Senior Magento Architect

Server Monkey; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ServerMonkey is seeking a strategic and hands-on leader to own our Magento 2 e-commerce stack, including a custom server configurator. You will drive platform refactors, security patching, and scalable architecture while leading three pods and agency partners.

You will bridge engineering, product data, and marketing, focusing on speed, UX, and data integrity across Magento, GA4, and NetSuite integrations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Web Development/E-commerce.
• 3+ years in technical leadership.
• Deep Magento 2 knowledge and performance focus.

Responsibilities

• Own the Magento 2 Commerce platform and roadmap.
• Lead the redesign of the web team and ensure PCI compliance, load times, and UX improvements.

Skills

Magento 2 architecture

Performance optimization

PHP 7/8

MySQL

Caching strategies

ERP integrations

CPQ tools

DevOps CI/CD

New Relic

Blackfire

JavaScript (Knockout/React)

REST APIs

Linux

AWS/Azure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Varnish

Redis

Elasticsearch

NetSuite

Job description

ServerMonkey is looking for a strategic and technical leader to own our e-commerce technology stack. We are not just an online store; we are a complex Configure-to-Order (CTO) platform running on a highly customized Magento 2 environment. This role is fully in the office in Houston, TX.You will lead the restructuring of our web team, bridging the gap between technical engineering, product data, and digital marketing. You’ll stabilize the platform, optimize our complex server configurator for speed and UX, and build a scalable architecture that drives revenue growth.Key Responsibilities1. Technical Strategy & Platform OwnershipThe Configurator: Take full ownership of our custom server configuration tool. Lead initiatives to refactor legacy code, improve load times and enhance mobile usabilityThe Roadmap: Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of our Magento 2 Commerce platform, balance hands-on development with high-level strategyPerformance & Security: Maintain Core Web Vitals, ensure PCI compliance and manage regular security patching and data protection standardsStandardization: Establish development standards, documentation and deployment processes to eliminate breaking changes in production2. Team Leadership & RestructuringBuild the "Triad": Restructure the department into three functional podsa. Platform Pod: Internal and Agency Backend/Frontend developersb. Data Pod: Product specialists managing complex compatibility rulesc. Growth Pod: Technical SEO and UX specialistsAgency Management: Act as the primary stakeholder for external agencies, holding them accountable for code quality, budgets, and deadlinesMentorship: Hire, lead, and mentor technical talent to foster a forward-looking, solution-oriented culture3. Business & Marketing AlignmentTechnical SEO: Partner with marketing to solve faceted navigation issues, canonical tagging, and schema markupUX Excellence: Translate complex hardware compatibility rules into a simple, guided buying experienceIntegrations: Ensure data integrity between Magento, GA4, and our ERP (NetSuite) / Inventory systemsQualificationsDeep Magento 2 Knowledge: You must understand the "why" behind performance bottlenecks. Is it a database deadlock, poor Varnish caching, or inefficient request flows? You need the technical authority to overrule agencies who claim the platform can't run faster. Deep understanding of Magento 2 architecture (Cloud/On-prem), PHP 7/8, MySQL, and caching strategies (Varnish/Redis/Elasticsearch)Complex Logic Experience: Our configurator relies on deep dependencies. You should have experience with Rules Engines, ERP integrations or CPQ (configure, price, quote) toolsDevOps Mindset: You care about CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and server-side performance (New Relic, Blackfire) to ensure sub-2-second load timesExperience: 7+ years in Web Development/E-commerce, with 3+ years in a technical leadership roleThe "Complex Product" Factor: Proven experience managing sites with massive catalogs or configurable products (50+ options) is criticalStack Proficiency: Familiarity with JavaScript (Knockout.js/React), REST APIs, Linux, and AWS/Azure infrastructureBonus PointsIndustry Knowledge: Experience in IT Hardware, Servers, or Data Center industriesCertifications: Adobe Certified Expert – Magento CommerceSystems: Previous experience with NetSuite or similar ERP migrationsModern Frontend: Experience with PWA Studio or Vue StorefrontPosition Type- Full-Time/RegularFSLAExempt#LI-TT1ServerMonkey is an equal opportunity employerWe are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.