Manager, Engineering, Retail Technology

Job ID: 238528
Location Name: CA-FSC SF Off (0174)
Address: 350 Mission St, 20th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States (US)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type: Regular
Job Function: Information Technology
Remote Eligible:Hybrid Schedule

 

Company Overview:

At Sephora we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves.  We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the Extra Ordinary in each of us.  We are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.

 

The Opportunity:

Sephora is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Manager of Technology to join our dynamic retail organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving architecture decisions across a wide range of retail systems, including client-telling, point of sale (POS), data management, reporting, and more. The Manager, Technology will play a crucial role in shaping our technology landscape, ensuring that our retail systems are designed and developed in alignment with industry best practices and cutting-edge architectural principles. The ideal candidate should possess an in-depth understanding of software architecture, architecture patterns, microservices, cloud-based architectures, and building distributed applications. Additionally, proficiency in Oracle Retail Applications (XCenter, XOffice, etc.), event-based programming, and agile development methodologies is essential.

 

Responsibilities:

Technology Engineering Leadership:

 

• Lead and guide the technology architecture team in defining and implementing scalable, secure, and efficient architecture solutions for various retail systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into robust architectural designs.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, and apply them to enhance the company's technology landscape.

Retail Systems Design and Development:

• Develop comprehensive and detailed architectural blueprints for retail systems, including client-telling, POS, data management, reporting, etc.
• Champion the use of microservices and cloud-based architectures to create scalable, flexible, and cost-effective solutions.
• Drive the development of distributed applications, ensuring seamless integration between different retail systems.

Expertise in Oracle Retail Applications:

• Utilize your in-depth knowledge of Oracle Retail Applications, such as XCenter and XOffice, to optimize system performance and facilitate seamless integration.

Event-Based Programming and Architecture:

• Apply expertise in event-based programming and architecture to design real-time, event-driven systems for retail processes and workflows.

Engineering Best Practices:

• Promote engineering excellence by setting and enforcing coding standards, code reviews, and architectural reviews.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and adherence to industry-standard engineering practices.

Agile Development Methodologies:

• Lead the technology team in adopting and practicing Agile methodologies to drive iterative development, regular feedback, and timely delivery of retail system enhancements.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product management, business stakeholders, and IT operations, to ensure alignment of technology solutions with business needs.
• Present technical concepts and solutions in a clear and concise manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.

 

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Technology Manager or in a similar leadership role within the retail domain.
• Extensive knowledge of software architecture, architecture patterns, microservices, and cloud-based architectures.
• Hands-on experience in designing and building distributed applications.

• Strong expertise in Oracle Retail Applications (XCenter, XOffice, etc.) and their integration within retail ecosystems.
• Proficiency in event-based programming and architecture.
• In-depth understanding of engineering practices and Agile development methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

 

Join our team and be at the forefront of driving technological innovation within the retail industry. If