Rave India + Aheadworks
Website:
ravedigital.in
Job details:
We are looking for a Technical Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable, high-performance web and eCommerce systems. This role is architecture-first, requiring strong experience in system design, API-driven development, and distributed systems, with hands-on understanding of full-stack technologies (Laravel + React) and eCommerce platforms like Magento 2 and/or Shopify.
Experience: Minimum of 8-12 years of overall web development experience.
Required Technical Skills
Core Full-Stack
- PHP (expert level)
- Laravel (architecture-level understanding: queues, jobs, service layer)
- React.js (SPA, state management, performance optimization)
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript (ES6+)
- GraphQL & REST API design
- Node.js (real-time systems like Socket.io)
Database & Systems
- MySQL/PostgreSQL (schema design, optimization)
- Caching: Redis
- Queue systems: RabbitMQ / similar
E-commerce Domain
- Shopify (APIs, Webhooks, App ecosystem)
- Magento 2 (architecture understanding, not necessarily daily coding):
- Module system
- GraphQL
- UI Components / KnockoutJS
- Performance tools (Varnish, Elastic/OpenSearch)
Architecture Knowledge
- Microservices & event-driven architecture
- API-first and headless systems
- Scalability & distributed systems
Role & Responsibility
System Architecture & Design
- Define end-to-end architecture for scalable web applications and eCommerce platforms
- Design API-first, headless, and microservices-based systems
- Create and own HLD/LLD, architecture diagrams, and technical decisions
Technical Leadership
- Guide teams on backend (Laravel/PHP) and frontend (React) architecture
- Define coding standards, API contracts, and best practices
- Conduct code reviews, audits, and architecture validations
eCommerce & Integration Strategy
- Architect integrations with:
- Shopify (APIs, Webhooks)
- Magento 2 (modules, GraphQL, integrations)
- Design event-driven systems and third-party integrations
Performance & Scalability
- Ensure high performance across systems:
- Caching (Redis, CDN)
- Async processing (queues, RabbitMQ)
- Drive improvements in Core Web Vitals (CWV)
- Search systems (Algolia / Meilisearch / Elasticsearch)
Security & Infrastructure
- Define security architecture:
- Cloudflare, WAF, rate limiting, anti-spam
- Collaborate on DevOps, Docker, CI/CD, and cloud infrastructure
Team Collaboration
- Work closely with product, design, and engineering teams
- Mentor developers and unblock technical challenges
- Act as technical decision owner
Good to have
- WS / DigitalOcean
- Cloudflare, New Relic
Note:Preference will be given to candidates that have experience with both Magento and Shopify, but we are ready to consider candidates who have profound knowledge of and experience with only one of those platforms.
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