Engineering Lead
About Flywheel
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Engineering Lead to guide our software development team in the fast-paced world of e-commerce. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader with a proven track record in working with high-performing teams, delivering scalable solutions, and working cross functionally.
What You'll Do:
- Lead and Inspire: Drive the execution of development plans, establish best-in-class engineering processes, and proactively resolve issues to keep projects on track.
- Technical Oversight: Participate in design and code reviews (Java, Python), ensuring robust distributed systems architecture with a focus on scalability, maintainability, and cost efficiency.
- System Design: Utilize deep technical expertise to design, build, and optimize cloud-based platforms. Decompose systems into measurable unit costs and monitor key operational metrics.
- Operational Excellence: Identify and instrument key performance indicators, set up effective alarms, and maintain high operational standards.
- Effective Communication: Write clear, concise, and actionable updates for cross-functional teams across time zones. Author monthly narrative reports supported by engineering and business metrics.
- Talent Development: Recruit top engineering talent, mentor team members, and create career development opportunities. Manage and motivate teams of up to 20 people.
- Program Management: Prioritize feature requests, manage stakeholder expectations, and provide transparent updates on delivery status.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, design, production, and QA teams to ensure seamless project execution.
- Champion Our Values: Cultivate a cohesive team culture defined by best-in-class engineering principles
Who You Are:
- Experience: 6-9+ years in software engineering, including 3+ years as a Lead. Prior experience building SaaS products, especially in e-commerce or retail.
- Technical Skills:
- Expertise in Python, Django, Flask, ReactJS, Airflow
- Strong command of Git as a version control system
- Deep knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS) and scalable architectures
- Solid grasp of algorithms, data structures, and systems architecture
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to hire, mentor, and grow engineering teams.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience leading distributed teams.
- Customer Focus: Adept at building relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
This role will work for Flywheel via Omnicom Global Solutions. Omnicom Global Solutions is an integral part of Omnicom Group, a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom’s branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising and communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 70 countries. Omnicom Global Solutions India plays a key role for our group companies and global agencies by providing stellar products and services in the areas of Creative Services, Technology, Marketing Science, Media Services, Market Research and Business Support Services
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Working at Flywheel
- We have office hubs across the globe where team members can go to feel productive, inspired, and connected to others - team members go into Hub Offices 3x a week
- Flexible vacation time
- Great learning and development opportunities
- Benefits that help you live your best life
- Parental leave and benefits
- Volunteering opportunities
- If you’re looking to connect with teammates on a topic of inclusion and identity, chances are there’s an ERG for that.
- So you know: The hired candidate will be required to complete a background check
- Learn more about us here: Life at Flywheel
The Interview Process:
Inclusive Workforce
Flywheel Commerce Network’s goal is to create a culture where all individuals of all backgrounds feel comfortable in bringing their authentic selves to work. We want all people to feel included and empowered to contribute fully to our vision and goals. Flywheel Commerce Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. All applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.
If you have any accessibility requirements that would make you more comfortable during the application and interview process, please let us know at recruitment@flywheeldigital.com so that we can support you.
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