Maiden Home

This role is located at our New York headquarters in the TriBeCa design district.. Support the design, development, and maintenance of our Shopify based e-commerce platform, including customizing and developing Shopify themes, templates, and components to meet business requirements. Solid understanding of responsive web, site performance, SEO, and conversion rate optimization, including Shopify theme customization, app development and API integrations. Knowledge of front-end frameworks/libraries such as React and Vue.js.. Deep knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, Shopify Polaris, React JS, javascript, platform APIs, Shopify themes, apps, and infrastructure

director of engineering

Maiden Home is growing its team of mission-driven, customer-centric individuals in New York City. If you're excited to play a part in revolutionizing the world of luxury home furnishings at one of the fastest-growing brands in the industry, we would love to hear from you. As Director of Engineering, you will be responsible for defining and executing the technical vision for Maiden Home’s omnichannel business. This role is critical in establishing a solid technical foundation that the business can build upon to support expansion. As a leader of the new technology division, you will have demonstrated success in scaling an e-commerce business as well as deep expertise in and knowledge of E2E e-commerce operations and the platforms that enable them. As this is a new team at a start-up company, this role currently does not have any direct reports but will be responsible for hiring and vetting freelancers and development agencies to support the technical vision and company objectives. This role will report to the VP, E-commerce.  This is a unique opportunity to join a brand that is primed for its next stage of growth. When you join the team, you’ll enter a workspace that encourages innovation, creative expression, and teamwork. Your experience will be shaped by your performance, contributions, and drive.  This role is located at our New York headquarters in the TriBeCa design district. Our hybrid work policy requires that you are in-office from Monday to Thursday, with the option to work from home on Fridays.  Responsibilities<ul><li>Establish a modern and scalable technical vision for Maiden Home’s architecture that enables omnichannel business growth</li><li>Stay up-to-date with Shopify platform updates, emerging technologies, best practices, and industry trends </li><li>Develop and execute an engineering roadmap that is aligned with your defined technology objectives, KPIs, and outcomes </li><li>Collaborate and clearly communicate engineering decisions with clear rationale to non-technical team members across the organization</li><li>Assess vendors and negotiate contracts to ensure mutually agreed-upon terms and conditions</li><li>Lead vendor and technology partner conversations to conform to technical requirements, processes, and coding best practices </li><li>Recruit, vet, and manage freelance developers and development agencies</li><li>Work closely with product managers, designers, freelance developers, and development agencies through the SDLC, including discovery and design, estimation, implementation, QA and release; advocating for, and supporting clear agile processes </li><li>Support the design, development, and maintenance of our Shopify based e-commerce platform, including customizing and developing Shopify themes, templates, and components to meet business requirements</li><li>Implement new features and functionality using Shopify APIs, Liquid and Extensibility programming languages, and other web technologies</li><li>Drive experimentation and foster a continuous learning culture   </li><li>Monitor reliability and performance of all internal systems to suggest improvements</li><li>Optimize site performance, speed, and scalability to improve user experience and conversion rates</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, bugs, and errors across front-end and back-end systems and platforms</li><li>Design, build, and manage our data infrastructure; lead building and maintaining data governance and security, working collaboratively and regularly with cross-functional stakeholders</li><li>Ensure compliance with security regulations</li><li>Review and update policies relevant to internal systems and equipment</li><li>Create and manage technical documentation outlining current systems and technology implementations</li></ul> Qualifications<ul><li>8+ years of experience with hands-on software development, architecture, and data technologies within a modern Agile environment</li><li>4+ years of leadership/management experience with engineering and defining and implementing a technology vision at an e-commerce company</li><li>Solid understanding of responsive web, site performance, SEO, and conversion rate optimization, including Shopify theme customization, app development and API integrations</li><li>Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, as well as Liquid and Extensibility programming languages. Knowledge of front-end frameworks/libraries such as React and Vue.js. Deep knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, Shopify Polaris, React JS, javascript, platform APIs, Shopify themes, apps, and infrastructure</li><li>The ideal candidate will have experience with integration of ERP platforms such as NetSuite </li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail</li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Excellent project management skills</li></ul> Benefits<ul><li>Competitive compensation package & unlimited vacation</li><li>Choice of medical, dental and vision insurance plan options, including one option where up to 88% of the premium is covered by Maiden Home</li><li>Furniture placement program & company discount</li><li>Pre-tax commuter benefits</li><li>12 weeks parental leave</li><li>3-week paid sabbatical after 3 years</li><li>Strong, growing company culture, including frequent happy hours and other company-wide events</li></ul> About Maiden Home Maiden Home is a new concept in custom furniture that will forever change the way consumers shop for their homes. We offer high-quality pieces made by the best craftsmen and delivered at prices and lead times unheard of in custom furniture.  Since launching in 2017, Maiden Home has been featured in Architectural Digest, Fast Co, Forbes & Bloomberg, to name a few. Backed and led by seasoned executives in e-commerce and retail, and embraced by a nationwide community of consumers and designers, Maiden Home is on its way to forever transform the home furnishings industry.  Maiden Home is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.  To apply, send your resume to careers@maidenhome.com

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