Lead Developer, IT

Tractor Supply Company is seeking an experienced Lead Developer with a deep understanding of e-commerce and expertise in cutting-edge MACH-based architecture. This pivotal role involves leading the ongoing development and evolution of our e-commerce solutions, with a primary focus on microservices development. The Lead Developer will provide technical leadership, mentorship, and oversight to the development team.

• Platform Expertise:
  • Lead the development and maintenance activities for e-commerce platforms, showcasing deep proficiency.
  • Utilize an in-depth understanding of modern e-commerce architecture, modules, and best practices.
• Technical
  
  Competency:
  
  
  • Lead the ongoing development and maintenance of e-commerce applications.
  • Demonstrate advanced proficiency in microservices architecture using technologies like Spring Boot, GraphQL, and databases like Redis, Cassandra.
  • Strong integration experience, particularly with API Management (APIM) solutions.
• Technical Leadership:
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the development team.
  • Lead the development and maintenance of e-commerce applications and microservices
  • Promote best practices in microservices, cloud architecture, and API integrations.
• Innovation and Best Practices:
  • Drive continuous improvement and innovation in e-commerce solutions.
  • Implement and manage headless commerce architecture and APIs.
  • Ensure adherence to best practices in development, integration, and deployment.
• Project Management:
  • Lead project planning, execution, and delivery for e-commerce development initiatives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
  • Manage timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
• May perform other duties as assigned
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• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience of 10+ years in e-commerce site development and integration.
• Proven track record in delivering scalable, high-performance e-commerce solutions.
• Demonstrated expertise in MACH-based architecture or similar modern e-commerce solutions.
• Experience in leading and managing development teams.

Education:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.

Professional

Certifications:

Relevant certifications in e-commerce, cloud platforms, or microservices architecture are advantageous

• Strong understanding of modern e-commerce platforms, including their APIs and integrations.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs, cloud platforms, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in database management systems (e.g., SQL, No
  
  SQL).
• Solid understanding of server-side technologies such as Node.js or Spring framework for backend development.
• Experience in implementing and managing headless commerce architecture and APIs.
• Knowledge of GraphQL and its implementation in e-commerce applications.
• Profound understanding of e-commerce platform integrations, customization, and extension using APIs and webhooks.
• Expertise with Dev Ops practices, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems like Git.
• Strong understanding of cloud services, preferably Azure, and their application in e-commerce systems.
• Experience with performance optimization, caching strategies, and security measures in e-commerce applications.
• Knowledge of agile methodologies and their application in software development processes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to lead cross-functional teams effectively.
• An innovative mindset with a passion for staying up-to-date with industry trends and driving continuous improvement.
• Ability to excel in a…