Lead Magento Developer - (Ref: 195078)

CompanyForsyth Barnes

LocationEast Midlands, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/22/2026

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Description

Senior Magento Developer (Magento 2 / React) - (Ref: 195078)

Hybrid – Weekly travel to East Midlands (Nottinghamshire area)

£60,000 – £80,000 + benefits

Permanent | Full-time

contact - callum.bell@forsythbarnes.com

Forsyth Barnes is working exclusively with a leading online commerce organisation to appoint a Senior / Lead Magento Developer at a critical point of growth and transformation.

This is a senior, delivery-focused role for an experienced Magento Engineer with strong React.js capability. You’ll play a key role in stabilising and improving an established platform, overseeing multiple environments, and helping the business move towards Cyber Essentials compliance.

What you’ll be doing

Hands-on development across Magento 2 and React.js
Reviewing, refactoring, and improving existing codebases
Managing and supporting multiple website instances and platforms
Integrating third-party services
Testing and validating new features from pre-built software releases
Providing technical oversight to a small offshore development team

Driving coding standards, quality, and secure development practices

What we’re looking for

5+ years Magento 2 development experience
3+ years React.js experience
Strong PHP (OOP), JavaScript, HTML, CSS, MySQL
Proven experience working on live, business-critical platforms
Comfortable reviewing legacy code and improving quality
Experience working in security-conscious or regulated environments

Nice to have

Experience mentoring or managing offshore developers
Exposure to Cyber Essentials, healthcare, or NHS integrations
AWS, CI/CD, headless commerce, or AI-assisted development tools
Magento certification

What’s on offer

£60,000 – £80,000 depending on experience
Hybrid working (with clear, weekly on-site collaboration)
A senior role with real ownership and influence
Long-term progression in a growing, regulated industry