Development Lead, Engineering

Introduction:
Our goal at Pivotree is to help accelerate the future of frictionless commerce. We will help lead this change over the next decade because we believe a future where technology is embedded intimately into all aspects of our everyday lives can benefit everyone and will shape the interactions with the brands we love. We will help shape the future of frictionless commerce by working together with some of the best brands in the world and some of the best people in the industry to leverage converging technologies that will make it possible to accelerate frictionless commerce faster than ever.

Pivotree provides services focused on the design, implementation, management, and maintenance of complex ecommerce solutions for large enterprises. We provide the technical skills necessary to enable the effective use of technologies combined with the business context to leverage a solution to solve our clients' business challenges. We strive to fill the gaps in available technology with our own IP to reduce the barriers to adoption.

We enable inclusive, immersive and highly personalized experiences for our clients and their customers. We build our products with a view to productizing and scaling technology to lower the costs and reduce the risks of implementing and managing our integrated solutions. Each of our solutions starts with reliable and reputable e-commerce and MDM platforms, which run on enterprise grade infrastructure that are customized to meet a variety of client needs, situations, and budgets. Over the next 10 years we will add new categories and capabilities that will define frictionless commerce ecosystems.

This is a journey of technology acceleration combined with consumer readiness and adoption. We are looking for people capable of adapting relentlessly to the rapidly evolving world around us.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Development Lead, Engineering to lead and coordinate our development teams in delivering high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in , , and research and development (R&D), coupled with leadership abilities to oversee PR approvals, PR merges, and cross-functional team collaboration.

As a Development Lead, you will bridge the gap between stakeholders, developers, QA, and DBA teams, ensuring smooth communication and efficient execution of projects. You will also play a pivotal role in driving innovation and maintaining development standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor a team of developers, fostering growth and technical excellence.
• Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

2. Development and Technical Oversight:

• Provide hands-on technical guidance in , , and other relevant technologies.
• Oversee the development process, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and timelines.
• Approve and manage Pull Requests (PRs) and merge processes to maintain code quality and stability.

3. Research and Development (R&D):

• Drive R&D initiatives to evaluate new tools, frameworks, and methodologies for improving development efficiency.
• Encourage innovation within the team to solve complex technical challenges.

4. Collaboration with Teams:

• Work closely with QA teams to define testing strategies and ensure product quality.
• Collaborate with Data Analysts (DBAs) to integrate and optimize database solutions.
• Facilitate communication between development teams and stakeholders to gather requirements and set expectations.

5. Stakeholder Communication:

• Act as a liaison between stakeholders and the technical team, ensuring alignment on goals and priorities.
• Provide regular updates on project status, timelines, and potential risks.

6. Project Management:

• Define project scope, milestones, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to keep teams on track.

7. Process Improvement:

• Establish and refine development workflows to maximize productivity and quality.
• Implement and monitor CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment processes.

8. Documentation and Compliance:

• Ensure proper documentation of project requirements, architecture, and processes.
• Maintain compliance with security and data privacy regulations.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in , , and modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Proven experience managing PR approvals, merges, and code reviews.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello).

Preferred:

• Experience collaborating with QA, DBA, and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-based (AWS) environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of database systems and optimization strategies.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to inspire and guide teams.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset to address technical and managerial challenges.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative approach to work with cross-functional teams effectively.

Pivotree is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace.