Director of Engineering

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.This range is provided by KORE1. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range$200,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yrDirect message the job poster from KORE1KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, is seeking a Director of Engineering (Backend & Data) to lead innovation across our retail and e-commerce platforms. You’ll drive the strategy and execution of scalable backend systems, enterprise data management, and cloud-native architecture on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Experience in the apparel retail industry and with Shopify is a strong plus.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and scale a high-performing team of backend and data engineers.Partner with business stakeholders to define and execute a data lake roadmap.Foster an engineering culture focused on performance, scalability, and continuous improvement.Architect and maintain secure, scalable microservices and APIs on GCP.Drive best practices in DevOps, CI/CD, observability, and infrastructure automation.Build and optimize backend platforms powering retail operations and digital experiences.Own the architecture and evolution of enterprise data systems—data lakes, ETL pipelines, real-time processing, and analytics.Ensure robust data governance, privacy, and security.Retail & E-Commerce TechnologyOversee backend integrations with Shopify, ERP, POS, and customer systems.Guide development of APIs and data flows supporting headless commerce and omnichannel retail.Qualifications8+ years in software engineering, with at least 2 years in a director or senior leadership role.Deep expertise in backend development and cloud-native architecture on GCP (BigQuery, Vertex AI, Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, etc.).Proven success building and scaling enterprise data systems.Strong foundation in microservices, APIs, and event-driven architecture.Shopify/retail technology experience strongly preferred.Exceptional people management and communication skills.Employment typeFull-timeSeniority levelDirectorJob functionEngineering, Information Technology, and Product ManagementIndustriesRetail, Retail Apparel and Fashion, and Software DevelopmentNote: This refined description includes the core responsibilities and qualifications needed for the role. Other company postings and extraneous listings have been removed to maintain focus. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-01