Lead Engineer, Order Management

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Lead Engineer, Order Management to join the team of a leader in the Retail & Consumer Goods space. This role will guide the design and delivery of core order management capabilities that support a modern retail customer experience. You will partner closely with product, operations, and other engineering teams to improve checkout, order lifecycle execution, and the scalability of key backend services. The position calls for strong technical leadership, thoughtful decision-making, and a focus on building reliable systems that translate business needs into well-executed software.

Location

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.

Compensation

Compensation: $111,800 – $186,000 annually.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-sprint order management initiatives from concept through implementation and measurement.
• Design and build reliable services for checkout and order lifecycle management with a focus on data consistency and scalability.
• Drive technical decision-making by assessing options and documenting trade-offs for near-term and long-term solutions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define project scope, milestones, and risks while aligning technical work with business outcomes.
• Strengthen engineering excellence through automation, incident leadership, and technical mentorship.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience in backend, distributed, or workflow systems.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Go, Ruby, Java, or Python.
• Strong experience with relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL and cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Proven track record of independently leading complex, multi-sprint projects from design to launch.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical language into business contexts.
• Ability to mentor other engineers and elevate technical standards across the team.
• Experience using AI-assisted software development tools like ChatGPT or GitHub Copilot.

Benefits

• Support for a collaborative and low-ego workplace environment.
• Access to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Opportunities for meaningful career growth and development.
• Engagement with innovative technology, including AI solutions in the engineering workflow.