Tech Lead - Remote

Hey — Let's find your next opportunity Barrel is currently looking for an experienced Tech Lead to join our team. As a remote-first company, you may work from anywhere in the U.S. The Tech Lead is responsible for technical project success and works closely with project team members to ensure that our technical solutions are delivered on time and under budget. While writing code and understanding of the software development lifecycle is a prerequisite for the role, a large part of your time will be spent architecting an approach, working with the team to plan sprints, writing tickets for engineers to execute, reviewing and testing their code, interfacing with QA team, and managing deployments. You're a proactive problem solver, can leverage tools like AI to be more efficient, and have a strong sense of leadership amongst the team and clients.Key ResponsibilitiesResearch and evaluate software technology options and weigh the cost/benefit analysis when relying on third-party platforms, apps, plugins, services, etc.Assist with identifying level of effort to provide initial estimates and inform scoping efforts.Brainstorm and communicate technical solutions directly with clients in a courteous and professional manner.Ensure that correct technology processes are being employed and followed on projects.Contribute to best practices, workflows, and standards and company knowledge sharing.Present simple solutions and alternatives for complex and expensive problems.Lead and oversee developers while assisting with their execution on current projects with new tasks.Hands-on code review and technical collaboration to support developers resourced on customer projects to remove blockers in the architecture or development process.Provide a strong point of view on technical approach for projects, including research and proof-of-concept prototypingEstimate and plan with leadership teams on tech strategy or red flags in pre-sales conversationsManage the delivery by staying on top of all project technical requirements, scope, specs, documentation, and assumptions and communicating gaps in expectations/agreements.Be an articulate voice during client discussions, building confidence and trustWork through bugs/QA issues/project roadblocks, and adapt to changes as they happenCommunicate personnel needs, challenges, or issues to the Director of Software Engineering or CTORun scrums or scrum-like process with PMs to effectively manage engineers against a project and its timeline and deliverablesSkillsHands-on experience both in frontend development (HTML, CSS, JS, LIQUID) and backend development (LAMP, MERN, JAM)Proficiency in project management tools such as Google Suite, Slack, Basecamp, JIRA, Harvest and ForecastAbility to simplify complex technical concepts to non-technical audiencesBe an articulate voice during internal and external presentationsExcellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal communication, organizational, leadership and time-management skillsWorking knowledge of the Shopify ecosystem, including platform features, apps, and integrations, with the ability to translate this knowledge into actionable strategies for clientsAnalytical mindset with the intellectual curiosity to seek contextSelf-motivated and detail-orientedLevel-headed and positive under pressureAbility to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple clients and projects, balancing competing priorities effectivelyExperience4+ years of education; e.g. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or similar relevant field; relevant work experience including freelance and/or entrepreneurship considered5+ years of software engineering for the web3+ years of experience with Shopify and migrating to Shopify from other platforms2+ years of technology experience within a design and/or digital agencyPreferred SkillsFrontend DevelopmentTechnical TranslationPresentationInterpersonal CommunicationShopify ExpertiseAbout Us Barrel partners with CPG brands to elevate their online presence and drive growth through e-commerce, website optimization, email, SEO, and content strategy. As a globally distributed team, we're united by a mission to help clients succeed through thoughtful, customer-centric solutions. Our goal is to create experiences that resonate, add value, and build lasting connections with their communities.The Role We're looking for a Director of Strategy to lead and elevate the strategic output across all of our client engagements. This role will oversee a team of specialists spanning CRO, retention marketing, SEO, and GEO, ensuring that our strategic recommendations are cohesive, data-informed, and deeply connected to the broader business goals of the brands we serve.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor a team of strategists across CRO, retention, SEO, and GEO disciplines, providing guidance, feedback, and professional development supportEstablish and maintain strategic standards and frameworks that ensure consistency and quality across all client engagementsPartner with account and project teams to translate client business objectives into actionable strategic roadmapsConduct strategic reviews of ongoing work to identify opportunities for optimization, cross-channel integration, and improved performanceStay current on industry trends, platform changes, and emerging best practices in e-commerce, CPG, and omnichannel retailContribute to new business efforts by shaping strategic approaches for pitches and proposalsSkillsDeep understanding of e-commerce retention strategies, including email and SMS lifecycle marketing, loyalty programs, and subscription modelsFamiliarity with omnichannel dynamics for CPG brands and how DTC, retail, wholesale, and marketplace channels interact and influence each otherAbility to connect dots across channels and disciplines to see the bigger picture that others might missStrong communication skills with the ability to present strategic recommendations to senior client stakeholdersStrong bias toward action and iteration over perfection, with the ability to move quickly while maintaining qualityNatural inclination toward developing people and helping team members level up under your guidanceExperience7+ years of experience in digital strategy, e-commerce, or performance marketing, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management roleExperience overseeing or collaborating closely with specialists in CRO, SEO, paid media, or analyticsDirect experience working with CPG brands or other e-commerce verticals where you've seen the full complexity of the customer journey across channels is a plusA track record of managing ongoing