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# Lead Backend Engineer - PHP / Adobe Commerce (Magento 2)

- **Company:** SRI Tech Solutions Inc.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** PHP (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Cron, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Middleware, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Performance Tuning, Queueing Systems, RabbitMQ, Systems Integration, Grafana, Caching, Indexer, Backend, Magento, Event Driven Architecture, Adobe, Graphql, Front End Software Development, Serverless Computing
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/de6db087-a0e6-490b-9a2d-0491ba0c1bf9

## About the Role

Seeking a Lead Backend Engineer with 6+ years of backend development experience and strong expertise in PHP and Adobe Commerce/Magento 2. The role focuses on APIs, GraphQL, event-driven architecture, AWS, performance optimization, automated testing, CI/CD, and production support., * 6+ years of backend development experience.

 * Strong PHP and Adobe Commerce/Magento 2 expertise.
 * Deep knowledge of Magento APIs, GraphQL, modules, plugins, observers, cron jobs, and message queues.
 * Strong REST/GraphQL API and service-layer development experience.
 * Experience integrating PIM, ERP, OMS, catalog, pricing, inventory, and promotions.
 * Experience with event-driven architecture and RabbitMQ or similar messaging.
 * AWS/cloud-native experience with caching, databases, queues, observability, and distributed systems.
 * Strong Magento performance optimization experience.
 * Experience with middleware/adapters and commerce migrations.
 * Strong automated testing, CI/CD, debugging, code review, and production support skills.
 * Ability to lead technically, mentor engineers, and collaborate with Architects.

## Description

* Develop and extend Magento 2 modules, APIs, GraphQL resolvers, services, plugins, observers, cron jobs, and message-queue consumers.
 * Build REST/GraphQL APIs and service layers for frontend and backend integrations.
 * Integrate Magento with catalog, pricing, inventory, promotions, PIM, ERP, OMS, and identity systems.
 * Implement event-driven architecture using RabbitMQ or similar messaging platforms.
 * Work with AWS/cloud-native services, caching, databases, queues, and observability tools.
 * Optimize Magento performance, including indexing, database load, caching, asynchronous processing, and high-volume transactions.
 * Develop middleware/adapters supporting phased commerce migrations.
 * Perform automated testing, CI/CD, code reviews, debugging, and production support.
 * Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and partner with the Architect on implementation decisions.


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