Experienced Head of IT with ITIL, PRINCE2 and ILM Level 5 certifications
We are looking for an experienced Magento Developer who will also take on responsibility for managing and mentoring our internal development team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on combining hands‑on coding with leadership, process improvement, and technical strategy.
Your primary focus will be our Magento 2 website, but you will also be responsible for overseeing the wider development roadmap, ensuring best practices are followed, and aligning technical delivery with business goals. You’ll collaborate closely with the Head of IT, digital marketing teams, and wider stakeholders to deliver a robust and scalable digital platform.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading and managing the in‑house development team, including mentoring and supporting junior developers.
* Taking ownership of the Magento 2 platform, delivering high‑quality features, enhancements, and integrations.
* Driving improvements across the full software development lifecycle: requirements, technical design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
* Conducting code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices, coding standards, and performance optimisation.
* Collaborating with internal stakeholders (marketing, operations, customer services, etc.) to plan and deliver ecommerce projects.
* Overseeing integrations with third‑party systems (ERP, CRM, fulfilment, payment gateways, etc.).
* Ensuring the security, scalability, and performance of all digital platforms.
* Playing a key role in defining and executing the technical roadmap for Hedges Direct.
* Keeping up to date with industry trends, new technologies, and Magento best practices.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required
* 5+ years’ experience in web development with a strong focus on ecommerce.
* 4+ years of Magento 2 development (Commerce edition preferred).
* Proven leadership or mentoring experience within a development team.
* Strong understanding of Magento architecture, theming, and custom module development.
* Experience building and maintaining integrations (ERP, CRM, accounting, fulfilment, and marketing systems).
* Familiarity with APIs, REST, GraphQL and best‑practice design principles.
* Experience with version control systems (Git/GitLab).
* Strong understanding of automated testing, TDD, and debugging.
* Proven track record of troubleshooting and resolving application issues quickly.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work closely with technical and non‑technical colleagues.
* A high level of attention to detail with a proactive, problem‑solving mindset.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Retail
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