Adobe Back-End Technical Lead

Job 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.

Project Sales & Management Liaison

• 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

Collaboration & Communication

• 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.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery).
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.