J.Hilburn · 1 day ago
Vice President of Engineering
Lewisville, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expJ.Hilburn is a company focused on digital product architecture and engineering strategy. The Vice President of Engineering is responsible for driving technology solutions that support business growth, collaborating with product management to ensure high-performing applications and systems.
Direct SalesE-CommerceFashionRetail
Hiring Manager
Kristen Theisen
Responsibilities
Define and execute J.Hilburn’s technology strategy aligned with corporate goals and long-term growth initiatives
Collaborate with the CTO and executive leadership team on system modernization, scalability, and security
Provide architectural oversight across all digital systems to ensure reliability, maintainability, and integration
Set measurable OKRs that link engineering delivery to business outcomes
Build a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and accountability across all engineering disciplines
Partner with the Product Manager to define and execute the roadmap for the Stylist App, ensuring it supports Stylist productivity, order management, and client engagement
Lead engineering execution to deliver scalable, performant, and feature-rich App experiences aligned with stylist needs and company goals
Mentor the UI/UX Designer to ensure success in creating creative, guided, and intuitive user experiences that reflect the Stylist journey from client onboarding to order completion
Collaborate with the Product Manager and Designer to ensure every release balance creativity, usability, and technical feasibility
Drive data-informed iteration — incorporating Stylist feedback, analytics, and usability insights to continuously refine the experience
Oversee technical architecture to ensure App reliability, security, and scalability for future features and integrations
Partner with the Product Manager to monitor key performance indicators (adoption rate, order efficiency, and Stylist engagement)
Champion cross-functional collaboration between Product, Design, and Engineering to deliver seamless and Stylist-first digital solutions
Partner with the Product Owner to lead IT sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and iterative delivery
Ensure Agile ceremonies and sprint cycles are data-driven and outcome-focused, improving velocity and delivery consistency
Balance the development of new features with technical debt reduction and infrastructure improvements
Maintain alignment between product priorities and engineering capacity to ensure predictable delivery
Lead sprint performance reviews to evaluate velocity, defect rates, and completion metrics (targeting 90%+ sprint completion)
Drive cross-functional communication to manage risks, dependencies, and changes proactively
Lead and scale a multidisciplinary team including software engineers, DevOps, QA, IT operations, and UI/UX design
Mentor engineering leaders to strengthen their management, planning, and technical leadership capabilities
Implement frameworks for performance reviews, growth planning, and technical development
Build a culture of continuous learning, ownership, and cross-team collaboration
Oversee IT resource planning, budgeting, and vendor management to support delivery excellence
Ensure the reliable and secure operation of all technology platforms with 99.9% uptime
Drive system modernization, cloud migration, and automation initiatives to improve scalability and resilience
Oversee CI/CD implementation, automated testing, and monitoring best practices
Define and enforce coding standards, documentation practices, and architectural frameworks
Manage risk and compliance through proactive IT governance, security, and incident management
Qualification
Required
Strong strategic thinking and business acumen — able to translate company vision into technical execution
Deep understanding of Agile delivery and sprint-based workflows
Excellent leadership, communication, and influence across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proven track record of leading modernization, architecture evolution, and scaling technology organizations
Committed to fostering collaboration, mentorship, and an inclusive engineering culture
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5+ years in engineering management or executive leadership roles
Proven experience managing Agile/Scrum teams and collaborating closely with Product Owners and Designers
Expertise in .NET / .NET Core, Swift, RESTful APIs, SQL Server, and cloud-based infrastructure
Experience leading mobile-first and eCommerce platform development at scale
Demonstrated success in building and maturing high-performing engineering organizations
Company
J.Hilburn
J.Hilburn is a luxury menswear company that delivers custom and ready-to-wear apparel, as well as accessories.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$26.04MKey Investors
Battery Ventures
2012-10-10Series Unknown· $13.79M
2011-06-09Series C· $5M
2010-05-01Series B· $3M
Leadership Team
Jerry Huang
Chief Technology Officer
Joshua Moore
Chief Financial Officer
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