Senior Backend Architect: Magento 2, AWS for eCommerce

Computing; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Computing in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Senior Backend Developer to own the server-side architecture, connecting Adobe Commerce/Magento 2 with AWS services, APIs and event-driven integrations.

You will design, build and maintain secure, scalable backend solutions using PHP, Node.js or Python, REST/GraphQL APIs and messaging with RabbitMQ, Lambda and EventBridge, ensuring data integrity across ecommerce ecosystems and promoting robust CI/CD practices.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyse business requirements and translate them into clear technical specifications, solution designs and scalable backend solutions.
• Develop and maintain Magento 2 customisations, extensions, modules and APIs using PHP and related tools.
• Design and build AWS serverless and event-driven solutions (Lambda, EventBridge, IAM).
• Develop secure REST and GraphQL APIs and integrations across systems.
• Ensure data integrity across orders, inventory, pricing and catalogue data.
• Create microservices and automation using Node.js/Python with strong database skills.
• Apply API-first and MACH architecture to ecommerce solutions.
• Maintain CI/CD practices and collaborate with stakeholders for production support.

Skills

Backend development

Magento 2

AWS

REST APIs

GraphQL APIs

Tools

PHP

Node.js

Python

RabbitMQ

Lambda

EventBridge

DynamoDB

NoSQL

Git

CI/CD

Job description

2mo ago , from Jenny Barbour IT And Project Recruitment

• 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.

To submit your interest for this role, click on the Apply button quoting reference #6016.

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.

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