Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Resource Innovations is seeking a Magento Backend Developer to join our growing Customer Engagement team remotely. The role involves architecting and developing custom Magento modules, maintaining APIs, and optimizing performance in a dynamic environment focused on customer engagement platforms.
Responsibilities
- Architect and develop custom Magento modules, plugins, and extensions in accordance with best practices
- Build and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs for front-end and third-party integrations
- Conduct thorough code reviews and enforce coding standards across the backend team
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex Magento performance and functionality issues
- Design and optimize MariaDB schemas, queries, and indexing strategies for high-traffic eCommerce workloads
- Manage and optimize application deployments on Linux servers running Nginx
- Work within the Nexcess managed hosting environment, leveraging platform-specific tooling and support channels
- Independently analyze feature requests and technical problems, outlining proposed approaches to the Development Lead before committing to implementation
- Produce clear, accurate time estimates for tasks and projects; proactively flag scope risks
- Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives; keep tickets and documentation up to date
- Collaborate cross-functionally with front-end developers, QA, and business stakeholders
- Other duties as assigned
Skills
- 5+ years of backend development experience, with at least 3 years focused on Magento 2 (Adobe Commerce)
- Proficient in PHP 8.x and the Magento 2 module development framework
- Solid Python skills — able to write production-quality scripts and utilities
- Strong command of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles: encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and design patterns (e.g., Repository, Observer, Factory)
- Hands-on experience with MariaDB: schema design, query optimization, stored procedures
- Proficiency with Linux server administration and Nginx configuration
- Experience deploying and operating Magento on Nexcess or comparable managed Magento hosting
- Familiarity with Git-based workflows (branching strategies, code review, CI/CD)
- Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment
- Adobe Commerce (Magento) Certified Developer credential
- Experience with Magento B2B module and complex catalog/pricing configurations
- Familiarity with PWA Studio or headless Magento architectures
- Exposure to containerization (Docker) and infrastructure-as-code tooling
- Background in eCommerce data migrations or ERP/PIM integrations
- Experience writing unit and integration tests with PHPUnit or Magento's testing framework
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Three weeks of paid vacation annually
- Paid holidays
- A 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Parental leave
- An employee assistance program
- Commuter benefits
- Additional supplemental offerings
Company Overview
Resource Innovations is a provider of demand-side management, energy efficiency, and energy consulting services. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in Half Moon Bay, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.resource-innovations.com/.Company H1B Sponsorship
Resource Innovations has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 20 in 2025, 20 in 2024, 15 in 2023, 13 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.