Hi, I’m Natalie Gunter-Somerset, a PHP and Magento developer based in the United Kingdom. I’ve spent 10+ years building and maintaining scalable e-commerce and web applications, focusing on Magento 2 Open Source and Adobe Commerce. I design bespoke modules, implement API integrations, and optimize frontend performance with Luma and Hyvä themes to deliver fast, reliable user experiences. I thrive in Agile environments, delivering high-quality solutions both independently and with cross-functional teams. I’ve led CI/CD pipelines, unit and functional tests, and ongoing platform enhancements across multiple clients, always aiming for robust, maintainable code and delightful user experiences.

Natalie Gunter

Hi, I’m Natalie Gunter-Somerset, a PHP and Magento developer based in the United Kingdom. I’ve spent 10+ years building and maintaining scalable e-commerce and web applications, focusing on Magento 2 Open Source and Adobe Commerce. I design bespoke modules, implement API integrations, and optimize frontend performance with Luma and Hyvä themes to deliver fast, reliable user experiences. I thrive in Agile environments, delivering high-quality solutions both independently and with cross-functional teams. I’ve led CI/CD pipelines, unit and functional tests, and ongoing platform enhancements across multiple clients, always aiming for robust, maintainable code and delightful user experiences.

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Hi, I’m Natalie Gunter-Somerset, a PHP and Magento developer based in the United Kingdom. I’ve spent 10+ years building and maintaining scalable e-commerce and web applications, focusing on Magento 2 Open Source and Adobe Commerce. I design bespoke modules, implement API integrations, and optimize frontend performance with Luma and Hyvä themes to deliver fast, reliable user experiences.

I thrive in Agile environments, delivering high-quality solutions both independently and with cross-functional teams. I’ve led CI/CD pipelines, unit and functional tests, and ongoing platform enhancements across multiple clients, always aiming for robust, maintainable code and delightful user experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Magento Developer at PB SL Group Ltd
October 1, 2023 - Present
Develop and maintain Magento 2 (CE) e-commerce platforms, ensuring performance and stability. Design and implement bespoke modules to support business-specific functionality. Integrate Hyvä themes to improve front-end performance and user experience. Build API endpoints for third-party integrations, improving data exchange between systems. Write and maintain unit and functional tests to ensure code quality.
Senior PHP Developer at 288 Group Ltd
December 1, 2022 - October 1, 2023
Developed and maintained Magento 2 (Adobe Commerce Cloud) websites in a high-traffic e-commerce environment. Contributed to custom module development and ongoing platform enhancements. Implemented and maintained CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Azure Pipelines; collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver robust features.
PHP Developer at 288 Group Ltd
August 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Developed and maintained Magento 2 (Adobe Commerce Cloud) websites in a high-traffic e-commerce environment. Contributed to custom module development and ongoing platform enhancements. Implemented and maintained CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Azure Pipelines; collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver robust features.
Full-Stack Web Developer at EPM Agency
August 1, 2017 - August 1, 2021
Built and maintained client websites using Magento 1, WordPress, and Laravel. Delivered full-stack solutions with PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, and jQuery. Managed servers and deployments, including SSL setup and renewals. Used Git and SVN for version control across multiple projects.
Web Developer at Fox Websites / Natalie Fox
March 1, 2012 - June 1, 2019
Developed and maintained Magento and WordPress websites for a range of clients. Provided ongoing website support, updates, and performance improvements.
IT Manager at Horseshoes and Handprints
October 1, 2016 - July 31, 2017
Delivered IT and digital support for a charity organization. Built and maintained the organization’s website. Managed marketing and social media activity.
PHP Web Developer at Cabling Science Ltd
April 1, 2012 - October 1, 2016
Developed and maintained a bespoke LMS and company website. Worked with PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, and responsive design.

Education

FdSc - Computing and Internet Technology at Bournemouth University
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

CCNA Exploration
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
IT Essentials
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment