Lead Software Engineer - eCommerce

American Water Resources - Naperville, IL

Full-time - Senior

Naperville, IL

251-500 employees

Utilities

About the position

The Lead Software Engineer for eCommerce at Oncourse Home Solutions will spearhead key technology initiatives, focusing on the design and development of customer-facing eCommerce websites and applications. This role requires a hands-on technical lead who will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and drive business value through innovative software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex custom Full Stack applications, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
• Assume the role of a hands-on technical lead, actively participating in and directing the efforts of both internal and external development team members.
• Make significant contributions to the continuous refinement of the existing portfolio of applications and services.
• Focus on emerging technology trends, particularly within the realms of Software as a Service (SaaS), cloud computing, and DevOps.
• Execute strategies aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and driving tangible business value.
• Conduct in-depth investigations to pinpoint the root causes of complex software issues and formulate practical solutions.
• Champion an API-centric approach when integrating with mid-office applications and external partners.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and senior management to achieve project objectives.
• Adhere to the established software development lifecycle (SDLC) principles.
• Manage and maintain ecommerce applications and websites, ensuring they are secure, stable, and deliver excellent user experience.
• Design high-availability applications within a multi-tier cloud architecture, covering database, service/API, and UI components.
• Ensure applications are compatible and can integrate effectively with third-party services and APIs.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and best practices in the ecommerce and software development domain.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and innovation within the team.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues related to ecommerce systems promptly.
• Conduct root cause analysis for problems and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure ecommerce systems comply with industry standards, regulations, and security best practices.
• Implement robust security measures to safeguard customer data and transactions.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including system architecture, APIs, and workflows.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing within the team and document best practices and coding standards.
• Monitor system performance and conduct performance tuning to optimize application responsiveness and efficiency.
• Collaborate with QA teams to ensure rigorous testing of applications, identifying and fixing bugs and issues.
• Implement automated testing where applicable to maintain code quality and reduce the risk of regressions.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of hands-on experience in designing and developing complex custom Full Stack applications.
• Expertise in managing and maintaining eCommerce applications and websites.
• Proven experience in delivering digital commerce applications using CMS, commerce platforms, and headless architecture concepts.
• Proficiency in Javascript / Typescript (React, NextJS, NodeJS, Angular) and Python (Django, Flask).
• Practical experience with microservices architecture and a deep understanding of its technical components.
• Strong knowledge of containerization principles, including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Demonstrated ability to design high-availability applications within a multi-tier cloud architecture.
• Familiarity with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) concepts and experience with tools like Gitops, Argo, Puppet, Chef, VSTS, Maven, Jenkins, JIRA.
• Extensive hands-on experience with emerging and cloud-based technologies on AWS.
• Development of applications that seamlessly integrate with Relational and NoSQL databases.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with the Vtex eCommerce platform, including Vtex.io.
• Familiarity with Nosto, an eCommerce personalization and retail intelligence platform.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Health Coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) Plan with 4% Company Match
• Defined Contribution Arrangement
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance Program
• FSA/HSA Options
• Employee Wellness resources
• Vibrant Company Culture with monthly townhalls and recognition programs