
bsslgroup
The Talent Consultancy

Shape the Future of E-commerce: Director of Technology Needed
Are you a hands-on visionary technology leader with a passion for driving innovation in the e-commerce world?
We are seeking a highly strategic and experienced Director of Technology to lead our engineering department and drive the technical vision for our company. You will play a critical role in shaping the future of our software and technical solutions, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of our clients and the demands of the market.
What You'll Do:
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Define the Technical Vision: Develop and implement the long-term technical strategy for the engineering department, aligned with overall company goals.
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Lead Engineering Excellence: Own the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and ensure adherence to best practices for code quality, system architecture, and technical documentation.
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Drive Innovation: Identify and explore emerging technology trends, including AI, to create new and competitive advantages.
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Build and Manage Teams: Lead and mentor a team of Technical Leads, Engineers, Quality Analysts, and Developers (both in-house and nearshore).
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Client Solutions: Act as a strategic partner to clients, translating business needs into innovative technical strategies.
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Budget Management: Set and manage the engineering budget, ensuring effective resource allocation and cost-efficiency.
What You Bring:
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Longstanding, seasoned experience in an engineering leadership role within an e-commerce or retail environment.
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Proven experience setting strategic vision and making commercial decisions at a senior level.
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Deep understanding of modern programming languages, frameworks, and cloud technologies.
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Expertise in designing scalable, secure, and maintainable software architectures.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts.
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Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive leadership.
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Experience managing third-party supplier relationships.
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Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to software development (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2)
Bonus Points:
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In-house, client-side experience as Head of Engineering in an omnichannel e-commerce environment.
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Experience in incorporating AI into product solutions and internal processes.
Why Join Us?
We offer a collaborative and supportive environment where you can make a significant impact. As Director of Technology, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of our company and the industry. Ready to Lead the Way? Apply Now!