Technical Lead - IT Solutions

The Technical Lead will be responsible to spearhead the development and optimization of our ecommerce platform. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of technical expertise and leadership abilities to drive innovation, improve IT processes, and oversee a high-performing team. This role demands a deep understanding of API integration, deployment strategies, and the ability to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.

Your Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

• Define and execute the technical vision for the ecommerce platform
• Lead and mentor a team of developers, providing guidance and support
• Oversee all technical aspects of the ecommerce platform, including architecture, design, and development
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives
• Differentiate and correlate technical requirements between operations, customer service, and logistics teams
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends

Solution Development and Improvement

• Integration between new solutions, Warehouse Management System (WMS), and third party solutions
• Design, develop, and implement scalable and efficient ecommerce solutions
• Optimize existing systems for performance, reliability, and scalability
• Identify opportunities to improve IT processes and implement best practices
• Analyze and resolve complex technical issues
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions

API and Deployment Management

• Define API requirements and standards
• Oversee API integration and management
• Develop and implement deployment strategies and processes
• Ensure smooth and efficient deployment of ecommerce applications

Team Management

• Hire, train, and develop technical team members
• Set clear performance expectations and provide regular feedback
• Foster a positive and collaborative team culture
• Allocate resources effectively to meet project deadlines

Requirements

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology
• IT Certifications an advantage
• Minimum 10 years experience in business analysis and solutions development preferably with solid understanding of logistics/supply chain/freight e-commerce
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environment an advantage

Your Proficiencies:

Technical Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of ecommerce platforms, technologies, and industry best practices
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript)
• Strong understanding of database systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies
• UX Design knowledge and experience
• Working knowledge of Oracle Commerce or any comparable commerce platforms such as SAP Hybris/IBM Commerce/Ebay Magento
• Experience in integration with other E-commerce ecosystem components including PIM, OMS, CRM, CMS, BI/Web analytics, Price/Payment/Loyalty Management Systems, Customer Service Center, Search Engine Optimization
• Web server management tools, web development tools (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ajax, JQuery, Dreamweaver, Visual Studio .net, etc.), database management (MySQL, MSSQL), networking & security (HTTPS, HTTP and FTP, SSL, TLS)