Open Source Developer - RGB Web Tech

Open Source Developer - RGB Web Tech Web Design and Development Company

As a Magento Developer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining e-commerce websites using the Magento platform. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless operation of online stores and enhance the overall user experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, customize, and maintain Magento-based e-commerce websites, ensuring high performance, scalability, and security.
• Create and customize Magento themes and templates to match the brand's aesthetic and user experience requirements.
• Build and integrate custom Magento extensions and modules to extend the platform's functionality.
• Manage and optimize Magento databases to ensure efficient data retrieval and storage.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks, code inefficiencies, and other issues to improve website speed and user experience.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues, bugs, and errors on the Magento platform.
• Integrate third-party systems, payment gateways, shipping providers, and other APIs with Magento.
• Keep the Magento platform and extensions up to date by applying patches and performing version upgrades.
• Implement security best practices to safeguard customer data and protect against potential threats.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for code, configurations, and customizations.
• Work closely with front-end developers, designers, project managers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals and requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience as a Magento Developer, with a strong portfolio of e-commerce projects.
• In-depth knowledge of the Magento platform, including its architecture, customization, and extension development.
• Proficiency in PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other web development technologies.
• Experience with version control systems (e. g. , Git) and development best practices.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques and caching mechanisms.
• Understanding of SEO best practices in the context of e-commerce websites.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills:

Magento certification(s) such as Magento Certified Developer.

Familiarity with other e-commerce platforms and technologies.

Experience with responsive web design and mobile optimization.

Knowledge of DevOps practices for continuous integration and deployment.

Understanding of UX/UI principles for e-commerce.

• Benefit from invaluable mentorship provided by seasoned leaders.
• Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere enriched with engaging games and activities.
• Receive quarterly rewards as a token of recognition for your valuable contributions.
• Immerse yourself in a creative and open culture that fosters innovation.

Full-time / Freelance / Part-time / Contract

• A minimum duration of 6 months is mandatory.
• In case of no prior experience, you have the option to apply for an internship.

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As an Open Source Developer, you will play a crucial role in contributing to and maintaining open source software projects. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with a diverse community of developers, creating high-quality code, and promoting open source principles. You will work on projects that have a global impact, providing solutions that are accessible to anyone and fostering innovation in the open source ecosystem.

• Actively participate in open source communities and projects.
• Write, review, and merge code changes, bug fixes, and enhancements.
• Collaborate with other developers and maintainers to improve project quality.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following coding standards.
• Implement new features, fix bugs, and optimize performance.
• Ensure code is well-documented and includes appropriate tests.
• Interact with the open source community through forums, mailing lists, and social media.
• Respond to user issues, questions, and feature requests.
• Mentor and assist newcomers to the project.
• Use version control systems (e. g. , Git) effectively to manage code changes.
• Collaborate with a distributed team of developers, both internal and external to the organization.
• Set up and maintain automated build and test pipelines.
• Ensure code changes pass all relevant tests and quality checks.
• Create and maintain project documentation, including user guides and API references.
• Share knowledge and best practices with the open source community.
• Identify and address security vulnerabilities promptly.
• Keep the project up to date with dependencies and libraries.
• Ensure adherence to open source licenses and compliance with legal requirements.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in open source development.
• Propose and implement innovative solutions to improve the project.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong programming skills in relevant programming languages (e. g. , Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, etc. ).
• Proficiency with version control systems, especially Git.
• Familiarity with open source development practices, including code review processes and collaboration tools.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging abilities.
• Dedication to open source principles and a passion for contributing to the community.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with specific open source ecosystems or communities.

Previous contributions to well-known open source projects.

Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.

Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Understanding of software licensing and intellectual property issues related to open source.