Magento Architect

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: , 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