Magento Architect | Offshore

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

Education & Experience

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 Nice to Have: Experience with WebSockets for real-time communication and live updates Preferred: Custom payment gateway integration and customization experience

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