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Team for Career Site Technology In short Our Direct to Consumer (DTC) business is growing and expanding globally, and we’re looking for a Principal Engineer to help scale On’s commercial platform in the merchandising space and beyond.
In this role, you’ll be based in our Berlin office, directly reporting to the Senior Director of Engineering in Commercial Technology, working closely with our commercial platform teams, the product team and key stakeholders based both in Zurich and London.
All with the end goal to re-engineer for scale our commercial platform encompassing topics such as merchandising, content, pricing and more.
All while using the latest technology.
Your entrepreneurial and result-driven mindset, combined with strong hands-on technical oversight and execution skills, will make you a key member of the core team on which On’s future is built.
Your mission €“ Lead by example and with inclusion.
Drive collaborative projects by seeking diverse viewpoints, emphasising shared knowledge, and making balanced decisions that benefit both Technology at On and the broader company.
When required, always be eager to jump hands-on to move On forward and be comfortable with creating things from scratch to lead the team on the right path forward €“ Strategically align with business goals.
Proactively identify and address critical business areas, balancing technical solutions with company objectives for optimal results.
Craft strategies that not only respond to immediate market conditions but also anticipate future shifts, bridging the gap between visionary concepts and actionable strategies €“ Elevate Technology through Vision.
Communicate a compelling vision for the future of technology at On, engaging team members and broader business stakeholders.
Your passion and dedication to the vision should inspire and galvanise others to action €“ Drive Continuous Improvement.
Foster a culture where the technical bar is consistently raised.
Champion direct feedback and insights as tools to achieve this continuous evolution €“ Decisive Leadership.
Be at the forefront of high-level decisions that resonate across the organisation.
Your choices should always align with, and amplify, On€™s overarching strategy €“ Uphold Security and Compliance.
Maintain and enhance On€™s security standards, ensuring processes minimise risks and stay compliant Your story €“ You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field €“ With over 10 years under your belt, you€™ve mastered the art of building and optimising high-performance and availability tech systems €“ You bring proven experience as a Principal Engineer, including building and scaling high-traffic services from the ground up by driving significant technical initiatives, and demonstrating strong business acumen €“ You possess strong problem-solving skills to tackle complex technical and product challenges, are a genuine team player, and communicate exceptionally well in English €“ You are confident working with a modern tech stack, including proficiency in more than one Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) language or TypeScript, Node.
s, PostgreSQL, GCP, and Kafka Stream €“ You have experience taking part in strategies to attract and retain top-tier engineering talent and are committed to continuously raising the bar within the team through effective mentorship and professional development €“ Experience working with external partners and technology vendors is a plus Attributes of a successful candidate.
€“ Pragmatic Problem Solver.
You excel at tackling complex challenges with practical, efficient solutions, always prioritising simplicity and avoiding unnecessary system complexity €“ Collaborative Influencer.
A true leader rather than a manager, you€™re adept at guiding team decisions and fostering consensus through professional and constructive influence €“ Committed to Growth and Feedback.
You€™re comfortable providing candid feedback to both peers and leadership, and equally eager to integrate feedback from others to continuously elevate your own expertise Meet the team As you might expect from a running brand, the E-Commerce team at On is a fast-paced place to be.
You will work in a team with other Software Engineers and Product Managers.
You will collaborate with roles including Designers, Data Analytics, Marketing and others.