North America

North America

Technology Lead, Platforms & Ecommerce Engineering

United States

Sponsorship not specified$102k-$200kDetected 31 days ago
Backend DevelopmentAWSCloud PlatformsDevOpsAPI DevelopmentAgileSalesforceCRMSAPResearchLeadershipCommunication

About the role

  • We believe in the power and joy of learning At Cengage, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning.
  • We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work.
  • To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-belonging/.

Responsibilities

  • Drive iterative delivery using agile methodologies
  • Lead development and operation of core commerce platforms and supporting capabilities (CMS, identity, integrations)
  • Design and build backend services and APIs to support transaction flows
  • Own integrations across enterprise platforms including ecommerce (currently SAP), CRM (Salesforce), identity (Okta), and marketing systems
  • Partner with Experience Engineering to enable efficient use of platform capabilities
  • Collaborate with DevOps on environments and delivery practices as needed
  • Build a focused, accountable, high-performing team culture

Skills

  • Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and recent relevant work experience required
  • Experience working with ecommerce and CMS platforms
  • Experience integrating with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce, SAP, identity providers, or marketing systems
  • Strong understanding of system design, scalability, and reliability
  • Experience working in agile teams
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience with headless CMS and composable architectures
  • Experience with event-driven architecture or middleware
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or similar)
  • Experience using AI-assisted development tools
  • Stable, reliable ecommerce platforms with minimal downtime
  • Reliable execution of critical ecommerce flows (pricing, cart, checkout, orders)

Compensation

  • The full base pay range has been provided for this position.
  • Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location.
  • Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.
  • In this position, you will be eligible to participate in the company's discretionary incentive bonus program.
  • 15% Annual: Individual Target
  • $101,900.00 - $200,000.00 USD

Benefits

  • Monitor performance and integration health across critical flows
  • At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees.
  • Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy.
  • This position's bonus target amount, which is not guaranteed and is dependent on individual performance and overall company results among other factors, is provided below.

Company info

  • We believe in the power and joy of learning
  • At Cengage, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning.
  • We are bonded by our shared purpose - driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
  • Cengage's portfolio of businesses supports student choice by providing a range of pathways that help learners achieve their goals and lead a choice-filled life.
  • Our culture values inclusion, engagement, and discovery
  • Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being.
  • We achieve these priorities through programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day.

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