Magento Developer

Job Summary

Lumenii, a proud member of the Xiquel Group, is seeking a skilled and motivated Magento Developer to join their collaborative and multidisciplinary team in Johannesburg. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity to design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable, and high-performing Magento e-commerce solutions. As a key contributor, you will play a vital role in enhancing the digital commerce experience for a diverse range of clients, implementing new functionality, and improving existing platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong Magento experience, a solid grasp of PHP and modern web technologies, and a passion for delivering quality software. If you thrive in a team-oriented environment and are committed to technical excellence, this role offers a fantastic platform for professional growth and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Magento-based e-commerce platforms.
• Build and customise Magento themes, modules, and extensions to meet client requirements.
• Develop and optimise both front-end and back-end functionality to ensure a seamless user experience.
• Integrate payment gateways, third-party services, and RESTful APIs to enhance platform capabilities.
• Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, testers, support teams, and fellow developers to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve technical and performance-related issues promptly.
• Conduct code reviews and promote development best practices within the team.
• Test solutions thoroughly and support reliable deployment processes.
• Monitor and optimise site speed, security, scalability, and overall performance.
• Maintain clear and comprehensive technical documentation for all projects.
• Support continuous improvements to the digital commerce experience, aligning with business goals.

Role Requirements & Qualifications

• Strong Magento development experience, with a proven track record of delivering e-commerce solutions.
• Back-end web development experience using relevant server-side technologies.
• Proficiency in PHP, object-oriented programming, and modern development frameworks.
• Front-end development skills, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive design principles.
• Sound e-commerce knowledge, including payment gateways, checkout processes, catalogue management, and security best practices.
• Experience working with SQL and relational databases.
• Experience using version-control tools such as Git.
• Experience integrating RESTful APIs.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• The ability to work effectively within a collaborative, on-site team environment.

A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field is preferred. However, equivalent practical experience will be considered. Experience with performance optimisation, testing tools, or Magento certification would be advantageous.

Skills Inventory

Essential Skills:

• Magento 2 development (including theme, module, and extension creation)
• PHP and object-oriented programming
• HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive design
• SQL and relational database management
• Git version control
• RESTful API integration
• E-commerce domain knowledge (payments, checkout, catalogue, security)
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Team collaboration and communication

Preferred Skills:

• Performance optimisation and testing tools (e.g., Apache JMeter, New Relic)
• Magento certification (Magento 2 Certified Professional Developer)
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure)
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with headless commerce and PWA Studio

Salary & Compensation Estimation

Based on the Johannesburg market and the seniority of the role, the estimated annual salary for a Magento Developer is between ZAR 480,000 and ZAR 720,000 (approx. USD 25,000 to 38,000). This is a competitive range reflective of the candidate's experience, with mid-level developers typically earning around ZAR 600,000. The final offer will depend on skills, certifications, and practical experience. Additional benefits may include performance bonuses, medical aid, and retirement fund contributions, which are common in the South African tech sector.