📍 Location: Remote (Flexible, Dublin Time Zone)
💼 Contract Type: B2B

Company & Project Description

A leading book retailer in Ireland is modernizing its e-commerce platform by replacing an outdated PHP-based system with a cutting-edge, data-driven solution. The new system will optimize operations by integrating supplier data, enhancing product listings, and improving order fulfillment.

As a Lead Developer, you will play a key role in defining the technical strategy, driving critical development initiatives, and leading a high-performing remote team. This is an opportunity to work with modern technologies, large-scale data processing, and real-time analytics while making a meaningful impact on business operations.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the technical strategy for a data-driven platform integrating vendor data, marketplace APIs, and internal e-commerce systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align the platform with business and technical requirements.
• Oversee project planning, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Build and manage a remote development team, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Take a hands-on role in early development, focusing on Big Data processing, data pipelines, real-time syncing, and pricing algorithms.
• Ensure seamless system integration for scalability and high performance.
• Continuously improve scalability, reliability, and efficiency to support high-volume, multi-channel operations.

Tech Stack

Backend & Data Processing: Python (7+ years), PySpark, Pandas, Airbyte, EDI
Workflow Orchestration: Temporal, Airflow
Cloud & Infrastructure: Kubernetes, Docker, GitLab CI/CD, Terraform
Databases: Delta Lake, ArangoDB
Other: Apache Kafka, NATs, Knative, Apache Camel

Requirements

✔ Proven experience leading complex software projects from inception to delivery.
✔ Expertise in building and managing high-performing, distributed teams in a remote-first environment.
✔ 7+ years of Python development with a focus on Big Data processing and transformation.
✔ Strong knowledge of cloud-native technologies (Kubernetes, Docker).
✔ Experience with workflow orchestration (Temporal, Airflow) and data integration (Airbyte, EDI).
✔ Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business strategies.
✔ Familiarity with e-commerce platforms and marketplace APIs (Amazon, eBay) is a plus.
✔ Experience with PHP and JavaScript is a plus.
✔ English Level: Advanced (C1).

Work Schedule & Benefits

🕘 Schedule: Flexible 8hr/day (Monday–Friday, Dublin Time Zone).
✅ Work from anywhere: Fully remote or in our offices.
💰 Competitive salary (based on interview results).
📅 PTO: Paid vacation, national holidays, and sick leave.
📚 Professional education: Reimbursement for courses and training.
📑 Legal & accounting support for B2B contracts.
💻 Corporate laptop & premium software.