architecture connecting Adobe Commerce/Magento 2, AWS services, APIs and event-driven integrations.

Key Skills & Responsibilities

• Analyse business requirements and translate them into clear technical specifications, solution designs and scalable backend solutions.
• Develop and maintain Adobe Commerce/Magento 2 customisations, extensions, modules and APIs using PHP, Magento APIs, App Builder, API Mesh and RabbitMQ – mandatory.
• Design, build and maintain AWS serverless and event-driven solutions, including Lambda, EventBridge and IAM.
• Design and develop secure, high-performing REST and GraphQL APIs, and build integrations connecting Magento with ecommerce, ERP, logistics and third‑party systems.
• Own data integrity and synchronisation across orders, inventory, pricing and catalogue data.
• Develop microservices, automation and data transformation solutions using Node.js and/or Python, supported by strong SQL/database skills and exposure to DynamoDB or NoSQL.
• Apply MACH, composable, headless and API‑first architecture principles to modern ecommerce solutions.
• Implement secure application and integration solutions with a strong understanding of OAuth2, JWT and web security best practices.
• Manage the full development lifecycle including coding, testing, debugging, documentation, deployment and production support, with strong Git and CI/CD practices.
• Troubleshoot complex application and integration issues, conducting root‑cause analysis and resolving performance, reliability and scalability challenges.
• Collaborate closely with frontend, IT and business stakeholders to maintain effective API contracts, integrations and operational support.
• Contribute to code reviews, automation, CI/CD improvements, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. Experience across multi‑brand, multi‑tenant or multi‑storefront ecommerce environments will be highly regarded.

As we receive a high volume of applications, we appreciate your understanding that we are unable to respond to individual enquiries. We kindly ask that you do not contact us directly regarding application status.

Thank you for taking the time to apply we truly appreciate your interest.