Software Development Manager - E-Commerce Platforms

Software Development Manager – E-Commerce Platforms

Location: Hybrid (Madison, WI or Remote with Occasional Travel)

Employment Type: Full-Time, salaried up to $165k with benefits and PTO 

Are you a hands-on engineering leader ready to guide a team through a transformative e-commerce platform migration? Trissential is looking for a Software Development Manager of E-Commerce Platforms to join our client’s team. You’ll unify backend and frontend squads, champion Agile engineering excellence, and help steer the transition from a custom .NET stack to OroCommerce (PHP/Symfony). If leading high-impact projects, mentoring tech leads, and implementing modern DevSecOps practices sound like your next challenge, this role is built for you.

What’s in It for You?

• High-Impact Leadership – Own the engineering delivery process across a large-scale e-commerce transformation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with Product, PMO, and Release Engineering to drive measurable business outcomes.
• Modern Tech Culture – Be a champion of DevSecOps, automation, and Agile best practices.
• Flexible Work Setup – Hybrid in Chicago or fully remote with occasional travel.
• Mentorship & Growth – Develop and lead high-performing technical teams in a culture of ownership and continuous learning.

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Lead Agile delivery across engineering teams, managing sprint cadence, release forecasting, and backlog health.
• Drive QA modernization by embedding test automation and shift-left quality principles across the SDLC.
• Evolve CI/CD pipelines and improve deployment reliability through automation and environment-specific health checks.
• Mentor Tech Leads and engineers, fostering a high-performance culture focused on innovation, learning, and accountability.
• Own sprint reporting and release metrics; represent Engineering in cross-functional leadership forums.

Skills & Experience You Should Possess

• 8+ years of software development experience, with 3+ years leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Expertise in either .NET/C# or PHP/Symfony (exposure to both is a major plus).
• Proven experience building and scaling e-commerce or subscription platforms, including shopping carts, fulfillment, and performance optimization.
• Hands-on experience with Agile practices: backlog grooming, story slicing, and team metrics.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, branching strategies, and cloud-based environment management.
• Strong background in test automation and API tools such as Postman, Swagger, Playwright, Cypress, PHPUnit, Selenium, or xUnit.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical risks into business language.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience migrating from monolith to SaaS-based e-commerce (e.g., OroCommerce, Magento).
• Exposure to iPaaS platforms (Boomi, Workato, MuleSoft).
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools or automation frameworks.
• Background in WCAG accessibility standards and performance optimization.
• Understanding of Terraform/Bicep and container orchestration with Docker or Kubernetes.

Education & Certifications You Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

What We Offer

At Trissential, you’ll have the opportunity to leave a lasting mark on a next-gen commerce platform and 
• A competitive salary up to $165k annually

• Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents including medical, dental, vision, free tele-health, HSA with company contribution and matching 401(k) plan.
• Hybrid Flexibility – Onsite in Chicago or remote with periodic in-person collaboration.  Must be able to travel occassionally if remote.
• 3 Weeks PTO – Plus paid holidays and a culture that respects balance.
• Career Growth – Lead complex transformation initiatives and expand your leadership influence.

This role is only open to candidates authorized to work in the U.S.