Magento Architect (Remote, Latam)

McFadyen Digital is the leading advisor and implementer of eCommerce Marketplace solutions.  During 15 years of implementing marketplaces, we’ve built dozens of platforms that cumulatively generate billions of dollars of gross merchandise value (GMV).  We’re honored to have supported 10% of the Fortune 500 with their digital marketplace initiatives.  Over 250 global brands like ABB, AB InBev, ACCO, Albertsons, American Red Cross, American Eagle Outfitters, US Army, US Agriculture Dept, (and many more) have entrusted their digital transformations to McFadyen. We operate global offices across the US, Brazil, and India. McFadyen Digital has been a trusted employer for 37 years and believes that people are the most important part of our company.  We’re proud of our Great Place to Work certification.    

Learn more about us at our website: www.mcfadyen.com

Are you a highly skilled and experienced Magento Architect looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the world of eCommerce? Join McFadyen Digital, the leading advisor and implementer of eCommerce marketplace solutions with a proven track record of building platforms that generate billions of dollars in GMV. With over 15 years of expertise and the trust of over 250 global brands, including 10% of the Fortune 500, McFadyen Digital is at the forefront of digital transformation. 

As a Magento Architect, you will play a key role in defining and implementing innovative eCommerce strategies for our clients. Your expertise in Magento will be critical in driving the success of eCommerce projects, ensuring scalability, performance, and seamless integration with various systems. This is an excellent opportunity to work with industry-leading experts, collaborate on challenging projects, and contribute to the growth and success of top-tier eCommerce businesses. 

If you have a passion for cutting-edge technology, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of eCommerce, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey. 

Responsibilities  

Top 5 responsibilities 

• Design, Architect and Deliver enterprise level eCommerce solutions on Adobe Magento Commerce.  
• Perform technical analysis of client requirements and propose appropriate solutions.  
• Work actively with the Sales Support team to build Proposals and SOWs for new Magento opportunities.   
• Mentor and guide a talented Magento team to grow and perform better.  
• Drive various internal initiatives in Magento Practice around reusability, upskilling and collaboration.  

Other responsibilities

• Review business requirements working with other team members. 
• Work with the QA and Customer Support teams to triage and fix bugs with rapid turnaround. 
• Contribute ideas for making the application better and easier to use. 
• Train the subordinate team of developers. 
• Create test plans and perform thorough quality analysis on the code before go-live. 
• Research on new integration and plug-in capabilities. 
• Leading multiple, concurrent eCommerce development teams. 
• Facilitating requirement-gathering sessions with client teams, including C-levels and VP-levels. 
• Working with DevOps to manage environments and release quality solutions. 
• Estimating new project timelines, cost, and resource needs. 
• Writing System Requirement Specifications (SRS) documents. 
• Leading teams of onshore and offshore Magento resources. 
• Working with project managers and development teams to ensure solutions are delivered timely and on budget. 

Top 5 Qualifications  

• Demonstrated experience in leading development teams.  
• Strong understanding of the Magento System Architecture, Design, Theming, Functionality Enhancements, Configuration.  
• Prior experience in building enterprise level Magento Applications.  
• Experience in creating / customizing Magento modules (payment, shipping, etc.).  
• Experience working on proposals and SoWs for new client opportunities.    

Other Qualifications  

• Success in leading hybrid on- and off-shore teams.  
• Strong PHP and Magento skills with an emphasis on Object Oriented Programing.  
• Knowledge of Mobile and Responsive web development techniques.  
• Exceptional problem solving.  
• Follow a user-centered design process, UI / UX integration experience.  
• Good understanding of Zend framework preferable.  
• Holding certifications on Magento 2. 
• Excellent English communication skills

What we can offer you  

• A career with thought leaders who literally wrote the book on Marketplace Best Practices.  
• A career in the fast-paced world of retail eCommerce, digital marketplaces and platform businesses.   
• A career with first movers who are deploying new business models and strategies worldwide.  
• A career in a flat management structure without a rigid hierarchy and bureaucracy.  
• A career in a culture that rewards creativity and innovation, risk-taking and teamwork.  

Building a great company culture is a top priority for McFadyen Digital.  We try to provide the best environment possible for team members - one that treats people the way they want to be treated.  Culture Index is one of our tools for enhancing our enjoyable and productive people-focused environment.  In order to be considered for this position, please follow this link to fill out a short Culture Index survey  https://go.apply.ci/s/UGSEoxjTNs .  Please use as many descriptors as possible that pertain to you.  There are no right or wrong answers.

Your Core Values: Client Focus, Owning the Outcome, Adaptable, Caring 

Keywords: Tech Lead BigCommerce, BigCommerce, BigCommerce Developer, BigCommerce Web Developer, BigCommerce Certified, remote work  

McFadyen’s goal is to ensure that our clients are able to maximize the return on their technology investment by providing better service to their clients, partners and internal teams. At McFadyen we truly believe our employees are our most valuable asset. Across our locations in the US, Brazil, and India, we offer a world class work culture that enables top notch delivery for some of the world’s most influential companies.   

McFadyen Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law, where applicable.