Maxwood Furniture is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the development team and drive the architectural vision for their eCommerce platforms, ensuring systems are robust, scalable, and aligned with business goals.
Requirements
- Strong experience with APIs and other methodologies for system integration, including RESTful services, webhooks, and middleware platforms.
- Strong background in systems architecture, with hands-on experience integrating disparate platforms (Shopify, ERP, Data Warehouse, etc.).
- Deep familiarity with Shopify development, including themes, APIs, and app integrations.
- Strong understanding of relational databases and proficiency in SQL for data modeling, system integration, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with product content management systems (Salsify, Channel Advisor) is a plus.
- Ability to define and implement Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, version control, and automated testing frameworks.
- Experience with personnel management, performance reviews, and team development.
Responsibilities
- Manage, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team including Full Stack Developers, Shopify Leads, Systems Integration Engineers, and eCommerce Analysts.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Product Owners (POs) in the PMO, translating business requirements into scalable system architectures.
- Design, document, and communicate architectural decisions for new and existing systems, ensuring alignment with business needs and technical best practices.
- Lead the process for coding standards, system maintenance, and launch protocols across all platforms.
- Architect and oversee integrations with eCommerce platforms (especially Shopify), ERP systems, and third-party tools (e.g., Salsify, Channel Advisor).
- Evaluate new technologies and tools for compatibility and strategic fit.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex system integration issues.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or extensive related experience.
- Proven experience managing technical teams preferably in an eCommerce environment.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- This role is based in our Charleston, SC office. Hybrid work option available after 90 days of successful in-office performance.
