Magento Technical Lead

Location: Markham, Ontario, Hybrid (4 days on-site)
Language: English, strong written and verbal communication required
Background Check Requirement: Not specified

About the Opportunity
This is a high-impact opportunity for a seasoned Digital Technical Lead to take full ownership of a revenue-critical eCommerce ecosystem within a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization in the consumer goods and distribution space. You will play a central role in shaping and evolving digital platforms, with a strong focus on Magento B2B, ensuring performance, scalability, and stability across all digital touchpoints.

Working closely with cross-functional teams across marketing, IT, and operations, you will act as the technical bridge between business priorities and execution. This role offers a unique blend of strategic influence and hands-on development, giving you the opportunity to drive meaningful improvements in customer experience while ensuring robust and secure platform performance.

What’s In It for You
Join a collaborative and supportive environment where your technical expertise directly impacts business growth and customer experience. You’ll have the opportunity to influence platform strategy, modernize systems, and work alongside teams that value innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

This is a workplace that encourages professional development, recognizes performance, and offers exposure to complex, high-volume digital platforms. You’ll also benefit from a culture that values teamwork, transparency, and long-term career growth.

Your Responsibilities
• You’ll own the technical health, performance, and scalability of digital platforms including Magento, Shopify, and integrated systems
• You’ll translate business and marketing requirements into technical solutions, identifying risks and opportunities early in the process
• You’ll lead end-to-end delivery of features, from design through development, testing, and deployment
• You’ll collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure quality, efficiency, and alignment with best practices
• You’ll oversee backlog management, sprint planning, and release execution within an Agile framework
• You’ll implement secure development practices and partner with internal teams on compliance, audits, and incident response
• You’ll continuously improve platform architecture, reduce technical debt, and optimize performance and cost

Skills and Qualifications
• 7+ years of experience in web or digital platform engineering, with a focus on eCommerce
• Strong hands-on development experience with Magento (Adobe Commerce) and Shopify (Advanced, Plus, or Headless)
• Proficiency in back-end technologies including PHP, MySQL, APIs, Node.js, and related frameworks
• Strong front-end development skills using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Liquid, and jQuery
• Experience with integrations across platforms such as NetSuite, HubSpot, Klaviyo, or similar tools
• Solid understanding of web security, scalability, performance optimization, and CI/CD practices
• Proven ability to lead technical delivery, manage vendors, and translate business needs into technical solutions

Note from the Hiring Manager
We’re looking for someone who enjoys being close to the technology while also influencing the bigger picture. If you’re someone who takes pride in building stable, scalable platforms and isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo, you’ll fit right in with our team.

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.