Company Name: StackCommerce

Job Details: Hiring,Remotely,in,USA,Remote,175K-200K,Senior,level

Job Url: https://builtin.com/job/lead-engineer/7425632

Job Description: Who We AreStackCommerce is the leading commerce content platform serving 1,000+ premium publishers, including Mashable, Entrepreneur, and the NY Post. As a TPG portfolio company, we operate a portfolio of commerce brands, including BrandCycle, Reviewed, and StackSocial.The OpportunityWe're seeking a strategic technology leader to guide our distributed engineering organization through a critical transformation. You'll lead the evolution from fragmented systems to a unified platform architecture while building sustainable engineering practices across our portfolio.The RoleYou are a hands-on technology leader who will oversee engineering and technology across the StackCommerce commerce portfolio. While BrandCycle continues to operate with business and product autonomy, you will collaborate with the BrandCycle team on the overall technology strategy, ensuring alignment on shared services such as security, infrastructure, and data. You’ll inherit a distributed team across the US, Mexico, and Brazil, with immediate priorities to harden security, consolidate redundant systems, and establish disciplined engineering processes that enable centralized and semi-independent business units to scale effectively under a unified technology vision.Location: 100% Remote (US-based required), Boston-based a plusWhat You'll Do Platform & Architecture Leadership:Assess all platforms to inform strategy around consolidationModernize the core technology platform (“Admin”)Optimize AWS infrastructure and reduce operational costsBuild automation to replace manual processesTeam & Organization Development:Lead the distributed engineering organization across the US, Mexico, Brazil.Establish consistent engineering practices, processes, and standards across all brands.Create career development paths and improve team retentionBalance contractor relationships while building core in-house capabilitiesSingle voice between Engineering and business stakeholdersBusiness Partnership:Partner with each brand's business and product leaders to translate strategy into a technology roadmap that balances portfolio priorities with brand-level autonomy.Translate business requirements into a technical roadmapProvide Leadership with clear visibility into technology progress, risks, and ROIDrive consistent reporting and metrics across all brands, particularly around GMV, conversion, payout accuracy, and platform reliabilityOperational Excellence:Optimize project management and sprint processesEstablish security protocols and compliance standardsBuild documentation and knowledge management systems that preserve institutional knowledge and reduce dependency on individualsEstablish shared DevOps, QA, and data engineering functions that all brands can leverageManage vendor relationships and budgets holistically across all brands to maximize leverage and reduce redundancyWhat You'll BringRequired Experience:5+ years leading distributed engineering teamsExperience managing contractor-heavy organizationsDemonstrated success transforming legacy PHP, WordPress, and Ruby systems into modular, API-driven architectures with modern data, caching, and deployment pipelines.Solid understanding of data engineering and analytics architectures, including data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and data modeling best practices. Deep understanding of end-to-end e-commerce architecture—from front-end transactional flows to backend data, analytics, and compliance layers.Proven experience managing cybersecurity, data protection, and compliance initiatives (e.g., SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA), ensuring secure infrastructure and adherence to regulatory standards.Technical Skills:Strong knowledge of React, TypeScript, and Next.js ecosystemsExperience in headless CMS integrations and decoupled web architectures.Hands-on expertise in Ruby on Rails, WordPress, and PHP application development.Understanding of serverless architecture and data streaming services: AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions, AWS SAM, Kinesis, Kafka.Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.Strong background in AWS infrastructure, automation, and cost optimization.Background in designing and maintaining resilient and fault-tolerant API and microservice ecosystems.Leadership Qualities:Ability to establish credibility and influenceExperience building an engineering culture in various environmentsStrong communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholdersPragmatic approach balancing technical debt with business needsAbility to manage offshore teams across multiple time zonesWhy StackCommerce Needs YouImmediate Impact AreasEstablish a technology leadership voice in the company's strategyAddress critical security vulnerabilities in admin systemsCreate stability in the engineering organization post-leadership transitionBuild comprehensive processes where gaps and informal practices exist todayTransform reactive firefighting culture to proactive developmentGrowth OpportunityShape technology strategy for a profitable, growing portfolioDevelop the engineering team into a fully-structured organizationDrive platform evolution to a modern tech stackCreate a lasting impact on the company's trajectoryWhat Makes This Role UniqueGreenfield opportunity to establish engineering excellenceDirect impact on business outcomes with executive visibilityFreedom to choose technology direction and architectureA diverse portfolio of commerce businesses to optimizeRemote-first culture with distributed team managementCompensationOur overall compensation and rewards package includes base pay, bonus or commission, and a variety of benefits. Base pay is determined within a range that allows you the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role.  The anticipated annualized salary range for this role is $175,000-$200,000. Your initial base pay will be determined based on several factors, including demonstrated skills, relevant education or training, experience, qualifications, travel requirements, and job location.Benefits + PerksAs a company, we have a lot to offer for the right candidate:Health Benefits: We offer medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term and long-term disability insurance.401K: Eligible on your first day of employment.Super Flex Time: Run errands as needed, just get your stuff done.Unlimited Vacation: Take time to unwind with unlimited PTO, plus an office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.Generous Parental Leave Program: 12 weeks of paid pregnancy disability and baby bonding leave, as well as 4 weeks of paid paternity leave.WFH Office: Home office stipend and internet dollars to set you up for success.Events: Happy hours, team bonding budgets, culture events (even while remote!) and an annual company offsite.StackCommerce is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.