Senior Magento 2 Developer (Remote, Full-Time)
India / Ahmedabad / Bangalore / Chennai / Hyderabad / Kochi / Kolkata
Engineering /
Full-Time | Remote /
Remote
About Smart Working
At Smart Working, we believe your job should not only look right on paper but also feel right every day. This isn’t just another remote opportunity - it’s about finding where you truly belong, no matter where you are. From day one, you’re welcomed into a genuine community that values your growth and well-being.
Our mission is simple: to break down geographic barriers and connect skilled professionals with outstanding global teams and products for full-time, long-term roles. We help you discover meaningful work with teams that invest in your success, where you’re empowered to grow personally and professionally.
Join one of the highest-rated workplaces on Glassdoor and experience what it means to thrive in a truly remote-first world.
About the Role
This is a Senior Magento 2 Developer position with a primary focus on back-end development (approximately 80%). The successful candidate will take full ownership of maintaining and improving the Magento platform, including bug fixes, security and performance updates, and building custom features. Candidates must have strong Magento 2 and PHP experience and be capable of working independently after onboarding.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Own and maintain the Magento 2 platform: performance, updates, and feature enhancements
- Implement security patches and version upgrades
- Troubleshoot and fix bugs; improve performance
- Handle end-to-end delivery of technical solutions, mostly back-end
- Occasionally assist with front-end tasks such as page layout or basic theming
Must-Have Skills
- 3+ years of experience with Magento 2 (core requirement)
- Strong knowledge of PHP, JavaScript, and MySQL
- Experience with HTML, CSS, and LESS (assumed with Magento experience)
- Ability to work autonomously and communicate effectively in English
- Comfortable performing both back-end and occasional front-end tasks (theme integration, page building)
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Magento certification
- Experience with Magento performance tuning, upgrades, and debugging
- At least 3 years of hands-on experience creating and maintaining Magento modules
- Previous contributions to Magento-related open-source projects
Key Deliverables in the First 90 Days
- Month 1
- Understand the full architecture, extensions, and customizations of the Magento 2 store
- Skills required: Magento 2, PHP
- Month 2
- Audit site performance and assess technical debt; recommend solutions
- Skills required: Magento 2, MySQL
- Month 3
- Implement key updates and fixes based on audit findings
- Skills required: Magento 2, PHP, JavaScript
Why Smart Workers Love It Here
- Fixed Shifts: 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM IST (Summer) | 1:00 PM - 10:30 PM IST (Winter)
- No Weekend Work: Real work-life balance, not just words
- Day 1 Benefits: Laptop and full medical insurance provided
- Support That Matters: Mentorship, community, and forums where ideas are shared
- True Belonging: A long-term home where your contributions are valued
At Smart Working, you’ll never be just another remote hire.
Be a Smart Worker - valued, empowered, and part of a culture that celebrates integrity, excellence, and ambition.
If that sounds like your kind of place, we’d love to hear your story.
