E-commerce Technical Lead

On behalf of our client, a well-established retail group of companies, we are seeking an experienced and strategically minded E-commerce Technical Lead to lead the technical vision and implementation of group-wide e-commerce platforms. This person will own the re-platforming strategy, oversee architectural decisions, and ensure seamless integration across backend systems such as ERP, CRM, PIM, OMS, and WMS.

A day in the life of an E-commerce Technical Lead

The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on experience with enterprise-grade e-commerce platforms (e.g., Magento, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Shopify Plus), understands the complexities of systems integration, and can translate business needs into scalable, future-proof digital commerce solutions. This role will also be responsible for bringing innovative infrastructure ideas that serve the needs of multiple brands across the group.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the re-platforming initiative and define the technical architecture for the group’s next-generation e-commerce ecosystem.
• Evaluate current systems and processes, identify areas for improvement, and design scalable, integrated solutions.
• Oversee all core integrations with ERP, CRM, PIM, OMS, WMS, and payment gateways.
• Manage and coordinate external development partners and internal IT teams, ensuring delivery within scope, time, and budget.
• Define infrastructure standards (cloud, DevOps, security, monitoring, scalability).
• Ensure platforms meet compliance standards (GDPR, WCAG 2.1 AA, PCI-DSS, etc.)
• Develop and maintain a technical roadmap for all e-commerce platforms within the group, ensuring long-term alignment and synergy across brands.
• Proactively propose and implement modern technologies, tools, and frameworks to future-proof our e-commerce stack.

What you will need

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in technical roles related to enterprise e-commerce platforms.
• Strong knowledge of platforms like Magento, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Shopify Plus, or similar.
• Proven experience with system integrations and real-time data flows between e-commerce and backend systems (ERP, CRM, OMS, etc.).
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure), CI/CD pipelines, performance monitoring tools (e.g., New Relic, Datadog), and CDNs.
• Solid understanding of security, accessibility, and compliance standards (GDPR, WCAG, PCI-DSS).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset combined with technical depth; able to drive both vision and execution.

What’s in it for you

A competitive salary package will be offered, along with private health insurance and opportunities for long-term career development. The role is positioned at the core of digital transformation initiatives, with exposure to complex, multi-brand e-commerce projects. Direct collaboration with senior leadership will be enabled, allowing for strategic impact and continuous professional growth.