Engineering Lead (Retail Industry) Hybrid

Introduction

As an Engineering Lead at a well known Retail Group, you will play a critical role in leading our IT division to maintain and enhance our platforms, ensuring seamless experiences for our customers across all touch points. You will lead a team of talented engineers and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive the strategic direction and execution of our technology initiatives. Leveraging your technical expertise and leadership skills, you will champion innovation, foster a culture of collaboration, and drive measurable business impact.

Duties & Responsibilities

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related IT field.

• Proven experience in software development and technical leadership roles, with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve their goals

• Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices, with hands-on experience in backend and frontend development

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and modern development frameworks/tools

• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for driving technical excellence and innovation

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute the technical roadmap, aligning with business objectives and customer needs

• Drive the design, development, and optimization of our platforms, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security

• Provide technical guidance and support to ensure the successful delivery of projects on time and within budget

• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential impact and relevance to our business

• Partner with Product managers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions, driving alignment and execution

• Implement best practices, processes, and tools to streamline development workflows and improve efficiency

• Monitor and analyse platform performance metrics, identifying areas for optimization and improvement to enhance the customer experience

TECH STACK

• Languages: C#, Javascript, SQL, Python, Go

• Frameworks: Angular, React, .NET, .NET Core

• ORM Tools: Entity Framework, Hibernate

• Relational Databases: Oracle, MSSql, MySQL

• Cloud Environments: Azure, AWS

• Messaging/Event: Kafka

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

Package & Remuneration

Salary negotiable