Senior PHP (Magento) Developer - 3 month contract

About Shakewell:Shakewell Agency is a digital and socially driven business built on customer understanding, technology and creativity. Specialising in digital product development, app development (iOS & Android), web development, e-commerce, design and all things digital.We have teams based in Australia, the Middle East, and USA. The team covers UX and UI design, development, testing, implementation and ongoing support. Our approach is to be entrepreneurial in thinking, yet pragmatically grounded in execution.Shakewell’s digital operating model is built on a product (or outcome) centric delivery, with virtual teams of combined technical and business stakeholders collaborating to create value for the client through technology solutions.

Role Overview:As a Magento developer, you’ll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Magento-based eCommerce solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of Magento's architecture and capabilities. This role involves both front-end and back-end development, focusing on creating a seamless and engaging online shopping experience. You will work closely with designers, project managers, and other developers to implement new features, customise themes, and integrate third-party services, ensuring high performance and scalability.This role is a 3 month contract, with the option to be extended.

Personal Attributes:Team playerCollaborative thinkerOptimistic approach to problem solvingStrong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities:Their general responsibilities will include: Design, develop, and implement custom Magento themes and modules. Customise and extend Magento functionalities to meet client requirements.Provide ongoing maintenance and support for existing Magento websites, troubleshooting issues and implementing updates and patches.Conduct thorough testing of the site to ensure functionality, performance, and security. Address any bugs or issues that arise.Integrate third-party applications and APIs, including payment gateways, shipping services, and other essential e-commerce tools.Ensure client platforms are optimised for speed and scalability, identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks.Work closely with UI/UX designers to implement visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces. Collaborate with other developers and stakeholders to align on project goals and deliverables.Comply with coding standards and technical designEnsure you've written unit test cases to verify code is performing as expected and to prevent possibly security breachesConvey progress of technical process to product manager

Must Haves:At least 3 years of Magento experienceExperience with Laravel and/or wordpress highly regardedExperience with using JavaScript frameworks such as ReactExposure to MySQL database design and writing SQLFamiliarity with responsive design principles and mobile-first developmentBachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experienceExpert level experience in web development technologies, architectures, trends, and emerging technologiesExperience with cloud platforms like AWSExpert level understanding of GitExcellent communication and presentation skills in English (both written and spoken)Sharp and highly motivated personality

Key Skills

• AWS
• Frontend
• PHP
• React