Information Technology Manager

Drip Depot; White City (OR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Stable, growing company

Job summary

Drip Depot in White City is looking for an IT Manager to lead their technology initiatives and manage a small technical team. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in web application development and at least 3 years in a leadership role.

This full-time position offers a salary between $100,000 and $130,000 per year, along with comprehensive benefits, a collaborative work environment, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of web application development experience.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/jQuery.
• Experience leading technical teams for 3+ years.
• Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL.
• Knowledge of REST APIs and web integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture decisions and technology stack improvements.
• Mentor and guide a technical team.
• Develop and enforce IT security policies.
• Build web applications using Kendo UI.
• Oversee IT infrastructure management and vendor relationships.

Skills

JavaScript/jQuery

Management or leadership experience

Relational databases and SQL

REST APIs and JSON

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Perl/Mojolicious

PostgreSQL

Nginx

Docker

Job description

Job Title: IT Manager

Location: White City, OR 97503

Position type: Full Time

Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

About the Role

We build everything ourselves—no off-the-shelf compromises. Our systems run our storefront, our warehouse, and our business, and they're designed exactly the way we want them. We're looking for an experienced IT Manager who combines deep technical expertise with proven people management skills to help lead that effort.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Participate in architecture decisions and drive the continuous improvement of our technology stack.
• Manage and mentor a small technical team, providing guidance, code review, and professional development.
• Collaborate directly with stakeholders across the business to understand requirements and deliver solutions that exceed expectations.
• Develop and enforce IT policies, security best practices, and cybersecurity standards.

Hands‑On Development

• Build sophisticated web applications using the Kendo UI JavaScript framework with complex data grids, forms, and interactive dashboards.
• Oversee backend services using Perl/Mojolicious and PostgREST, ensuring robust API development and system reliability.
• Design and optimize a complex PostgreSQL database (15+ schemas) with extensive use of triggers, functions, updatable views, and stored procedures.
• Participate in the design, development, and maintenance of our complete e‑commerce platform, including customer‑facing storefronts, warehouse management systems, and internal business operations tools.

Operations & Administration

• Oversee and manage all aspects of our IT infrastructure, including macOS servers, deployment automation, monitoring, and performance optimization.
• Manage vendor relationships, hardware procurement, and software licensing.
• Ensure system uptime, backup/recovery procedures, and disaster preparedness.

Qualifications

Required:

• 10+ years of professional experience developing production web applications.
• 3+ years of management or leadership experience leading technical teams.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/jQuery and experience with modern UI frameworks.
• Experience with backend development in any language (Perl knowledge a plus, but we value strong fundamentals and the ability to learn).
• Solid understanding of relational databases, SQL, and database design principles.
• Experience with REST APIs, JSON, and web service integration.
• Demonstrated ability to own features end-to-end, from database to UI.
• macOS or Linux/Unix system administration experience.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Able to provide professional references upon request.

Desirable:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience with mobile first UI design patterns and responsive web design.
• In‑depth knowledge of ECMAScript module development and usage.
• Experience with PostgreSQL advanced features (triggers, functions, views, window functions, CTEs, JSON, etc).
• Familiarity with the Mojolicious or similar MVC web frameworks.
• Experience with Nginx, PostgREST, or API gateway technologies.
• Linux/Unix/BSD/Mac system administration experience.
• Understanding of e‑commerce or warehouse management systems.
• Experience with GitHub Actions or other CI/CD pipelines.Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices.
• Frontend design and UX development experience.
• Test‑Driven Development (TDD) or Domain‑Driven Design (DDD).
• WebSockets and real‑time application development.
• AI/ML development experience and demonstrated proficiency applying AI tools in a development workflow, including experience with LLM APIs and MCP server design.
• Ubiquity Unifi hardware and software experience.

Our Technology Stack

• Frontend: JavaScript, jQuery, Kendo UI, HTML5/CSS3
• Backend: Perl, Mojolicious, PostgREST
• Database: PostgreSQL (advanced usage with schemas, triggers, functions, views)
• Infrastructure: Nginx, macOS, Launchd, Bash scripting
• Version Control: Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions
• APIs: REST, JSON, XML
• AI/LLM: OpenWebUI, LLM APIs, MCP servers
• Additional: Docker, Python

What We Offer

• Salary range: $100,000–130,000 per year, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative, low‑ego work environment.
• Opportunity to shape technology decisions and architecture.
• Stable, growing company with consistent profitability.
• Modern development tools and equipment.

Location & Work Arrangement

• On site in White City, Oregon.
• Monday to Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm, with some overtime and weekend work required.