I am a seasoned software developer with a strong focus on PHP, API integrations, and full-stack Magento (Adobe Commerce) ecosystems. I excel at bridging high-level architecture with hands-on delivery, stabilizing complex platforms, refactoring legacy code, and delivering high-performance APIs. I bring a business-driven mindset to technical work, balancing scalability, security, and timely delivery while mentoring teams and collaborating across multicultural, distributed environments.

Jose Emmanuel Valdivia Ignacio

I am a seasoned software developer with a strong focus on PHP, API integrations, and full-stack Magento (Adobe Commerce) ecosystems. I excel at bridging high-level architecture with hands-on delivery, stabilizing complex platforms, refactoring legacy code, and delivering high-performance APIs. I bring a business-driven mindset to technical work, balancing scalability, security, and timely delivery while mentoring teams and collaborating across multicultural, distributed environments.

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I am a seasoned software developer with a strong focus on PHP, API integrations, and full-stack Magento (Adobe Commerce) ecosystems. I excel at bridging high-level architecture with hands-on delivery, stabilizing complex platforms, refactoring legacy code, and delivering high-performance APIs.

I bring a business-driven mindset to technical work, balancing scalability, security, and timely delivery while mentoring teams and collaborating across multicultural, distributed environments.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Lead Engineer & Principal Fullstack Developer at Educational AI Platform (SaaS Startup Phase)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Vision & Execution: Leading the architectural design of a scalable SaaS platform integrating Magento 2 with RAG (AI) for automated learning paths. Stack Leadership: Developed a high-performance headless frontend using React, consuming Magento’s REST API to deliver a seamless user experience.
Senior Software Developer at Grupo Distelsa (Contracted via Widook)
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
High-Security Payments: Integrated CyberSource (Visa) with tokenization and implemented Braze & Kevel, significantly reducing checkout friction and enabling advanced campaign automation for ad personalization. System Stability: Managed enterprise Adobe Commerce sites, ensuring high-availability during peak traffic by streamlining inventory synchronization and optimizing platform stability. Performance Optimization: Refactored UI/UX across PDP, PLP, and Checkout, delivering a highly responsive experience and enhancing platform scalability for global operations.
Mid-level Software Developer at Linets SpA
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Platform Modernization: Led complex database schema migrations and upgraded the core ecosystem to Magento 2.4.6 and PHP 8.1, ensuring long-term system compatibility and enhanced security. System Refactoring: Re-engineered ERP and payment gateway integrations, eliminating legacy bottlenecks and improving the reliability of background data synchronization. Cloud Infrastructure: Configured Adobe Commerce Cloud environments and optimized Knockout.js bindings, delivering a more fluid frontend while ensuring zero-downtime upgrades during deployment cycles.
Senior Magento Developer (Agile Remote Contracts) at Balloon-Group / Summa Solutions / Grupo Formax
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Balloon-Group: Deployed tracking pixels (TikTok, FB, Google) ensuring accurate data attribution and optimized API processing for high-volume, scalable stores. Summa Solutions: Architected custom REST APIs for Janis ERP, eliminating data latency in inventory sync and delivering frictionless localized checkout experiences. Grupo Formax: Engineered a custom delivery engine that automated logistics logic and built secure payment modules (PagoEfectivo/Izipay) for multi-website setups.
Software Developer (FullStack & Integrations) at Wagento Commerce
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2021
Developed payment modules (QR, bank transfer) and Braintree Subscriptions, implementing secure transaction flows and automated billing. Architected custom REST APIs and OAuth-based connectors for seamless ERP/CRM synchronization (Salesforce, Zendesk, SurveyMonkey).
Independent Technical Consultant at Various Clients
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
eCommerce Optimization: Resolved complex Magento 2 cart/catalog rule conflicts for Argentinian stores, reducing processing time by 35%. System Architecture: Designed a member registration app for the Medical College of Santa Cruz, featuring advanced filtering for 500+ professionals. Technical Support: Debugged payment gateways and implemented secure logging for Andrew Cristian Electronics.

Education

Licenciatura en Ingenieria de Sistemas at Universidad Mayor de San Simón
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Adobe Certified Professional: Magento Developer (MCD)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Adobe Commerce Cloud: Cloud Service Foundations & Optimizer Foundations
January 1, 2026 - April 15, 2026
Magento U: Fundamentals of Magento 2 Development & Responsive Web Design
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Google Web Development
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Advanced PHP Specialization
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Retail, Education, Professional Services