Fullstack PHP developer (Magento 2 + WordPress) - Remote. Latin America
About the position Bluelight is a leading software consultancy dedicated to designing and developing innovative technology that enhances users' lives. With a steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients, Bluelight excels in its focus on quality and customer satisfaction. Our mission is not only to create cutting-edge applications but also to foster a collaborative and enriching work environment where each team member can grow and thrive. With a presence across the United States and Central/South America, Bluelight is in an exciting phase of expansion, continually seeking exceptional talent to join its dynamic and diverse community. We are seeking a versatile Full Stack Developer with a deep specialization in Magento 2 and WordPress to manage, maintain, and potentially take over the full technical ownership of our clients' digital ecosystem. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between high-performance e-commerce and agile content management. You will be responsible for ensuring the stability of the current Magento instance, managing WordPress integrations, and executing seamless deployments as we transition technical responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Manage, maintain, and potentially take over the full technical ownership of clients' digital ecosystems.
- Ensure the stability of the current Magento instance.
- Manage WordPress integrations.
- Execute seamless deployments as technical responsibilities are transitioned.
- Inherit, audit, and optimize existing codebases.
- Identify "technical debt" and document inherited systems.
- Connect Magento and WordPress with external ERPs, CRMs, or marketing tools using REST/GraphQL APIs.
- Manage Git version control, staging-to-production workflows, and Linux-based server environments (Nginx/Apache).
- Implement PCI compliance, Magento security patching, and WordPress hardening techniques.
Requirements
- Deep, hands-on experience with Magento 2.x (architecture, EAV models, UI components).
- Deep, hands-on experience with WordPress (custom themes, hooks, and plugin development).
- Proven ability to inherit, audit, and optimize existing codebases.
- Strong proficiency in PHP 8.x and Object-Oriented Programming.
- Solid grasp of Composer and PSR standards.
- Experience optimizing MySQL queries.
- Experience managing high-performance caching layers like Redis, Varnish, and Elasticsearch.
- Proficiency in HTML5, CSS (SASS/LESS), and JavaScript.
- Experience working with REST/GraphQL APIs.
- Solid understanding of Git version control.
- Solid understanding of staging-to-production workflows.
- Solid understanding of managing Linux-based server environments (Nginx/Apache).
- Knowledge of PCI compliance.
- Knowledge of Magento security patching.
- Knowledge of WordPress hardening techniques.
Nice-to-haves
- Specific experience with Magento’s frontend stack (Knockout.js, RequireJS).
- Adobe Certified Professional (Magento) or similar credential.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonuses
- Performance-based salary increases
- Generous paid-time-off policy
- Flexible working hours
- Work remotely
- Continuing education, training, conferences
- Company-sponsored coursework, exams, and certifications