client relationships that have led to measurable results, whether that's retained accounts, expanded scopes, or documented performance improvementsAbout Us Barrel partners with CPG brands to elevate their online presence and drive growth through e-commerce, website optimization, email, SEO, and content strategy. As a globally distributed team, we're united by a mission to help clients succeed through thoughtful, customer-centric solutions. Our goal is to create experiences that resonate, add value, and build lasting connections with their communities.The Role As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading Shopify ecommerce projects from inception to launch, ensuring seamless execution across design, development, and integration phases. While this is not a hands‐on development role, you must have a strong technical understanding of Shopify, third‐party integrations, and custom development approaches to guide project execution effectively. You will proactively identify gaps, risks, and opportunities, collaborating with engineers, designers, QA, and stakeholders to keep projects on track. Your ability to manage scope, budget, and timelines while maintaining profitability will be key to your success.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and document clear project plans, timelines, and milestones for Shopify builds and integrations.Work closely with software engineers and QA to establish an execution strategy, ensuring the right technical solutions are chosen.Ensure all project requirements—including features, integrations, and theme customizations—are clearly defined and documented.Maintain a detailed understanding of effort estimation, resource allocation, and technical feasibility for each project.Proactively manage scope, ensuring that out‐of‐scope requests are either reined in or processed via formal change orders.Act as the primary liaison between clients, developers, designers, and other stakeholders.Provide clear, proactive communication regarding project status, priorities, next steps, and risks.Ensure detailed and organized documentation in project management tools, tickets, and client communications.Surface and elevate risks early to prevent delays or budget overruns.Monitor project progress and course‐correct as needed to maintain schedules and budgets.Ensure a defect‐free launch process, coordinating testing, bug tracking, and resolution efforts.Maintain a balance between process and flexibility, adjusting workflows to fit project complexities and constraints.SkillsWorking knowledge of the Shopify ecosystem, including platform features, apps, and integrations, with the ability to translate this knowledge into actionable strategies for clientsAnalytical mindset with the intellectual curiosity to seek context and insight behind numbers, coupled with strong business acumenAbility to thrive in a fast‐paced environment with multiple clients and projects, balancing competing priorities effectivelyExcellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skillsSelf‐motivated and detail‐orientedLevel‐headed and positive under pressureProficiency in project management tools such as Google Suite, Slack, Basecamp, JIRA, Harvest and ForecastAbility to thrive in a fast‐paced environment with multiple clients and projects, balancing competing priorities effectivelyExperience3‐5 years of experience in an eCommerce environment, ideally as a Project Manager, eCommerce Manager, or similarAgency experience a plusBachelor's degree in Advertising, Marketing or similar fieldCompensation Salary range for this fully remote position is $60k to $90k, depending on experience and location.About Us Barrel partners with CPG brands to elevate their online presence and drive growth through e-commerce, website optimization, email, SEO, and content strategy. As a globally distributed team, we're united by a mission to help clients succeed through thoughtful, customer‐centric solutions. Our goal is to create experiences that resonate, add value, and build lasting connections with their communities.The Role We're seeking a Freelance Designer to collaborate with our team in leading and executing digital‐focused projects. This role would be on an ongoing, retainer basis. Projects include e‐commerce experiences, web/mobile apps, extending visual guidelines to new assets, and research and applying ecommerce best practices to all designs. As a designer at Barrel, you carry the responsibility to not only ideate and execute on creative and intelligent design concepts but to lead by example, motivate other team members, and therefore, reach the highest standards of work. We are looking for someone who is a creative problem solver who combines visual design and product design, knowing how to build appealing and functional experiences.Key ResponsibilitiesIdeate and execute on creative conceptsCreate conceptual and practical designs that map back to the client's business goals, audience, and verticalMaintain high standards among the team and ensure only the best work is shared with the clientConfidently lead client meetings and workshops as requestedConfidently delegate tasks to and provide support for junior members of the teamChallenge clients on their requirements and advise on best practicesTake and develop briefs from CD/ACD/account team into executionContribute to and drive the process with both internal and client teamsProvide scoping estimates for new and ongoing client work as requestedContinually experiment with new tools and technologies, and prototypes with those existing. Encourage the same among the teamProvide, and often lead, useful contributions to team meetings and conversationsProvide thoughtful and constructive feedback during presentations and critiques of junior team members' workSkills RequiredAt least 4+ years of agency experience preferred, demonstrated expertise in digital design. Product design experience is a bonus.Has a solid knowledge of industry tools and understanding of designing intuitive and responsive user experiencesHas a strong digital and web vocabulary. Can speak confidently to clients about web platforms, how designs will function and how designs will be implemented.Able to work efficiently under pressure and tight deadlines, always aware of budgets and time spentPossess strong project management and organizational skills, able to confidently communicate with external teams and clients alikeAble to articulate thoughts clearly and concisely in all verbal and written communicationsMaintains a meticulous attention to detail in all deliverablesHas the foresight to see upcoming challenges and proactively plans ahead to ensure all deadlines are met#J-18808-Ljbffr