Adobe Backend Tech Lead

About Us:

Outsourced. ph is a leading ISO-certified Philippines offshore outsourcing company that provides dedicated remote staff to some of the world's leading international companies. Outsourced is recognized as one of the Best Places to Work and has achieved Great Place to Work Certification. We are committed to providing a positive and supportive work environment where all staff can thrive. As an Outsourced staff member, you will enjoy a fun and friendly working environment, competitive salaries, opportunities for growth and development, work-life balance, and the chance to share your passion with a team of over 1,000 talented professionals.

The Role

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 projects 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.

Work Arrangement

• Home-based ; Equipment is provided.
• Should have strong internet connection (minimum of 20 mbps)

Work Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Manila Time

Note: As part of our recruitment process, we conduct a background check on all hired candidates. Please ensure that all required documents are prepared and submitted promptly.

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