Head of Engineering: Ecommerce

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in employee engagement seeks an Engineering Head of eCommerce to lead the delivery of scalable, secure eCommerce marketplace products. You will direct initiatives enhancing eCommerce capabilities while ensuring compliance with financial laws. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in managing teams and a strong technical background in cloud technologies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading large eCommerce teams or projects with Gross Merchandise Value above $500M.
• Deep understanding of global payment regulations related to eCommerce platforms.
• Expertise in cloud technologies, especially AWS.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to enhance eCommerce capabilities and personalize user experiences.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Integrate solutions for global payments complying with international laws.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise in API development

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Cloud technologies expertise

eCommerce knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Reward Gateway|Edenred is a global market leader in benefits and employee engagement. We help our clients and their leaders transform employee experience that will attract, engage, and retain top talent through employee benefits, strategic reward and recognition, well-being, and much more.

As our Engineering Head of eCommerce, you lead the teams responsible for the delivery of our eCommerce marketplace products. You will drive the implementation and execution of our eCommerce initiatives, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and secure amidst a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

You will guide a highly skilled Engineering team toward the creation of a global marketplace meeting the needs of both users and merchants. You will oversee delivery across both web and mobile apps with an API-first cloud-based approach, applying your knowledge to simplify and refine operational processes.

Some of Your Responsibilities & Core Duties will be to:

• Lead initiatives to enhance the e-commerce capabilities, aligning with the trend towards personalised mobile-first shopping experiences.
• Contribute to the definition and delivery of Engineering roadmaps, anticipating technical challenges and managing interdependencies.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from conception to deployment and maintenance, ensuring high-quality outcomes across all phases.
• Implement best practices in coding, testing, and maintenance to enhance system scalability and performance, particularly for high-traffic events.
• Ensure compliance with international financial laws and security standards, integrating appropriate solutions for global payments.
• Set a high bar for software engineering excellence, emphasizing efficiency, performance optimization, and high availability.
• Being a mentor to tech leads and managers across the Engineering organisation.

The Experience and Key Skills you will have:

• Proven experience in leading and managing large teams or projects in an eCommerce environment with Gross Merchandise Value above $500M.
• Deep understanding of global payment and regulations related to eCommerce platforms.
• Strong technical expertise in API development, coupled with a deep understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
• Expertise in cloud technologies, particularly AWS, with the ability to deploy and manage scalable cloud-based solutions.
• Broad knowledge of eCommerce, including insights into online retail, customer engagement, digital marketing, and mobile commerce technologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of making data-driven decisions.
• Experience communicating with senior stakeholders, including executives, partners, and vendors.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, continuously evolving environment, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

The Interview Process:

• Online screening interview with the Senior Talent Partner
• Interview with the Group Director of Engineering and Director of Engineering (App & Merchant Experience)
• Final interview with the CTO and CPO

Be comfortable. Be you.

At Reward Gateway|Edenred, we encourage all our employees to feel comfortable expressing their passion, creativity, and individuality at work. We value diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences because we truly believe that drives innovation. Join our community, express yourself, and help us make the world a better place to work.