Engineering Lead (Product Lifecycle - Purchasing)

As an Engineering Lead you will play a pivotal role in shaping both the technical solutions we build and the people behind them. This dual responsibility ensures that engineering excellence is paired with strong supportive leadership. You will guide the team through the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC) from architecture and design to delivery and quality assurance. With a handson approach youll directly contribute to codebases solve complex technical problems and champion engineering best practices.

Partnering closely with a Product Manager youll share ownership over team direction and outcomes. While the Product Manager leads the why and what youll focus on the how and when ensuring that technical implementation aligns with business goals and timelines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Leadership

• Lead and take ownership of the technical delivery across all SDLC phases

• Contribute directly to architecture design decisions and development efforts

• Drive code quality performance scalability and maintainability

• Facilitate agile practices and champion continuous improvement

• Solve complex technical problems and mentor team members on solution strategies

2. People Management

• Manage a team of 68 software engineers supporting career growth and technical development

• Provide regular feedback set performance goals and conduct reviews

• Create an inclusive empowering environment where diverse perspectives are valued

• Participate in hiring onboarding and capacity planning

3. Product Collaboration

• Work sidebyside with Product Managers to align on vision scope and technical feasibility

• Translate product roadmaps into engineering plans and timelines

• Colead agile ceremonies and ensure a balance between product and technical priorities

• Drive measurable business outcomes through thoughtful engineering execution

4. CrossFunctional Engagement

• Collaborate with designers scientists QA engineers and stakeholders across departments

• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture security standards and data policies

• Represent engineering in strategic discussions with senior leadership

• Contribute to the broader technical community within the organization

Qualifications :

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience as a handson software engineer and leader of engineering teams

• Strong technical expertise in software development architecture and modern tech stacks

• Background in productcentric environments with agile methodologies

• Experience in one or more of the following technologies is a plus: Oracle SQL/PLSQL Java UNIX Shell Scripting Pro*C JavaScript (JET)

• Familiarity with Oracle Retail Suite (RMS RIB ReSA RPM) or Oracle Retail v16 is advantageous

• Strong communication skills and experience working with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders

• Passion for mentoring problemsolving and driving innovation

Why This Role is Exciting

• Impact: Directly shape product direction lead talented engineers and drive business value

• Growth: Access to mentorship training and career development opportunities

• Innovation: Work on challenging highimpact projects in a fastpaced environment

• Culture: Join a team that values collaboration inclusivity and continuous learning

Additional Information :

Whats in It for You

• Competitive salary pension scheme and private medical insurance

• Performancerelated bonus

• Flexible benefits allowance take it as extra cash or use it toward other perks

• 25 days of annual leave plus an additional day off to celebrate your birthday

• Employee discount for products and services

• Access to a structured internal tech development program to support your growth as a technologist

• Opportunities to attend and represent the team at industryleading tech events

• A chance to actively contribute to diversity equity and inclusion initiatives in tech

• Immediate impact work on meaningful highscale systems using cuttingedge technologies

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime