Senior PHP Developer

E-Merge IT Recruitment • Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa • In-Office Full-time

Posted 2 weeks ago

R1000000+ CTC

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Magento Developer to join our growing development team. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Magento 2, e-commerce development, PHP, and modern web technologies, along with a proven ability to build, enhance, and maintain high-performing online stores.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with developers, designers, and key stakeholders to deliver scalable Magento solutions, troubleshoot complex technical challenges, optimize website performance, and ensure seamless integration with third-party systems.

Duties & Responsibilities

What You Will Be Doing:

Develop, maintain, and enhance Magento 2 e-commerce platforms.
Design and develop custom Magento modules and extensions.
Build and maintain integrations with third-party systems and APIs.
Troubleshoot complex application and production issues.
Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and security.
Work with Magento themes, layouts, and frontend functionality.
Conduct code reviews and uphold high development standards.
Participate in technical design and architecture discussions.

What We Are Looking For:

8+ years of commercial software development experience.
Strong hands-on Magento 2 expertise.
Excellent PHP development skills.
Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming and software design principles.
Strong MySQL experience.
Proven experience developing Magento modules, extensions, and custom functionality.
Thorough understanding of Magento architecture.
Experience working with REST and/or SOAP APIs.
Good knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Proficiency with Git and source-control best practices.
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
Experience working within Linux-based environments.