Software Engineer

Brand Addition Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing solutions provider in Manchester is seeking a Software Engineer III specializing in Adobe Commerce. The role involves developing high-performance eCommerce solutions and mentoring junior developers. Ideal candidates must have extensive knowledge in Adobe Commerce, PHP, and cloud services like AWS and Azure. The position offers flexibility, a competitive salary, and the chance to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in software engineering, focusing on web and eCommerce development.
• Deep expertise in Adobe Commerce, including module development and theming.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain custom Adobe Commerce modules and themes.
• Collaborate with DevOps to manage web servers in cloud environments.
• Ensure application performance and security across the Adobe Commerce stack.

Skills

Adobe Commerce

PHP

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

MySQL

RESTful APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

CI/CD

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Nginx

Apache

Job description

We are looking for a professional, enthusiastic, and flexible individual with experience working in a busy office and remote environments. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, works well within a team, and can manage their workload with strong time management. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Brand Addition is an exciting business, leading the market in providing creative, cost-effective branded products to some of the world’s most well-known brands. Operating a complex multi‑site environment hosting many systems, we provide class‑leading solutions to some of the world’s largest companies.

The successful candidate will go above and beyond, be flexible with out‑of‑hours work when needed, and be able to travel occasionally to our UK and non‑UK offices.

Role

Software Engineer III specializing in Adobe Commerce, building and maintaining scalable, secure, high‑performance eCommerce solutions, and supporting rollout of new web servers using cloud services.

Reports To: Ecommerce Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain custom Adobe Commerce modules, themes, and integrations.
• Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to deploy and manage web servers in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Ensure application performance, scalability, and security across the Adobe Commerce stack (PHP, MySQL, RabbitMQ).
• Participate in architectural planning, code reviews, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across front‑end and back‑end systems.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Work cross‑functionally with Product, QA, and Design teams to deliver high‑quality solutions.

Requirements

• Experience in software engineering, with a focus on web and eCommerce development.
• Deep expertise in Adobe Commerce, including custom module development and theming.
• Strong proficiency in PHP, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and MySQL.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and third‑party integrations.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and server provisioning.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Git.
• Experience with Linux‑based environments, Nginx/Apache, and monitoring tools.

DevOps Skills

• Proficiency in containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of automated deployment, configuration management, and log aggregation.
• Familiarity with security best practices in cloud and eCommerce environments.

Required Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical thinking.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and disciplines.
• Proven leadership and mentorship capabilities.
• High level of accountability, initiative, and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, agile development environment.

Job Information

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industry: Software Development