Commercetool Technical Lead

Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values-driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience.

The opportunity

At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries.

We are proud of:

• The work we do and the innovation we drive
• Our values of share, care and dare
• A workplace culture that fosters creativity, diversity and autonomy
• Our borderless, global framework, which enables seamless collaboration

The role 

As a Commercetool Backend Lead Developer, you are passionate about experience innovation and eager to push the boundaries of what’s possible. You bring 8+ years of experience, a growth mindset and a drive to make a lasting impact.

You will thrive in this role if you are:

• A curious problem solver who challenges the status quo
• A collaborator who values teamwork and knowledge-sharing
• Excited by the intersection of technology, creativity and data
• Experienced in Agile methodologies and consulting (a plus)

Role & Responsibilities

• You will play a key role in defining and implementing backend services, integrations, and extensions, ensuring adherence to best practices, minimizing technical debt, and continuously improving platform quality and performance. Flexible to work in CST timezone.

• Experience in handling L3 or L4 level support within a support account will be an added advantage.

• E-Commerce Solution Development

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services, APIs, and integrations using commercetools platform and microservices architecture.

• Implement commercetools core components such as Product Catalog, Customers, Carts, Orders, Pricing, and Inventory.

• Develop custom middleware, API integrations, commercetools extensions, and event-driven services.

• Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing backend services and integrations.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers and support their technical growth.

• Participate in defining and enforcing backend development standards, coding practices, and technical guidelines.

• Translate business and functional requirements into scalable and maintainable backend solutions.

• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices including design patterns, unit testing, and secure coding standards.

• Collaborate with frontend developers, QA teams, DevOps, and solution architects to deliver high-quality composable commerce solutions.

• Conduct code reviews and ensure development aligns with organizational and architectural standards.

• API, Integration, and Backend Development

• Design and develop RESTful APIs and GraphQL services to integrate commercetools with frontend and enterprise systems.

• Implement microservices and event-driven integrations using messaging systems such as Kafka, SNS/SQS, or Pub/Sub.

• Integrate commercetools with enterprise platforms such as PIM (Akeneo), CMS (Contentful), ERP, OMS, and payment gateways.

• Ensure backend services are scalable, secure, and optimized for performance.

• Support CI/CD implementation, automation, and deployment processes.

• Documentation

• Create and maintain technical documentation, including backend architecture, API specifications, and integration workflows.

• Document implementation approaches, best practices, and development standards.

• Ensure proper documentation to support maintainability, scalability, and knowledge sharing.

• Contribute to reducing technical and documentation debt through continuous improvement.

• Participation in Engineering and Developer Community

• Act as a technical role model by promoting best practices such as modular architecture, code maintainability, automated testing, and peer reviews.

• Contribute to the backend architecture knowledge base and support adoption of new technologies and best practices.

• Participate actively in design discussions, architecture reviews, and technical decision-making.

• Continuous Improvement and Quality Engineering

• Collaborate with Solution Architects and DevOps teams to improve backend architecture, performance, and scalability.

• Contribute to initiatives such as automated testing, code quality improvement, continuous integration, and continuous delivery.

• Continuously identify opportunities to improve system stability, performance, and developer productivity.

Must have

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following essential qualifications:

• Education: A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical field is typically required.

• Experience in Node.js, Java, Typescript, and composable commerce architecture.  improvement of scalable, headless eCommerce solutions. Continuous optimization, maintainability, and reusability of backend services must be a core part of your mindset.

Nice to Have

• Strong knowledge of solution design and architecture for composable and headless commerce platforms.

• Senior-level hands-on experience with commercetools platform, including APIs, GraphQL, custom extensions, subscriptions, and integrations.

• Proven experience in developing, enhancing, and troubleshooting enterprise eCommerce solutions built on composable commerce architecture.

• Proficiency in backend development using Node.js (preferred), or Java / TypeScript, with strong experience in API-first and microservices-based systems.

• Strong experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and event-driven integrations.

• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

If you do not meet all the listed qualifications or have gaps in your experience, we still encourage you to apply. At Valtech, we recognize that talent comes in many forms, and we value diverse perspectives and a willingness to learn.

Commitment to reaching all kinds of people

We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all.

 

The benefits

This is a Fulltime position based in Bangalore.

Beyond a competitive compensation package, we offer:

• Flexibility, with remote and hybrid work options (country-dependent)
• Career advancement, with international mobility and professional development programs
• Learning and development, with access to cutting-edge tools, training and industry experts

Our benefits are tailored to each location. Your Talent Partner will provide full details during the hiring process.

Your application process

Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. Your CV should cover key information on relevant experiences and expertise. We do not require information such as age, gender, marital status, or a headshot in your application. We review all candidates based on skills, experience, and potential.

⚠️ Beware of recruitment fraud! Only engage with official Valtech email addresses ending in @valtech.com.

We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know.

About Valtech

Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world.

At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more.

At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate.

Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.