Description
About CTI
Join 150+ strategists and specialists who refuse to settle, creating bold digital experiences for ambitious brands since 2004. We're a full-service digital agency delivering strategic consultancy, web development, and digital marketing to drive demand online. Using over two decades of industry experience, we provide next-gen solutions as part of lasting partnerships with hundreds of clients from Chester Zoo and Zip World to Balfour Beatty and Mind.
What makes us different
- We break new ground. You'll work on innovative projects using the latest technologies before they hit the mainstream. We celebrate calculated risks and learn fast from every experiment.
- We get stuck in together. Genuine collaboration across all departments. Your ideas matter here, regardless of your role or how long you've been with us.
- We stay curious. Continuous learning is essential. You'll have dedicated time and budget for development, working alongside industry experts who are genuinely invested in your success.
- We own it. Full accountability and autonomy over your work means you'll build client relationships, see real-world impact, and be recognised when you go the extra mile.
Our Commerce team specialises in designing, developing, and optimising e-commerce solutions centered on Adobe Commerce and Shopify. Our expertise lies in architecting robust ecosystems that provide the tools and technologies needed to enable growth for our clients. We stay curious and leave no stone unturned as we aim for excellence, ensuring seamless collaboration between strategy, design, engineering, and digital marketing teams to deliver tangible results for our clients.
What you’ll be doing
As a Senior Developer with a backend focus on Magento (Adobe Commerce), you'll be responsible for translating client requirements into powerful technical solutions. You’ll be hands-on in developing and optimising robust e-commerce platforms, integrating best-of-breed technologies, plugins, and apps to create a solid foundation for our clients’ growth.
You’ll play a key role in the project lifecycle, from planning and development to delivery and support. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to learn and upskill with support from experienced team members across the business, including project managers, account managers, and our commercial team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Development & Implementation: You'll be responsible for the development and maintenance of high-quality code for our e-commerce platforms, with a focus on Magento (Adobe Commerce).
- Technical Solutions: You'll devise technically feasible and efficient solutions, contributing your expertise from the proposal stage through to project completion.
- Troubleshooting: You'll collaborate with your team to troubleshoot and solve complex technical challenges, ensuring projects stay on track.
- Collaboration: You'll work closely with project managers and other internal teams to successfully deliver the projects you're leading on.
- Documentation: You’ll produce clear, client-facing training materials and technical documentation.
What experience you need to be successful
To thrive in this role, you’ll need a mix of technical skills, a collaborative spirit, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Proven expertise in developing, maintaining, and optimising e-commerce solutions with Adobe Commerce (Magento), with a minimum of 3 years of experience. Experience with Shopify is a bonus.
- A strong understanding of web services (REST/SOAP) and high proficiency in PHP.
- Familiarity with headless commerce solutions like HYVA (Adobe Commerce) or Hydrogen (Shopify) is useful but not essential.
- The ability to communicate effectively with both clients and internal teams, simplifying technical concepts and fostering collaborative discussions.
- Experience working in an agency environment, balancing multiple projects, deadlines, and client expectations with professionalism and adaptability.
- A proactive mindset with a genuine hunger to learn and stay up-to-date with trends and innovations in the e-commerce community.
We're challenging the 'Gender Confidence Gap,' which suggests that individuals will only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the criteria. Some of our best hires didn’t check every box in the role description, so if you were about to rule yourself out, we still encourage you to apply!. Learn more about our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion on our careers site.
What's in it for you?
🏖️28 days annual leave, in addition to the bank holidays
🏠Hybrid-working - we’re in the office twice a week
👶Workplace nursery scheme
🏥Health cash plan
🚴Cycle-to-work scheme
⏰Flexible working hours
🧠Employee well-being and mental health programme
🐶Relaxed working environments - office dogs welcome!
🎉Company socials and lots of fun!
