Senior Development Lead

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Details / requirements:

Title: Senior Development Lead

Reports to: Head of Technology and Data 

Direct Reports: Tech Team

Location: Remote/Nepal
Job Type: Full Time/Contract with Opportunity for Full-Time Permanent Employment



Are you interested in shaping the world of e-Commerce?


DigiVest is a hybrid performance marketing and capital firm that launches eCommerce brands to the global stage. We partner with ambitious founders with cutting edge products in beauty, wellness and tech, and accelerate their growth with data, tech, content, ad channel trading, media, capital and business development support. 


Our unique discovery process has been designed to connect with brands that are undervalued, high potential, and super modern. We don’t do enterprise. We do bespoke eCommerce brands. In the last month we have signed up partners all over the world in Scotland, Canada, United States, Australia, and more. At our core, we aim to work with friendly, inclusive Founders with a big appetite to scale.


If you’re interested in remote creative freedom and getting a piece of what you build, you’re exactly what we are looking for! We support every member of our team to grow and thrive with us, regardless of age, experience, or passion. Hierarchy and internal politics aren’t our thing: our success comes from the passionate, out-of-the box thinkers that help us continue to improve each and every day. 


You will have the opportunity to impact results and best practices, working closely with Founders building innovative products in the eCommerce space. If you’re looking for a company that empowers you to develop your professional skills while playing a pivotal role in building some of the best eCommerce brands, you are in the right place.


Our Values

  • Collaboration - The art of creating magic together

  • Discovery - The boldness to go beyond

  • Commitment - The courage to put it all on the line

  • Resilience - It happens, what’s next?

  • Ownership - Be above the line and be straight


Role Impact:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Tech Lead to manage the organisation of key projects for our eCommerce partners. 


You will effectively manage resources to produce scalable eCommerce websites, campaigns (e.g. landing pages, emails, banners) and associated software solutions. You’ll be responsible for part of a cross-functional team that’s responsible for the full development life cycle, from conception to deployment and will at times be required to get on the code yourself.


You will have a hybrid of Project Management and Full Stack Development experience, you should be equally comfortable around developing project plans, ensuring resource availability and allocation as well as front-end and back-end coding languages, development frameworks and platforms.


Essentially you will be an excellent communicator and comfortable managing multiple tasks. You also need to be a team player and have a problem-solving aptitude.


Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and work with internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of eCommerce websites, digital campaigns and software solutions.

  • Work with development teams and leads to ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.

  • Developing project scopes, pricing estimates and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.

  • Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications.

  • Integration of existing and writing effective APIs.

  • Develop and execute test plans to ensure software responsiveness and efficiency.

  • Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade platforms and cloud applications. Resolving conflicts and remove obstacles that occur.

  • Ensure resource availability and allocation and help teams to implement changes effectively.

  • Develop a detailed project plan to track progress.

  • Be the point of contact for external communications (e.g. from eCommerce partners or internal stakeholders).

  • Work with leads and eCommerce partners to handle backlogs and new requests.

  • Ensure deliverables are up to internal quality standards and checklists at the end of each sprint.

  • Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.

  • Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.

  • Understanding the behavior and expectations of online visitors.

  • Report and escalate to management as needed.


Skills/Experience:

  • Great educational background, preferably in the fields of computer science or engineering for technical project managers.

  • Proven working experience as a Developer lead / Project. Administrator in the information technology sector or similar role.

  • Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in CMS/eCommerce platforms; WooCommerce Wordpress, Shopify, BigCommerce, Magento.

  • Expert knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery).

  • Knowledge of multiple back-end languages (e.g. C#, Java, Python) and JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, Node.js).

  • Proven experience in leading the management of projects / sprints via the Atlassian suite of products e.g. Jira, Confluence, Service Desk.

  • Experience with data extraction tools and integrations and familiarity with major web analytics tools such as  Google tag manager, google analytics, pixels.

  • Excellent problem solving and multitasking skills.

  • Experience in integration with 3rd party systems and APIs.

  • Knowledge of HTTP and REST APIs, and are confident working with JSON, CSV and similar technologies.

  • Scope, prototype and identify new types of integration.

  • Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.

  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office/ Gsuite.

  • Scrum / PMP / PRINCE II certification is a plus.

Overview

Category Computer - Technology/Management
Openings 1
Position Type Full Time, Contract
Position Level Senior Level
Posted Date 02 Dec, 2021
Apply Before 30 Dec, 2021
City Other - Specify