Senior Engineering Manager

Company Description

Overview

SPANX isn’t your average company. We revolutionized an industry by challenging the status quo and putting the customer first. While we live in the fashion and retail world, we don’t obsess trends, rules or conventional ways of running a business. Rather – we set the trends, create solutions, and we obsess product with out-of-the-box-thinking and patented technology. Spanx is beloved around the world by customers and celebrities alike for our comfort-first approach to must-haves like shapewear, apparel, jeans, active, leggings, bras and beyond! We elevate women through product and empower them to look and feel their best. And we think we’ve only scratched the surface. We are a high-growth, innovative and ambitious company and we are embarking on an exciting trajectory of both digital and international expansion.

Job Description

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to join our team and lead our Shopify engineering team. The Senior Engineering Manager will be responsible for managing the design, development, and maintenance of our Shopify website and integrations with other systems. This highly technical role requires a strong understanding of Shopify and web development best practices. As a member of the Technology Team, you will play an integral role in further achieving, maintaining, and surpassing the hyper-growth journey that is Spanx. 

This role can be fully remote or based in our Atlanta headquarters and reports into our Vice President, Digital Technology.  

You’ll love it because you will…

• Lead the Shopify engineering team, including managing and mentoring team members
• Collaborate with the eCommerce team and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Develop and maintain project plans and timelines
• Ensure website performance and security are optimized
• Stay up to date on the latest Shopify features and best practices
• Work closely with other engineering managers and the VP, Digital Tech to ensure seamless integration with other systems and technologies
• Ensure that all team members are following best practices and adhering to development standards

Qualifications

We require…

• 7+ years of relevant Shopify and/or web development experience
• Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Liquid
• Experience with Shopify app and plugin development
• Strong understanding of web development best practices and optimization techniques
• Experience with headless architecture practices
• Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, GraphQL, and Liquid
• Experience with modern-day frameworks (React, NextJS, Vue, etc.)
• Experience building Shopify apps and using the latest Shopify features (i.e. online store 2.0, checkout extensions, etc.)
• Expertise in both frontend and backend Shopify technologies
• Expert in Shopify Liquid and Shopify APIs
• Expert in data migration to Shopify Plus and sync between stores
• Experience with Admin API and Storefront API
• Experience with Multi-site, multi-store native functionality
• Experience with Crossborder/International functionality
• Experience with Git and version control
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with Agile development methodologies

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.