Magento Architect | Offshore

Photon; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm based in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Technical Architect with deep expertise in Magento 2.x architecture and modern design patterns. This role involves crafting scalable solutions and mentoring junior developers. The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of experience in software development, with a focus on Magento and understanding of cloud architecture. Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment await your application.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience.
• 3+ years in architectural roles.
• 3+ years hands-on Magento development experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, maintainable solutions.
• Conduct technical feasibility studies for proposed solutions.
• Mentor junior developers and provide guidance.

Skills

Core Architecture Expertise

Domain-Driven Design (DDD)

Event-Driven Architecture

Microservices

SOLID Principles

Design Patterns

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PHP

JavaScript/TypeScript

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS/Azure/GCP

Git

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Technical Architecture & Design

• Design and implement scalable, maintainable solutions using modern architecture patterns (Domain-Driven Design, Event-Driven Architecture, Microservices)
• Deep dive into Magento 2.x architecture, including module development, plugin systems, service contracts, and API layers
• Apply SOLID principles, design patterns (Factory, Observer, Strategy, Repository, etc.), and clean architecture principles
• Evaluate and recommend technology stacks, tools, and frameworks that align with business objectives
• Create comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, API specifications, and system integration flows

Solution Engineering & Innovation

• Think outside the box to solve complex business problems with innovative technical approaches
• Conduct technical feasibility studies for proposed solutions and feature enhancements
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies and their potential impact on current systems
• Design integration strategies between Magento and third‑party systems (ERP, CRM, PIM, payment gateways)
• Optimize performance, security, and scalability across the entire technology stack

Team Leadership & Development

• Assign technical tasks to team members based on complexity, skill level, and project requirements
• Conduct thorough code reviews ensuring adherence to coding standards, design patterns, and architectural principles
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance to the development team
• Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud deployment strategies
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Serve as primary technical liaison between offshore development teams, onsite architects, and business stakeholders
• Bridge communication gaps between distributed teams across different time zones
• Coordinate with onsite architects to ensure alignment on technical decisions and architectural standards
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical audiences in clear, understandable terms
• Actively listen to client requirements and translate them into technical specifications for distributed teams
• Facilitate cross‑functional meetings with product managers, UX designers, QA teams, and business analysts across multiple locations
• Present technical recommendations and architectural decisions to executive leadership and onsite stakeholders
• Manage technical risks and communicate mitigation strategies to both offshore and onshore stakeholders

Required Technical Skills

• Core Architecture Expertise
• Modern Architecture Patterns: Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Event-Driven Architecture, Microservices, CQRS
• Design Principles: SOLID, DRY, KISS, separation of concerns, dependency injection
• Design Patterns: Creational, Structural, and Behavioral patterns with practical implementation experience

Magento Specialization

• Magento 2.x Architecture: Deep understanding of module structure, service contracts, plugins, observers, and dependency injection
• Magento Development: Custom module development, theme customization, API integrations, and performance optimization
• Magento DevOps: Deployment strategies, caching mechanisms, indexing, and scalability solutions
• Third‑party Integrations: Experience with payment gateways, shipping providers, and enterprise systems

Technology Stack

• Primary Languages: PHP (advanced), JavaScript/TypeScript
• Frameworks: Symfony components, Laravel concepts, modern PHP frameworks
• Frontend: Vue.js, React (preferred), modern CSS frameworks
• Database: MySQL optimization, Redis, Elasticsearch
• Version Control: Git (advanced knowledge required for branching strategies, conflict resolution, and team workflows)
• Cloud & DevOps: AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines
• Integration: REST/GraphQL APIs, message queues, event streaming

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of software development experience with 3+ years in architectural roles
• 3+ years of hands‑on Magento development and architecture experience
• Experience with large‑scale, high‑traffic e‑commerce implementations

Certifications & Additional Skills

• Magento certifications (Developer, Solution Specialist, or Architect)
• Cloud architecture certifications (AWS/Azure Solutions Architect)
• Experience with headless commerce and PWA implementations
• Experience with distributed team leadership and offshore development coordination
• Knowledge of security best practices and compliance requirements (PCI DSS, GDPR)
• Experience with B2B commerce solutions and multi‑tenant architectures
• Proven track record of successful collaboration between offshore development teams and onsite business stakeholders

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of AEM (Adobe Experience Manager) and Magento integration patterns
• Experience with WebSockets for real‑time communication and live updates
• Preferred: Custom payment gateway integration and customization experience