Magento maintenance

Upwork Job Description — Magento 2 Maintenance & Support (vanel.tech) About vanel.tech vanel.tech is a fast‑scaling industrial components platform serving B2B customers across Europe and the Middle East. Our Magento 2 store includes advanced features such as AI‑powered search, engineering endurance calculations, and a large technical catalog. We are expanding quickly and need a reliable Magento expert to ensure stability, performance, and continuous improvement. Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Magento 2 developer for a long‑term maintenance contract. Your mission: keep vanel.tech fast, secure, stable, and technically clean while supporting incremental improvements. This is an ongoing partnership — not a one‑time project. Responsibilities 🔧 1. Core Maintenance Apply Magento 2 security patches and version updates Update extensions and ensure compatibility Monitor logs (system, exception, cron) and proactively fix issues Maintain server health (cache, indexing, cron jobs, queues) Ensure uptime and stable daily operations 🐞 2. Troubleshooting & Bug Fixing Diagnose and resolve frontend and backend issues Fix checkout, cart, customer account, and catalog problems Resolve integration issues (search engine, ERP/Odoo, APIs) Provide fast response for urgent production issues ⚡ 3. Performance Optimization Improve page load speed and Core Web Vitals Optimize database queries and indexing Review and optimize caching (Redis, Varnish, etc.) Reduce JS/CSS payload and improve theme performance 🧩 4. Feature Enhancements (as needed) Implement small UI/UX improvements Configure or customize Magento modules Support integration with external systems (ERP, PIM, search, AI modules) Assist with SEO‑related technical improvements Technical Requirements 5+ years experience with Magento 2 Strong knowledge of: PHP 7/8 MySQL Composer Magento 2 module development REST & GraphQL APIs Linux server environments Experience with: Redis, Varnish, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch Payment gateways (Stripe, Revolut Pay, PayPal) Git workflows Ability to work safely on a live production store Soft Skills Clear and proactive communication Reliable and detail‑oriented Ability to document fixes and changes Comfortable working with a technical founder