Contract to hire We are seeking a hands-on Lead E-Commerce Developer to set technical direction and guide a team of engineers. This role blends deep technical expertise with strong leadership and mentorship — ideal for someone who thrives in code, sets high standards, and enables others to succeed. The right candidate has 10+ years of full-stack experience, with mastery of React/Next.js and Java, and proven architectural vision. You’ll be responsible for driving modernization efforts, overseeing code reviews, and contributing directly to development while elevating the team around you. Responsibilities • Lead technical direction for full-stack e-commerce platform development. • Contribute hands-on with React/Next.js, Java, and JavaScript. • Define and enforce architectural standards for scalability, maintainability, and security. • Guide a team of 7–8 engineers through mentorship, code reviews, and best practices (no direct reports). • Ensure clean, efficient, and well-tested code. • Drive modernization initiatives, including multi-tenant architecture and legacy system retirement. • Partner cross-functionally with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals. • Maintain a healthy balance between new feature delivery and technical debt management. Requirements • 10+ years of full-stack development experience (under 8 years considered too junior). • Strong proficiency in React and Next.js (required). • Proficiency in Java and JavaScript. • Experience with microservices architecture and high-transactional platforms. • Proven track record of technical leadership, architecture, and mentoring. • E-commerce experience (preferred, not required). Nice-to-Haves • Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) • jQuery (big plus) • CommerceTools or other headless commerce solutions • Experience integrating with ERP, CRM, OMS, or payment systems