Head of Engineering
Hybrid
Full Time
#Tech
#Engineering
#PHP
#Go
#Microservices
#Distributed Systems
#Payment Gateways
#Architecture
#Agile Development
#AWS
#Docker
#Terraform
Vestiaire Collective is the world’s leading online marketplace for pre-loved fashion. Since our founding in 2009, we have been on a mission to transform the fashion industry by promoting circularity and sustainability. We are proud to be a BCorp, operating with a global team of 700 employees across offices in cities like Paris, London, New York, and Singapore. We are currently seeking a Head of Engineering, Payment and Checkout to join us on a full-time, hybrid basis in France. In this leadership role, you will guide our payment and checkout strategy, overseeing a talented team of 15 engineers to build secure, scalable, and innovative solutions that power our global platform.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of 15 backend and frontend engineers to develop seamless payment and checkout features that support our growing transaction volumes.
- Drive high-level system architecture and design decisions, focusing on scalability, resiliency, and fault tolerance to ensure a reliable experience for our community.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and business stakeholders to align technical roadmaps with our broader company objectives and user needs.
Requirements
We are looking for a proven leader with extensive experience in the e-commerce payment space. You should be comfortable navigating complex technical environments and fostering a high-performance culture.
- Deep technical expertise in backend development, specifically with PHP and Go, along with a strong understanding of microservices and distributed systems.
- Architectural mindset with experience designing systems that handle high transaction volumes and integrate with global payment gateways.
- Proficiency in Agile development methodologies and a commitment to continuous delivery and software quality.
- Practical experience with modern infrastructure tools such as AWS, Docker, and Terraform.
- Fluency in English is required, as you will be working within a diverse, international team.
What we offer
Joining our team means contributing to a meaningful mission while working in a fast-growing environment. We support our employees through the following benefits:
- Equity compensation, making you a full member of our entrepreneurial project.
- Flexible hybrid and remote work arrangements to support your work-life balance.
- Dedicated time for professional development and opportunities to volunteer for associations through our activist programs.
- Comprehensive paid time off and a collaborative culture that celebrates our 50+ nationalities.
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