Senior Backend Developer (Magento+Nodejs)
A senior backend engineer builds and maintains scalable e-commerce backend systems using Magento and Node.js — integrating payment gateways and third-party APIs, optimizing databases and performance, and mentoring junior developers. Core stack: Magento, Node.js, MySQL/PostgreSQL, REST/GraphQL, Git with CI/CD.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Malaysia
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Category
- Backend
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Minimum Diploma/Degree in Computer Science or any IT-related field
- Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience developing and maintaining scalable Magento applications, including custom module development, performance optimization, and troubleshooting
- Proven experience building backend services and APIs using Node.js, with strong understanding of asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture
- Solid understanding of e-commerce platforms, payment gateways, and third-party service integration within Magento
- Expertise in relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and database optimization for high-performance systems
- Experience designing, implementing, and consuming RESTful and GraphQL APIs, particularly for Magento and Node.js applications
- Proficiency with Git and experience implementing CI/CD pipelines
- Strong ability to identify bottlenecks in Magento or Node.js applications and implement performance and scalability solutions
- Excellent debugging, analytical, and troubleshooting skills, able to work under minimal supervision on complex backend systems
- Strong team collaboration skills, agile environment experience, and ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Full description
Senior Backend Developer (Magento+Nodejs)
At Aleph, we design human experiences by asking the right questions. Here, you’ll find a curious breed of creative engineers spread across the globe, specializing in craft, strategy, and technology. With a keen ear to the ground, we turn big dreams into user-first digital solutions by design. Through rigorous prototyping, close collaboration, and responsive engineering, we commit to creating a future that leaves our craft, community, and clients better than before we began.
We are looking for a backend engineer who is proficient with Magento+Nodejs. Experience in developing web applications using Magento+Nodejs. The candidate should have a strong understanding of web development principles / mobile applications and should be able to create responsive web pages. You will ensure that these components and the overall application are robust and easy to maintain. You will coordinate with the rest of the team working on different layers of the infrastructure. Therefore, a commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and quality product is important.
Who we are
At Aleph, we design human experiences by asking the right questions. Here, you’ll find a curious breed of creative engineers spread across the globe, specializing in craft, strategy, and technology. With a keen ear to the ground, we turn big dreams into user-first digital solutions by design. Through rigorous prototyping, close collaboration, and responsive engineering, we commit to creating a future that leaves our craft, community, and clients better than before we began.
Key responsibilities
- Architect and implement robust, scalable backend systems for e-commerce platforms using Magento and Node.js.
- Integrate APIs, payment gateways, and third-party tools to enhance platform functionality and user experience.
- Monitor and optimize system performance, ensuring fast response times and high availability of applications.
- Design and maintain efficient database structures, optimize queries, and ensure data integrity and security.
- Work closely with frontend developers, designers, and project managers to deliver cohesive solutions that meet business requirements.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code while adhering to coding standards and best practices.
- Identify and resolve technical issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks promptly.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.
- Keep abreast of the latest advancements in Magento, Node.js, and backend technologies to recommend and implement innovative solutions.