Engineering Manager – eCommerce & Systems Architecture

Engineering Manager – eCommerce & Systems Architecture

Maxwood Furniture is a rapidly growing furniture company with an expanding portfolio of brands such as Max & Lily, Plank + Beam, and Maxtrix. Since launching over two decades ago, we have established multiple sales channels including our DTC websites and third‑party marketplaces. We’re passionate about creating an inspiring and engaging shopping experience for our customers, bringing their home decor dreams to life with stunning, on‑trend pieces.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Engineering Manager – eCommerce & Systems Architecture to lead our development team and drive the architectural vision for our eCommerce platforms. This role blends hands‑on technical leadership with people management, ensuring our systems are robust, scalable, and aligned with business goals.

• Manage, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team including Full Stack Developers, Shopify Leads, Systems Integration Engineers, and eCommerce Analysts.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, address personnel issues, and foster a collaborative, high‑performing team culture.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, and professional development for technical staff.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Product Owners (POs) in the PMO, translating business requirements into scalable system architectures.
• Design, document, and communicate architectural decisions for new and existing systems, ensuring alignment with business needs and technical best practices.
• Lead the process for coding standards, system maintenance, and launch protocols across all platforms.

• Prior experience or familiarity with finance, operations, customer care, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) required for an omni‑channel sales and logistics company.
• Partner closely with Product Owners to understand business objectives, prioritize requirements, and deliver solutions that meet stakeholder needs.
• Facilitate effective communication between technical teams and business units, ensuring clarity and alignment on project goals and deliverables.

• Facilitate development processes, including code reviews, release management, and participation in sprint planning.
• Ensure systems are coded, maintained, and launched according to industry standards and internal best practices.
• Champion continuous improvement in workflow efficiency, system reliability, and team productivity.

• Architect and oversee integrations with eCommerce platforms (especially Shopify), ERP systems, and third‑party tools (e.g., Salsify, Channel Advisor).
• Evaluate new technologies and tools for compatibility and strategic fit.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system integration issues.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or extensive related experience.
• Proven experience managing technical teams preferably in an eCommerce environment.
• Strong experience with APIs and other methodologies for system integration, including RESTful services, webhooks, and middleware platforms.
• Strong background in systems architecture, with hands‑on experience integrating disparate platforms (Shopify, ERP, Data Warehouse, etc.).
• Deep familiarity with Shopify development, including themes, APIs, and app integrations.
• Strong understanding of relational databases and proficiency in SQL for data modeling, system integration, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with product content management systems (Salsify, Channel Advisor) is a plus.
• Ability to define and implement Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Dev Ops practices, including CI/CD pipelines, version control, and automated testing frameworks.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Experience with personnel management, performance reviews, and team development.
• This role is based in our Charleston, SC office. Hybrid work option available after 90 days of successful in‑office performance.
• This position is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship. Candidates must already have permanent work authorization.

Location:

Charleston, SC. Hybrid work option available after 90 days of in‑office performance. No visa sponsorship. Candidates must already have permanent work authorization.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology