Description
Job Title : Magento Backend Developer.
Location : Chennai.
Experience : 5+ Years.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Stack Developer with deep experience in Magento 2 to build and maintain cutting-edge headless e-commerce solutions.
This role will require you to design scalable backend systems in Magento. Youll play a critical role in delivering seamless, multi-region, multi-currency experiences, and driving performance, security, and conversion optimizations across the stack.
What will you be working on :
Magento (Adobe Commerce) Back-End Development
- Design, develop, and customize Magento 2 solutions including custom modules, themes, and plugins.
- Implement and extend GraphQL and REST APIs for frontend consumption.
- Configure Magento for multi-region, multi-currency, and localized storefronts.
- Build and maintain headless Magento PWA websites integrating with backend services via APIs.
- Integrate third-party systems : ERP, PIM, payment gateways, shipping/logistics, and inventory platforms.
- Utilize Magento architecture : dependency injection, service contracts, events/observers, and plugin mechanisms.
- Manage Magento upgrades, patches, and data migrations with backward compatibility.
- Troubleshoot and resolve backend issues including checkout, cart logic, and third-party conflicts.
- Experience writing sql queries for mysql database in magento.
E-Commerce Performance & Scalability
- Use Redis, Varnish, and Magento indexing to optimize performance.
- Architect solutions with load balancing, microservices, and API-first design.
- Monitor server-side performance and scalability metrics during peak loads.
- Ensure high availability for regional storefronts during sales campaigns.
Security & Compliance
- Stay up-to-date with Magento security patches.
- Secure API consumption with headers, tokens, and CSRF protection.
- Maintain secure handling of user data in Magento.
Agile Delivery & Collaboration
- Work within Agile/Scrum teams with product managers, designers, QA, and DevOps.
- Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
- Deliver features end-to-end from ticket to deployment.
- Use CI/CD pipelines for frequent, stable releases.
Continuous Learning & Code Culture (Magento) : Stay current with the Magento ecosystem and share backend insights.
General : Maintain documentation and promote knowledge sharing within the team.
Requirements
- 5+ years of Magento development experience.
- Proven expertise in Magento 2 development (custom modules, GraphQL, plugin architecture).
- Skilled in backend optimization (Redis, Fastly), performance profiling.
- Experience with Git workflows.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
Nice To Have
- Magento Certification.
- Experience with headless commerce or API-first architecture.
- Knowledge of DevOps tools and pipelines.
- Exposure to A/B testing, analytics tools, and conversion optimization.
Why work at Codewalla
- Build for scale : Work on products that get investor love and scale to global audiences.
- Be part of AI-native product development : Integrate AI tools into how we design, build, and ship.
- Global exposure : Directly collaborate with US-based startups, VCs, and product teams.
- Learn fast : Small, elite teams with zero bureaucracy and high ownership.
- See your impact : Every decision you make will shape user experience and business outcomes.
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