Magento Developer

Job Description in Brief: SiGa Systems is looking for 3 to 8 years of experience who is proficient in PHP/ WordPress/Laravel/ CodeIgniter / to develop Websites and web applications in core PHP. The desired candidate would be involved in a full software/ website development life cycle, starting from requirement analysis to testing. The candidate should be able to work in a team or should be able to handle projects independently. 

Technical Key Skills:

• Expertise in MVC, PHP Framework (Laravel, CodeIgniter), WCF, Web API, and Entity Framework.
• Proficient in jQuery, AJAX, Bootstrap, Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, SQL Server, WordPress, MySQL.
• Hands-on core PHP along with experience in AJAX, jQuery, Bootstrap, APIs
• Experience with Project Management systems like Jira, Trello, Click, Bug herd, Basecamp, etc.
• Experience in Shopify is preferred. High proficiency with Git.
• Must have good communication skills.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Should be responsible for developing websites and Web Based Applications using Open
• Source systems.
• Monitor, manage, and maintain the server environments where PHP Laravel applications are
• hosted, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability.
• Integrate third-party APIs and services as needed.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a
• collaborative team environment.
• Actively participate in quality assurance activities including design and code reviews, unit
• testing, defect fixes, and operational readiness.
• Diagnose and resolve server-related issues, including those impacting the performance of
• Laravel applications. This includes debugging server errors, analyzing logs, and identifying
• root causes of downtime or slow response times.
• Manage development projects from inception to completion autonomously and
• independently
• Provide administrative support, tools, and documentation for specific development projects.
• Design applications and database structures for performance and scalability.
• Deliver accurate project requirements and timeline estimates, providing regular feedback
• and consistently meeting project deadlines.
• Designing and implementing web-based back-end components that are high-performing and
• scalable.
• Participating and improving development processes and tools for other development teams.
• Playing a lead role in software design, architecture, requirements analysis, investigation of
• leading-edge technologies, and software development.
• Contribute with ideas and efforts towards the project and work as part of a team to find
• solutions to various problems. 

• Must have knowledge of at least two PHP frameworks out of Laravel, Cakephp, CodeIgniter and YII.
• Must have basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery.
• Knowledge of CMS architectures like Wordpress, Joomla, Drupal etc. will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of eCommerce frameworks like WooCommerce, Magento, OpenCart etc will be an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of Object-Oriented Concepts & a strong passion for Software Development.
• Strong Interaction and Design Sense
• Familiarity with LAMP stack (Apache, MySQL and phpMyAdmin)
• Comfortable with SQL and/or Script Programming.
• Experience in Designing & Developing Database in MySQL is a MUST.

Who We Are:

Polosoft helps brands solve complex challenges through our integrated development and services offering. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar with offices in Delhi & USA, our teams are connected by a set of core values that inform everything we do, from how we hire to how we work together: values like Everyone Matters, No Silos, and Masters of Our Craft.

At Polosoft, we are creating a new model for a new age client, and we are obsessed with measured impact. We combine digital, analytical, and creative capabilities with industry knowledge and experience. That means clients can bring us their biggest challenges, knowing we have what it takes to bring a new business vision to life.

Polosoft is growing fast; hence an entrepreneurial mind-set and the ability to multitask would be highly desired.

We are Looking For:

As a Full Stack Developer, you are constantly leveraging your technical skills and creativity. You have mastered front-end and back-end development, creating reliable, lightweight, malleable, and high-performing web & enterprise applications. You are fluent in core PHP and at least 1 MVC framework from Laravel and Codeignitor, comfortable using CLI in Unix/ Linux server environments. You are technologically agnostic, genuinely enjoy experimenting with new frameworks, and closely follow changes across the tech landscape.

This role is perfectly suited for people that love to learn because it requires you to continuously update your skillset and technical abilities. Staying up to date on new development tools, programming techniques, and industry trends is also part of the job. If you’re someone who loves logic and problem solving, then We are looking for You.

What You Will Do

• No day is the same - you will create technical designs that support varying client requirements.
• You will design and develop full-stack web applications using the latest web technologies, primarily Angular js and React js, Express js
• Write code that passes unit tests and withstands an agile and test-driven development environment.
• Leverage your skills in industry standard tools to deliver weekly code releases.
• You’ll work in a ‘no silos’ environment, frequently collaborating with global teams and roles across the organization.

