Job Description

Resource Innovations is seeking a Magento Backend Developer to join our growing Customer Engagement team remotely. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Magento Backend Developer with a strong background in E-Commerce, Adobe Commerce/Magento 2.X, and object-oriented programming to join our dynamic team. As a Magento Backend Developer you will enable the continued customization of our customer engagement platforms to meet the changing needs of our clients. With over 40 active platforms and more coming online, we're looking for a candidate with demonstrated expertise in Adobe Commerce/Magento, Linux, MariaDB, and Nginix, with the ability to apply critical thinking to solve unique challenges brought forth from our clients based on operating in a regulated environment.

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact . Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we're constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we're leading the charge to power change.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Architect and develop custom Magento modules, plugins, and extensions in accordance with best practices.
• Build and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs for front-end and third-party integrations.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and enforce coding standards across the backend team.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex Magento performance and functionality issues.
• Design and optimize MariaDB schemas, queries, and indexing strategies for high-traffic eCommerce workloads.
• Manage and optimize application deployments on Linux servers running Nginx.
• Work within the Nexcess managed hosting environment, leveraging platform-specific tooling and support channels.
• Independently analyze feature requests and technical problems, outlining proposed approaches to the Development Lead before committing to implementation.
• Produce clear, accurate time estimates for tasks and projects; proactively flag scope risks.
• Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives; keep tickets and documentation up to date.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with front-end developers, QA, and business stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years of backend development experience, with at least 3 years focused on Magento 2 (Adobe Commerce).
• Proficient in PHP 8.x and the Magento 2 module development framework.
• Solid Python skills — able to write production-quality scripts and utilities.
• Strong command of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles: encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and design patterns (e.g., Repository, Observer, Factory).
• Hands-on experience with MariaDB: schema design, query optimization, stored procedures.
• Proficiency with Linux server administration and Nginx configuration.
• Experience deploying and operating Magento on Nexcess or comparable managed Magento hosting.
• Familiarity with Git-based workflows (branching strategies, code review, CI/CD).
• Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.

Preferred skills, education, and experience

• Adobe Commerce (Magento) Certified Developer credential
• Experience with Magento B2B module and complex catalog/pricing configurations
• Familiarity with PWA Studio or headless Magento architectures
• Exposure to containerization (Docker) and infrastructure-as-code tooling
• Background in eCommerce data migrations or ERP/PIM integrations
• Experience writing unit and integration tests with PHPUnit or Magento's testing framework

Benefits

About Resource Innovations

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact . Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we’re constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we’re leading the charge to power change.

Resource Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Resource Innovations complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company does work.

Compensation & Benefits

Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on a candidate's skills, experience and qualifications for the position. The compensation range for the base salary for this position is $65,000 - $110,000. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. The stated salary represents the expected compensation for this position. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's experience, education and location. 

At Resource Innovations, we believe supporting our people is essential to delivering impact. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote health, financial security, and work-life balance. This includes three weeks of paid vacation annually, paid holidays, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, an employee assistance program, commuter benefits, and additional supplemental offerings.

Employment with Resource Innovations is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check and reference check. If applicable to the position, a pre-employment drug screen may also be required.

The above job description and job requirements are not intended to be all inclusive. Resource Innovations retains the right to make changes or adjustments to job descriptions and/or job requirements at any time without notice.

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