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ABOUT YOU

E-commerce fashion retailer offering personalized recommendations

Head of Engineering - Commerce Finance Tech

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHamburg, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience accompanying the development of highly scalable software products in an agile environment.
  • Deep understanding of software architecture and infrastructure setups in common cloud providers such as AWS and Google Cloud.
  • Experience designing scalable systems and data modeling.
  • Deep understanding of business and technology processes.
  • Comfort working with senior technical and non-technical stakeholders, including Directors, VPs, and C-suite executives.
  • An analytical, data-driven, and efficiency-focused approach.
  • Ability to work hands-on with attention to detail and a get-things-done mentality.
  • Very good written and spoken English skills.
  • Good communication skills, especially in English.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and enable key strategic initiatives across the system landscape in close collaboration with application teams.
  • Build performant, highly scalable technical solutions in close cooperation with core teams.
  • Draft architectural decisions and ensure reliable, state-of-the-art products.
  • Build and manage high-performing engineering teams within the Finance Tech Unit, including hiring, coaching, and mentoring.
  • Manage a unit of two tech teams and collaborate closely with business stakeholders.
  • Report directly to VP-level leadership and prepare decisions for Managing Directors.
  • Challenge business requirements to balance technical complexity with business value.
  • Provide leadership to engineering teams and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with one or more of these tools or languages: Python, Google BigQuery, AWS, MySQL, or PHP.

About the Company

ABOUT YOU

E-commerce fashion retailer offering personalized recommendations

ABOUT YOU is an online fashion retailer that offers a wide range of clothing, shoes, and accessories from over 2,000 top brands. The company serves fashion-conscious women who follow the latest trends and styles. It runs on an e-commerce website that provides a seamless shopping experience with a user-friendly interface, easy ordering, and multiple payment options. Revenue comes from selling products directly to consumers, often supported by promotions and discounts. Data analytics power personalized shopping by recommending items based on individual preferences and browsing history. Compared with competitors, ABOUT YOU stands out with its expansive brand selection, data-driven personalized recommendations, frequent promotions, and a focus on a smooth online experience. The company's goal is to help customers discover and buy the latest fashion items efficiently while driving sales through tailored offerings.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Hamburg, Germany
Founded
2013

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