Full-Time Senior Software Engineer

Job Description 

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer (Technical Lead) to lead and expand our engineering team responsible for developing our next-generation e-commerce platform. The ideal candidate will have extensive technical expertise, proven leadership abilities, and experience working in fast-paced e-commerce environments similar to industry leaders like Amazon, Shopify, and Zalando.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership:

• Drive the architectural direction of our e-commerce platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Lead the design and development of complex ERP systems and large-scale applications.
• Implement micro-services architecture and ensure seamless integration between services.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing engineering team.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration.

Project Execution:

• Oversee end-to-end project management using Agile methodologies.
• Ensure timely delivery of features and enhancements with high quality.

Technology Strategy:

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation.
• Evaluate and integrate machine learning solutions to enhance platform capabilities.

Quality and Compliance:

• Establish coding standards, best practices, and code review processes.
• Ensure software compliance with industry standards such as ISO, SOC, and PCI DSS.

DevOps and Automation:

• Implement CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Optimize deployment processes to enhance productivity and reduce downtime.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with product managers, UX designers, and other stakeholders to align engineering efforts with business goals.
• Facilitate effective communication across cross-functional teams.

Performance Optimization:

• Monitor application performance and implement strategies for improvement.
• Utilize data analytics to make informed decisions and drive enhancements.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of software development experience.
• At least 5 years of experience managing and scaling engineering teams.
• Proven experience in building and operating large-scale, distributed e-commerce platforms.
• Experience with enterprise ERP systems and warehouse management solutions.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Javascript, Typescript, Python, Rust, or Go.
• Deep understanding of RESTful API design and Open API standards.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS (preferred), Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Terraform).
• Understanding of front-end technologies (JavaScript, React, Angular) is a plus.

Compliance and Security:

• Experience in developing software compliant with ISO, SOC, PCI DSS standards.
• Experience with search technologies (Elasticsearch, Solr).
• Knowledge of message brokers and streaming platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Understanding of international e-commerce regulations and localization.
• Strong knowledge of application security best practices.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience in building automation tools for warehouse operations.
• Exposure to machine learning concepts and their application in e-commerce platforms.
• Experience with ML frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch is a plus.