Director of eCommerce and Applications, GPC

Director of eCommerce and Applications, GPC

Company GPC
Job title Director of eCommerce and Applications
Job location Birmingham, Alabama
Type Full Time

Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Leadership: Develop and communicate a clear technical vision and roadmap for eCommerce development aligned with business objectives and market trends.
  • Team Management: Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary team of developers, engineers, and technical specialists, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Architecture and Design: Define and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance architecture and design patterns for eCommerce platforms, ensuring optimal functionality, flexibility, and maintainability.
  • Technology Evaluation and Integration: Stay abreast of emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks relevant to eCommerce development, assess their suitability, and oversee their integration into existing systems.
  • Quality Assurance: Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and quality assurance processes to ensure the delivery of robust, reliable, and high-quality eCommerce solutions.
  • Project Management: Oversee the planning, prioritization, and execution of eCommerce development projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, marketing, UX/UI design, and operations, to align technical initiatives with business requirements and customer needs.
  • Performance Optimization: Identify opportunities for performance optimization, scalability enhancement, and cost efficiency within eCommerce systems, implementing appropriate solutions to maximize effectiveness and minimize risk.
  • Risk Management: Identify potential risks and vulnerabilities in eCommerce platforms, develop mitigation strategies, and implement security measures to safeguard against threats and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the eCommerce development team, encouraging experimentation, learning, and adaptation to evolving industry trends and customer preferences.

Requirements & Skills:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven experience (10+ years) in technical leadership roles, with a focus on eCommerce development and digital commerce platforms.
  • Extensive knowledge of eCommerce technologies, frameworks, and architectures, including but not limited to Magento, Shopify, WooCommerce, and custom-built solutions.
  • Strong proficiency in web development languages and frameworks such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular, and Node.js.
  • Demonstrated expertise in cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.
  • Solid understanding of Agile development methodologies and project management practices.
  • Proven track record of successfully delivering complex eCommerce projects on time and within budget.
  • Experience with performance optimization, scalability enhancement, and security best practices in eCommerce environments.
  • Certification in eCommerce platforms or related technologies.
  • Experience working in fast-paced startup environments or high-growth eCommerce companies.
  • Familiarity with data analytics, machine learning, and AI-driven personalization in eCommerce.
  • Knowledge of international eCommerce regulations, standards, and payment gateways.

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