Senior Manager, eCommerce & Mobile Engineering

Socket.dev; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Grapevine, TX, seeks a Senior Manager of eCommerce & Mobile Engineering to lead vision, strategy, and execution across SFCC, React web experiences, and mobile platforms. You will mentor a diverse engineering team, set standards, and collaborate with product and business stakeholders to deliver omnichannel experiences.

The role requires 12+ years in software and 4+ years in leadership, with strong headless commerce, AWS, and DevOps experience.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software engineering experience with 4+ years in leadership roles.
• Proven background in eCommerce platforms (SFCC) and frontend frameworks (React/Next.js).
• Strong experience with headless commerce, PWA Kit, and API-first architectures.
• Deep knowledge of mobile development, app lifecycles, and app store processes.
• Experience integrating with various payment systems and third-party APIs.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the technical roadmap for eCommerce and mobile platforms aligned with business goals.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a cross-functional team of frontend, backend, and mobile engineers.
• Oversee architecture for scalable, high-performance solutions using SFCC, React, and mobile frameworks.
• Collaborate with product, UX, and business teams to optimize conversion, engagement, and retention.
• Establish governance, performance monitoring, security, and incident response.

Skills

Leadership

SFCC

React

Headless commerce

AWS

DevOps

Java/Spring

Mobile engineering

Architecture

Stakeholder mgmt

Job description

As the Senior Manager of eCommerce & Mobile Engineering, you will lead the vision, strategy, and execution of our digital commerce and mobile platforms. You'll be responsible for delivering high-quality, scalable, and high-performing solutions across our Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC) eco system, React-based web experiences, and mobile ecosystem.

You will lead and mentor a team of engineers and technical leads, foster a culture of engineering excellence, and collaborate with business and product stakeholders to create innovative omnichannel experiences that delight our customers.

This position will sit onsite 5-days per week in Grapevine, Tx.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and drive the technical roadmap for eCommerce and mobile platforms aligned with business goals.
• Partner with Product, UX, and Business teams to develop and execute digital strategies that improve conversion, engagement, and customer retention.
• Establish engineering standards, development methodologies, and best practices for quality, security, scalability, and performance.

Team & Delivery Management

• Lead, mentor, and grow a cross-functional team of front-end, back-end, and mobile engineers.
• Manage resource planning, goal setting, performance reviews, and professional development for the engineering team.
• Oversee project execution from concept to deployment, ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery across multiple initiatives.
• Build a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Technical Architecture & Execution

• Oversee architecture for scalable, high-performance solutions leveraging SFCC (Salesforce Commerce Cloud), OCI, SFOMS, React, and mobile frameworks (React Native).
• Guide headless commerce implementations and integrations with internal and third-party APIs.
• Ensure robust monitoring, logging, and governance across commerce and mobile ecosystems.
• Drive architecture decisions related to SFCC, headless implementations, RESTful APIs, and middleware integration for seamless omnichannel experiences.
• Implement caching and security best practices for performance and data protection.

Mobile Platform Ownership

• Lead the expansion and optimization of mobile applications and experiences.
• Collaborate with mobile product teams to define app strategy, user journeys, and release cadence.
• Oversee integration of mobile solutions with eCommerce and digital marketing platforms.

Governance & Quality

• Establish platform governance, including performance monitoring, incident response, and error resolution.
• Conduct regular audits and ensure adherence to compliance and security standards.
• Promote continuous improvement through technical reviews, post-mortems, and performance optimization.

Qualifications

Required

• 12+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 4+ years in a leadership or management capacity.
• Proven background in eCommerce platforms (preferably SFCC) and front-end frameworks (React, Next.js, or similar).
• Strong experience with headless commerce, PWA Kit, and API-first architectures.
• Deep understanding of mobile development frameworks, app lifecycle management, and app store processes.
• Experience integrating with various payment systems and third-party apis
• Demonstrated success in building and leading engineering teams, improving delivery processes, and scaling complex systems.
• Solid grasp of cloud infrastructure (AWS/EKS/Java/Spring) and modern DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred

• Background in both eCommerce and mobile product environments.
• Experience leading digital transformation or headless commerce migration initiatives.
• Strong data-driven mindset with ability to measure and optimize performance and user engagement.
• History of progression from Software Engineer - Principal Engineer - Manager/Senior Manager.
• Prior experience in a fast-paced retail or consumer-facing digital environment.

What You'll Bring

• A customer-first mindset and passion for digital innovation.
• Strategic thinking with hands-on technical depth to guide teams and influence architecture.
• A collaborative leadership style that fosters trust, creativity, and continuous learning.
• A bias for action, data-driven decision making, and commitment to excellence.

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