Senior Backend Developer

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

13d 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.

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