Director Of Engineering, Commerce

Job Description
As a Director of Engineering on Commerce team you will build and lead a talented team of engineers and technical staff responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing our Commerce technology solutions. Utilize your in-depth knowledge of software, applications, technical processes, and product management to drive multiple complex projects and initiatives, while serving as a primary decision maker for your teams and be a driver of innovation and solution delivery.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Leadership:
Provide strategic direction and leadership to the Commerce engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
Team Development:
Recruit, onboard, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of engineers and technical professionals.
Product Development:
Drive the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from ideation and requirements gathering to implementation, testing, and deployment.
Architecture and Design:
Define and implement robust, scalable, and maintainable architecture and design patterns for our Commerce platform, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security.
Technology and Innovation:
Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to support our Commerce platform's development and evolution.
Cross-functional Collaboration:
Collaborate closely with marketing, product, creative, design, quality assurance, and other stakeholders to align engineering efforts with business goals and customer needs.
Agile Processes:
Implement and optimize agile development methodologies and processes to facilitate rapid, iterative delivery of high-quality software solutions.
Performance Monitoring and Optimization:
Establish metrics, KPIs, and monitoring tools to track system performance, identify bottlenecks, and drive continuous optimization and improvement.
Risk Management:
Identify potential risks and challenges, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.
Vendor and Budget Management:
Manage relationships with external vendors, contractors, and partners involved in Commerce platform development and support.