Who You Are

Requirements

• You can build products from scratch.
• You have expertise in any one of the back-end frameworks (PHP 5.x/7.x with XAMP/LAMP Environment, Laravel, Codeigniter PHP web framework, Node js, Express js, etc.)
• You are fluent in these languages - PHP, Javascript, NodeJS
• You have Strong knowledge of Ui and UX

• You have dabbled in these front-end tools - HTML 5, Bootstrap 3.0/4.0, CSS 3.0, React js,Node.js Angular JS, JQuery
• You understand when to use NoSQL ( Mongo DB) vs. relational database (MySQL)
• You are comfortable to use any of the web services (REST/ SOAP/ XML)
• You are comfortable to use ecommerce tool like magento 1 and 2, Woocommerce,prestashop and other CMS tool like wordpress (plugin building),drupal  and Joomla
• You preferably have experience in working with GIT, SVN or similar SCM tools
• You must have done one of this payment gateway integration - Paypal/ Stripe/ Razor pay
• You are comfortable working up and down the stack.
• You can convert ideas into designs and build them out

Seniority Level

Mid-level 2-4 Years of Experience

CTC : 3 – 6 LPA

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :-

• Should have develop professional applications in PHP using CodeIgniter.
• Additional advantage if worked on frameworks like Laravel and Zend
• Extensive knowledge with JavaScript, jQuery or Angular
• Advance Level SQL knowledge
• Additional advantage if familiar with Server Configuration and Monitoring
• Should have working on Git Repository
• Candidate should have exceptionally good debugging skills.
• Clear about Object Oriented Programming Concepts.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES :-

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of the project.
• Should be capable to work in a team.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• Should be enthusiasts and able to take challenge.

Responsibilities:

• Meeting with the design team to discuss the needs of the company.
• Building and configuring Magento 2 x eCommerce websites.
• Coding of the Magento templates.
• Developing Magento modules in PHP using best practices.
• Designing themes & interfaces.
• Setting performance tasks & goals.
• Troubleshooting integration issues.
• Updating website features & security patches.
• Expert in writing quality code following web standards and unit testing.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with strong communication, collaboration, and analytical solving skills.

Requirements:

• Strong hands-on Magento 2 CMS, and JavaScript frameworks such as jQuery
• Depth knowledge of Magento CMS, PHP5 AJAX, JQuery, Javascript, OOPs. HTML5 CSS3
• Experience with Theme Integration, Customization, Third Party API Integrations.
• Excellent knowledge of SQL scripting and My SQL database administration.
• Sound understanding of OOP and MVC development.
• Hands-on experience on customization of Magento Themes, Magento Modules Development, Extension Development
• Experience in customizing Magento s front-end components using layout XML, blocks, and templates.

A PHP Developer writes clean, fast PHP to a high standard, in a timely and scalable way that improves the code-base of our products in meaningful ways.

You will be a part of a full-stack creative team that is responsible for all aspects of the ongoing software development from the initial specification, through to developing, testing and launching.

Responsibilities

Write “clean”, well-designed code

Produce detailed specifications

Troubleshoot, test, and maintain the core product software and databases to ensure strong optimization and functionality

Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle

Follow industry best practices

Develop and deploy new features to facilitate related procedures and tools if necessary

Requirements

Proven software development experience in PHP

Understanding of open source projects like Joomla, Drupal, Wikis, osCommerce, etc

Demonstrable knowledge of web technologies including HTML, CSS, Javascript, AJAX, etc

Good knowledge of relational databases, version control tools, and of developing web services

Experience in common third-party APIs (Google, Facebook, eBay, etc)

Passion for best design and coding practices and a desire to develop new bold ideas

BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject

Experience - 1 to 3 years required

Must have worked on WordPress.

• Develop Magento extensions based on requirements given
• Customize 3rd party Magento extensions
• Diagnose and fix bugs in Magento websites
• Customize Magento functionalities by following Magento standards
• Optimize speed of Magento by identifying and fixing bottlenecks

• Proficient in Object-Oriented PHP, MVC, Javascript, jQuery, prototype, SQL, HTML, and CSS
• Extensive in developing Magento extensions and themes
• Deep understanding of the Magento architecture and data flow
• Thorough understanding of Magento concepts of Layouts, Blocks, Models, Controllers, Helpers, Observers, etc
• Understands the ORM concepts and database structure of Magento
• Knows how to extend Magento functionalities including REST APIs
• Understands the performance bottlenecks of Magento and the ability to write optimized code
• Knowledge in Magento 2 is an added advantage
• Knowledge in Linux environments
• Good knowledge in GIT concepts and operations
• Knows how to consume 3rd party RESTful services
• Magento Developer Certification is an added advantage