They must have Retail Consumer Goods E-Commerce experience
Work Model : Full Remote with occasional onsite travel
Principal Engineer - SUMMARY :
The Principal Engineer - Applications works strategically with product team stakeholders to align technology resources with business goals in the execution of technical strategy. This role will lead the design and development of ecommerce platforms with a strong focus on headless architectures payment processing integrations and full-stack Java development with heavier emphasis on backend systems.
The ideal candidate has deep experience in ecommerce and retail environments with a proven track record of building scalable secure and high-performing systems that support digital commerce initiatives. They will be responsible for the analysis design development and delivery of software solutions implementing and defining requirements for new applications and customizations and adhering to best practices standards and security guidelines.
Principal Engineer - RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Provide technical leadership across various application types architectures and software-development methodologies offering strategic direction and design leadership on complex engineering challenges.
- Partner closely with business and product teams to define and deliver new ecommerce products and services that meet market needs and drive business growth.
- Design and implement headless commerce solutions ensuring seamless integration between backend services and frontend experiences.
- Lead enterprise-wide initiatives taking ownership of engineering decisions and execution to drive resolution on strategic key technical challenges.
- Own backend processing for critical payment systems ensuring security reliability and compliance with industry standards.
- Oversee the development of IT service management strategies to improve the operational efficiency and user satisfaction of software systems driving resolution of technical challenges with a service-centric approach.
- Drive engineering productivity by ensuring high standards for code quality engineering processes and technology policy compliance.
- Oversee the creation and management of robust fault-tolerant integrations with internal systems and external third-party services (e.g. payment gateways retail ERP platforms ecommerce APIs).
- Guide the development and improvement of the companys platform software systems including APIs and administrative web applications.
- Stay at the forefront of security compliance and regulatory requirements ensuring proactive identification and mitigation of vulnerabilities.
- Communicate effectively with senior executives business stakeholders and users translating complex technical information into actionable insights.
- Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement within the engineering function.
- Champion the companys mission and values cultivating an accountable innovative and results-driven culture that fosters teamwork trust and respect.
Principal Engineer - REQUIRED SKILLS (MUST HAVES) :
Degree in Computer Science Math Physics or equivalent industry experience.8 years of full stack development experience with a strong emphasis on backend Java development.Proven experience designing and implementing headless ecommerce platforms .Deep expertise in payment processing systems (e.g. integration with payment gateways PCI compliance transaction security).Strong retail client experience - ideally supporting large-scale ecommerce environments.Proficiency in Java Scala or Go and familiarity with JavaScript HTML SQL and CSS.Strong understanding of data structures algorithms and system design principles.Proven experience integrating third-party APIs and building scalable backend services.Demonstrated experience presenting to and collaborating with company executives.Successful track record in managing development organizations with thought-leadership cross-functional influence and partnership.Key Skills
Design,Academics,AutoCAD 3D,Cafe,Fabrication,Java
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1