E-Commerce Development Lead Specialist

Job Title : E-Commerce Development Lead Specialist

Location : Meridian, ID

Experience : 12+ Years

Employment Type : Contract

Interview Type : In-Person or Webcam

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced E-Commerce Development Lead Specialist who can guide the design, development, and optimization of enterprise-level e-commerce solutions. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong leadership abilities, and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver highly scalable, secure, and user-centric e-commerce platforms.

You will oversee end-to-end solution architecture, lead development teams, and ensure best practices in performance, security, customer experience, and integrations.

Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Development

Lead the planning, design, and development of e-commerce applications and platforms.

Oversee technical architecture, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.

Provide guidance to development teams on coding standards, application frameworks, and best practices.

Identify and resolve complex technical issues, performance bottlenecks, and integration challenges.

Platform & Integration Management

Manage integrations with payment gateways, inventory management systems, ERP / CRM platforms, and third-party APIs.

Drive enhancements to search, product catalog, checkout, and customer experience workflows.

Ensure compliance with secure coding practices, privacy regulations, and industry standards.

Project & Stakeholder Collaboration

Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, business analysts, and QA teams.

Translate business requirements into technical specifications and implementation strategies.

Support project planning, estimation, and delivery timelines.

Communicate technical decisions, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership teams.

Continuous Improvement

Monitor performance metrics and recommend platform improvements.

Stay updated on emerging trends in e-commerce technologies, digital commerce frameworks, and architecture patterns.

Lead modernization initiatives, including cloud adoption, microservices, and automation.

Required Skills and Qualifications Technical Skills

Strong expertise in e-commerce platforms such as Magento, Shopify Plus, SAP Commerce Cloud (Hybris), Salesforce Commerce Cloud, or similar enterprise platforms.

Advanced proficiency in web technologies : Java, .NET, JavaScript, Node.js, React, Angular, or similar frameworks.

Experience with API design and integrations , including REST, GraphQL, and third-party commerce services.

Strong database knowledge , including MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or NoSQL solutions.

Cloud platform experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Understanding of microservices architecture , containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI / CD pipelines.

Leadership & Process Skills

12+ years of experience in e-commerce development, engineering, or technical leadership roles.

Strong ability to lead cross-functional development teams and manage technical project delivery.

Experience mentoring developers and enforcing development best practices.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Additional Qualifications

Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.

Experience working in Agile or hybrid project environments.