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Software Development Manager – E-Commerce Platforms
Location: Hybrid (Chicago, IL or Remote with Occasional Travel)
Employment Type: Full-Time, salaried up to $165k with benefits and PTO
Are you a hands-on engineering leader ready to guide a team through a transformative e-commerce platform migration? Trissential is looking for a Software Development Manager of E-Commerce Platforms to join our client’s team. You’ll unify backend and frontend squads, champion Agile engineering excellence, and help steer the transition from a custom .NET stack to OroCommerce (PHP/Symfony). If leading high-impact projects, mentoring tech leads, and implementing modern DevSecOps practices sound like your next challenge, this role is built for you.
What’s in It for You?
- High-Impact Leadership – Own the engineering delivery process across a large-scale e-commerce transformation.• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with Product, PMO, and Release Engineering to drive measurable business outcomes.• Modern Tech Culture – Be a champion of DevSecOps, automation, and Agile best practices.• Flexible Work Setup – Hybrid in Chicago or fully remote with occasional travel.• Mentorship & Growth – Develop and lead high-performing technical teams in a culture of ownership and continuous learning.
Your Role & Responsibilities
- Lead Agile delivery across engineering teams, managing sprint cadence, release forecasting, and backlog health.• Drive QA modernization by embedding test automation and shift-left quality principles across the SDLC.• Evolve CI/CD pipelines and improve deployment reliability through automation and environment-specific health checks.• Mentor Tech Leads and engineers, fostering a high-performance culture focused on innovation, learning, and accountability.• Own sprint reporting and release metrics; represent Engineering in cross-functional leadership forums.
Skills & Experience You Should Possess
- 8+ years of software development experience, with 3+ years leading multidisciplinary teams.• Expertise in either .NET/C# or PHP/Symfony (exposure to both is a major plus).• Proven experience building and scaling e-commerce or subscription platforms, including shopping carts, fulfillment, and performance optimization.• Hands-on experience with Agile practices: backlog grooming, story slicing, and team metrics.• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, branching strategies, and cloud-based environment management.• Strong background in test automation and API tools such as Postman, Swagger, Playwright, Cypress, PHPUnit, Selenium, or xUnit.• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical risks into business language.
Bonus Points If You Have:
- Experience migrating from monolith to SaaS-based e-commerce (e.g., OroCommerce, Magento).• Exposure to iPaaS platforms (Boomi, Workato, MuleSoft).• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools or automation frameworks.• Background in WCAG accessibility standards and performance optimization.• Understanding of Terraform/Bicep and container orchestration with Docker or Kubernetes.
Education & Certifications You Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
What We Offer
At Trissential, you’ll have the opportunity to leave a lasting mark on a next-gen commerce platform and • A competitive salary up to $165k annually
- Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents including medical, dental, vision, free tele-health, HSA with company contribution and matching 401(k) plan.• Hybrid Flexibility – Onsite in Chicago or remote with periodic in-person collaboration. Must be able to travel occassionally if remote.• 3 Weeks PTO – Plus paid holidays and a culture that respects balance.• Career Growth – Lead complex transformation initiatives and expand your leadership influence.
This role is only open to candidates authorized to work in the U.S.
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