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Maxwood Furniture · 1 month ago

Engineering Manager – eCommerce & Systems Architecture

Charleston,SC,US

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

Maxwood Furniture is a rapidly growing furniture company with an expanding portfolio of brands. They are seeking an Engineering Manager – eCommerce & Systems Architecture to lead their development team and drive the architectural vision for their eCommerce platforms.

FurnitureManufacturingRetailWholesaleWood Processing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team including Full Stack Developers, Shopify Leads, Systems Integration Engineers, and eCommerce Analysts

Conduct regular performance reviews, address personnel issues, and foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture

Oversee hiring, onboarding, and professional development for technical staff

Serve as the primary point of contact for Product Owners (POs) in the PMO, translating business requirements into scalable system architectures

Design, document, and communicate architectural decisions for new and existing systems, ensuring alignment with business needs and technical best practices

Lead the process for coding standards, system maintenance, and launch protocols across all platforms

Prior experience or familiarity with finance, operations, customer care, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) required for an omni-channel sales and logistics company

Partner closely with Product Owners to understand business objectives, prioritize requirements, and deliver solutions that meet stakeholder needs

Facilitate effective communication between technical teams and business units, ensuring clarity and alignment on project goals and deliverables

Facilitate development processes, including code reviews, release management, and participation in sprint planning

Ensure systems are coded, maintained, and launched according to industry standards and internal best practices

Champion continuous improvement in workflow efficiency, system reliability, and team productivity

Architect and oversee integrations with eCommerce platforms (especially Shopify), ERP systems, and third-party tools (e.g., Salsify, Channel Advisor)

Evaluate new technologies and tools for compatibility and strategic fit

Troubleshoot and resolve complex system integration issues

Qualification

ECommerce systems architectureShopify developmentAPI integrationSQL proficiencySDLCDevOps practicesTeam managementCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or extensive related experience

Proven experience managing technical teams preferably in an eCommerce environment

Strong experience with APIs and other methodologies for system integration, including RESTful services, webhooks, and middleware platforms

Strong background in systems architecture, with hands-on experience integrating disparate platforms (Shopify, ERP, Data Warehouse, etc.)

Deep familiarity with Shopify development, including themes, APIs, and app integrations

Strong understanding of relational databases and proficiency in SQL for data modeling, system integration, and troubleshooting

Ability to define and implement Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, version control, and automated testing frameworks

Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions

Experience with personnel management, performance reviews, and team development