At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering team to build and scale a high-performance eCommerce platform.
- Company: ThriveCart, the leading no-code sales platform for digital entrepreneurs.
- Benefits: Remote work, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a collaborative culture focused on excellence and continuous growth.
- Why this job: Drive innovation in eCommerce and make a real impact on thousands of businesses.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in software engineering with leadership experience in SaaS or eCommerce.
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About ThriveCart: ThriveCart is the leading no-code sales platform for digital course creators, coaches, entrepreneurs, and online businesses looking to boost revenue, drive conversions, and scale audiences. ThriveCart powers over 65,000 businesses and 12 million enrolled students, generating over $2 billion in annual sales. The platform provides all the tools businesses need to create high-converting checkout experiences, manage powerful affiliate campaigns, and deliver seamless student experiences with its built-in learning management system, Learn/Learn+.
Location: Remote in Europe or in Asia. Must have full authorization to work in country of residence being in Europe or in Asia.
Job Overview: As the Head of Engineering at ThriveCart, you will lead our engineering team to build and scale our high-performance eCommerce platform. You’ll drive architectural decisions, ensure best practices in development, and cultivate a culture of innovation and technical excellence. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who thrives in a fast-paced, product-led environment.
Responsibilities:
- Technical Leadership: Define and execute the engineering vision, ensuring scalability, security, and performance of the ThriveCart platform.
- Team Management: Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing engineering team, fostering a collaborative and growth-focused culture.
- Product Development: Work closely with product, design, and business stakeholders to develop and launch new features that enhance user experience and business outcomes.
- Scalability & Performance: Oversee infrastructure, system architecture, and DevOps strategies to ensure a reliable and scalable platform.
- Quality & Best Practices: Implement and enforce best practices for software development, including CI/CD, code reviews, testing, and security protocols.
- Innovation: Stay ahead of industry trends, evaluating new technologies and methodologies to keep ThriveCart at the forefront of eCommerce innovation.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of software engineering experience, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record of scaling and leading engineering teams in a SaaS and eCommerce environment.
- Experience with payment processing, checkout systems, or related eCommerce technologies is required.
- Deep expertise in modern web technologies, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or similar), and software architecture best practices.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions in a high-growth setting.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align engineering efforts with business goals.
Our Values: Commit to Excellence, Find a Way, Help Each Other, Keep Growing, Data First.
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Software Development
Principal Engineer/Head of Engineering - Payments in City of London employer: ThriveCart
ThriveCart is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture, perfect for a Google Ads Specialist looking to make a significant impact. With a focus on employee growth, we offer opportunities for professional development and collaboration with talented teams in a fast-paced remote environment. Our commitment to creativity and data-driven strategies ensures that you will be at the forefront of digital marketing trends while contributing to meaningful revenue growth.
