Manager eCommerce Technology at REEDS Jewelers. REEDS Jewelers is excited to post this important position to join our IT team.. We are seeking a highly skilled Magento Full Stack Architect to lead the developers through the technical evolution of our Adobe Commerce ecosystem. This is not just a senior development role; it is a strategic management position responsible for the structural integrity, scalability, and seamless integration of our digital commerce platform.. A Manager eCommerce Technology spends a significant portion of their time "coding with a pen" and visualizing complex logic before a single line of PHP is written. In a large-scale e-commerce environment, documentation is what prevents a system from becoming unmanageable.. You will be a transformational leader managing and coordinating the activities of four full-time engineers and several consultants and related partners. You will be the bridge between business requirements and technical execution, spending equal time designing complex system architectures and overseeing high-level implementation. You will be involved in the day-to-day operations and daily support of the REEDS.com enterprise-wide ecosystem.. Key Responsibilities. 1. System Architecture & Design. Application Integration Diagrams:. Design and maintain high-level architecture diagrams showing the relationship between Magento and external systems (ERP, CRM, PIM, and WMS).. Data Flow Mapping:. Create detailed . Data Flow Diagrams (DFD). to visualize how customer, order, and inventory data move through the system, ensuring data integrity and security (PCI compliance).. State Machine Logic:. Develop . State Diagrams. to define complex lifecycles, such as custom order statuses, RMA processes, and multi-source inventory (MSI) reservations.. 2. Full Stack Engineering. Backend Mastery:. Architect "upgrade-proof" PHP modules using Magento service contracts, dependency injection, and optimized SQL schemas.. Frontend Strategy:. Define the frontend architecture, whether optimizing the traditional Luma/Less stack or leading a transition to Headless/PWA (React/Vue).. Performance Optimization:. Implement advanced caching strategies (Varnish, Redis) and profile code to ensure sub-2-second page loads.. 3. Documentation & Governance. Technical Documentation:. Author . Architecture Decision Records (ADRs). to document the "why" behind critical technical choices.. Issue Resolution:. Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for critical system issues and maintain a Technical Debt log to prioritize future refactoring.. Workflow Visualization:. Document developer and admin workflows, including CI/CD pipelines and automated testing protocols.. 4. Leadership & Quality Assurance. Code Review:. Enforce strict coding standards and perform deep-dive code reviews to prevent "core hacks" and technical sprawl.. Mentorship:. Guide senior and mid-level developers, providing clarity on architectural patterns and the "Magento Way.". Security:. Oversee the implementation of security patches and Web Application Firewalls (WAF) to mitigate risks.. With our strong foundation, we continue to grow and welcome talented, hard-working team members to join our dynamic company. . We look forward to reviewing your application!. Why REEDS? . Founded in 1946, REEDS Jewelers is a family-owned, full-service jeweler and luxury retail company with a strong foundation and a national presence. With stores in 13 states and a leading ecommerce platform, REEDS continues to grow- rooted in tradition, driven by innovation, and powered by passionate people. We look forward to welcoming you to the team. Apply now and be part of something truly special. . Our Values . We lead through REEDS’ core principles: . Integrity – Do what’s right, always . Performance Excellence – Drive results and growth . Stewardship – Build trust at every turn . Professionalism – Lead with confidence and consistency . Entrepreneurial Spirit – Think boldly, act decisively . Team Orientation – Support, uplift, and collaborate . Passion – Love what you do and share it with others . Required Technical Skills. Core:. PHP 8.x, MySQL, Magento 2.4.x (Open Source & Adobe Commerce).. Frontend:. JavaScript (Knockout.js, RequireJS), Less/Sass, and modern frameworks (React/Vue).. Infrastructure:. Linux (Ubuntu/Debian), Nginx, Redis, Varnish, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch.. Tools:. Git, Jenkins/GitHub Actions, Docker/DDEV.. Diagramming:. Proficiency in Lucidchart, Miro, Mermaid.js, or Draw.io., Visio. Preferred Qualifications. Adobe Certified Professional—Magento Commerce Architect.. BSc in Computer Science or Related advanced degree in a related discipline.. Minimum of 6 years of solid proven managerial and architectural experience.. Experience with . Avalara AvaTax. , Bloomreach, PIM, Ship Station, Google, Amazon and payment gateway integrations.. Proven track record of managing e-commerce technology staff and platforms with $30M+ in annual revenue.. Company Location: United States.
Manager eCommerce Technology at REEDS Jewelers