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Description
As a Technical Lead specializing in Magento and Pimcore, you will be responsible for guiding and managing a team of developers to deliver high-quality e-commerce solutions. You will provide technical leadership, ensure best practices are followed, and participate in hands-on development. Your role will involve overseeing the technical aspects of projects, mentoring team members, and ensuring the successful delivery of client solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- Provide technical direction and leadership for projects involving Magento and Pimcore.
- Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and development workflows.
- Conduct code reviews and ensure the delivery of high-quality, maintainable code.
- Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in e-commerce and PHP development.
- Keep current with technology and developments within the technology space;
- In collaboration with the Chief Product Officer, lead technology strategy;
- Manage cutting-edge technologies to improve legacy applications;
- Responsible for the evaluation and development of initial engineering process;
- Stay updated with emerging technologies and incorporate them into projects.
Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of developers.
- Act as a mentor to fellow Engineers, sharing knowledge and contributing to the team’s continued growth and improvement;
- Mentor and support team members in their professional development.
- Assign tasks and responsibilities based on team members’ strengths and project requirements.
- Foster a collaborative, innovative, and productive team environment.
- Identify training needs and provide opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Collaborate with Sales Team, Business Analyst, and/or Solution Architect, to assist in providing estimates for upcoming projects and/or tasks.
- Collaborate with project managers to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables.
- Assist with technical advice to break down complex projects into manageable tasks and milestones.
- Monitor task progress of you and your team, identify potential issues, and suggest/implement solutions to keep tasks on track.
- Assist PM to monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and assist PM/SA to suggest or implement solutions to keep projects on track.
- Ensure timely delivery of tasks while maintaining high standards of quality.
Development & Implementation
- Participate in hands-on development, particularly for critical or complex components.
- Develop, customize, and maintain Magento and Pimcore-based solutions.
- Integrate third-party extensions and develop custom modules as needed.
- Ensure the scalability, performance, and security of e-commerce solutions.
- Manage a project’s CI/CD chain, deployments, & releases, & other technical processes according to established standards.
- Participate in product design and development of new features.
- Design, code, and troubleshoot new features, while debugging as necessary;
- Work closely with Front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server side logic;
- Write clean code to develop functional web applications;
- Ensure high-quality code and optimize applications for performance.
- Review and provide feedback on code and design. Manage tools and processes for handling analytics data and metrics that measure and evaluate quality of user experience
- Work closely with designers, QA testers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
- Work with back-end and front-end engineering team to integrate and produce a great and reliable user experience;
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align development with business goals.
- Communicate technical concepts and project status to non-technical stakeholders.
- Facilitate regular team meetings and progress updates.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and technical expertise.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Skills
- Extensive experience with PHP development and related frameworks.
- Deep understanding of Magento 1 and 2, including custom module development.
- Hands-on experience with Pimcore implementation and customization.
- Experience with MySQL databases and query optimization.
- Familiarity with version control systems, preferably Git.
Leadership Skills
- Proven experience in leading and mentoring development teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proactive and results-oriented mindset.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in an e-commerce or digital agency environment.
- Certifications in Magento, Pimcore, or related technologies.
- Experience with other e-commerce platforms (e.g., WooCommerce, Shopify).
- Knowledge of agile development methodologies.
- Understanding of SEO and performance optimization.
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Flexible working hours and remote work options.
- Collaborative and innovative work environment.
