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$200,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from KORE1 KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, is seeking a
Director of Engineering (Backend & Data)
to lead innovation across our retail and e-commerce platforms. You’ll drive the strategy and execution of scalable backend systems, enterprise data management, and cloud-native architecture on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Experience in the apparel retail industry and with Shopify is a strong plus. Key Responsibilities
Lead and scale a high-performing team of backend and data engineers. Partner with business stakeholders to define and execute a data lake roadmap. Foster an engineering culture focused on performance, scalability, and continuous improvement. Architect and maintain secure, scalable microservices and APIs on GCP. Drive best practices in DevOps, CI/CD, observability, and infrastructure automation. Build and optimize backend platforms powering retail operations and digital experiences. Own the architecture and evolution of enterprise data systems—data lakes, ETL pipelines, real-time processing, and analytics. Ensure robust data governance, privacy, and security. Retail & E-Commerce Technology Oversee backend integrations with Shopify, ERP, POS, and customer systems. Guide development of APIs and data flows supporting headless commerce and omnichannel retail. Qualifications
8+ years in software engineering, with at least 2 years in a director or senior leadership role. Deep expertise in backend development and cloud-native architecture on GCP (BigQuery, Vertex AI, Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, etc.). Proven success building and scaling enterprise data systems. Strong foundation in microservices, APIs, and event-driven architecture. Shopify/retail technology experience strongly preferred. Exceptional people management and communication skills. Employment type
Full-time Seniority level
Director Job function
Engineering, Information Technology, and Product Management Industries
Retail, Retail Apparel and Fashion, and Software Development Note: This refined description includes the core responsibilities and qualifications needed for the role. Other company postings and extraneous listings have been removed to maintain focus.
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$200,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from KORE1 KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, is seeking a
Director of Engineering (Backend & Data)
to lead innovation across our retail and e-commerce platforms. You’ll drive the strategy and execution of scalable backend systems, enterprise data management, and cloud-native architecture on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Experience in the apparel retail industry and with Shopify is a strong plus. Key Responsibilities
Lead and scale a high-performing team of backend and data engineers. Partner with business stakeholders to define and execute a data lake roadmap. Foster an engineering culture focused on performance, scalability, and continuous improvement. Architect and maintain secure, scalable microservices and APIs on GCP. Drive best practices in DevOps, CI/CD, observability, and infrastructure automation. Build and optimize backend platforms powering retail operations and digital experiences. Own the architecture and evolution of enterprise data systems—data lakes, ETL pipelines, real-time processing, and analytics. Ensure robust data governance, privacy, and security. Retail & E-Commerce Technology Oversee backend integrations with Shopify, ERP, POS, and customer systems. Guide development of APIs and data flows supporting headless commerce and omnichannel retail. Qualifications
8+ years in software engineering, with at least 2 years in a director or senior leadership role. Deep expertise in backend development and cloud-native architecture on GCP (BigQuery, Vertex AI, Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, etc.). Proven success building and scaling enterprise data systems. Strong foundation in microservices, APIs, and event-driven architecture. Shopify/retail technology experience strongly preferred. Exceptional people management and communication skills. Employment type
Full-time Seniority level
Director Job function
Engineering, Information Technology, and Product Management Industries
Retail, Retail Apparel and Fashion, and Software Development Note: This refined description includes the core responsibilities and qualifications needed for the role. Other company postings and extraneous listings have been removed to maintain focus.
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