Head of Engineering – Supply Tech (all genders)
Core
Lead the Backend Applications team to build scalable, performant backend systems and data pipelines serving the retail business for ABOUT YOU shops across Europe.
Role type
Head of Engineering (Backend)
Builds
Core backend applications, data transformation/enrichment pipelines, and middleware solutions for retail merchants.
Domain
E-commerce / Retail Technology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Scalable architecture design, high-volume data pipelines, message queuing systems, legacy system migration, technical leadership, stakeholder collaboration, team mentoring, hiring strategy.
Preferred skills
Experience with modern messaging/queuing systems (SQS, RabbitMQ), observability expertise, clean code advocacy.
Technologies
SQS, RabbitMQ
Responsibilities
Define and communicate a north star for scalable backend architecture; guide the team through complex technical challenges like middleware rewriting; partner with Product Lead to balance roadmap and technical goals; mentor and coach Backend Engineers; lead hiring and onboarding of engineering talent; serve as primary technical contact for the unit.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
