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eCommerce brand specializing in daily goods for businesses and consumers.
The Role
Company Overview
Reli. is headquartered in Cerritos, CA. We are Hybrid Remote. Our work-from-home days are on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Our in-office days are on Tuesdays and Thursdays to facilitate team bonding and collaboration.
Position Summary
We are seeking a technically strong and people-centric Data & Automation Engineering Manager to co-lead our growing team of software developers and technical project managers. The Data & Automation team builds internal tools and scripts that empower cross-functional partners, particularly in digital advertising, product, and supply chain. These solutions help scale our eCommerce engine, which currently processes 10,000+ orders daily for our over 1,000,000+ customers,including Marvel, Domino’s, and Lululemon. In this leadership role, you will co-manage a high-impact team of up to 7 engineers focused on Python scripting, data automation, and analytics tooling. You’ll guide architecture decisions, ensure technical excellence, and nurture career development across the team. This is an ideal opportunity for a hands-on manager passionate about team growth, system design, and collaborative problem-solving in a high-scale eCommerce setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership & Development: Manage, coach, and mentor a team of up to 7 engineers and developers. Build individual growth plans, foster a culture of collaboration, and provide regular, actionable feedback.
- Technical Oversight: Lead architecture and code quality efforts, particularly in Python-based automation. Support the design of modular, scalable tools that serve teams in digital advertising, operations, and product.
- Project Execution: Guide projects from concept to deployment, managing scope, technical strategy, and stakeholder expectations. Ensure solutions are efficient, maintainable, and aligned with business needs.
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., marketing, supply chain, operations) to understand workflows, identify automation opportunities, and translate business goals into technical deliverables.
- Mentorship & Code Review: Support junior developers through technical reviews, sharing best practices in scripting, modular architecture, and data handling.
- Continuous Optimization: Drive process improvements through data analysis and feedback loops. Champion a continuous improvement mindset, both technically and operationally.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education & Experience: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. 5+ years of professional coding experience, with 3+ years managing or mentoring technical teams.
- Technical Skills: Strong hands-on expertise in Python and libraries such as Polars, Pandas, NumPy, and SQL. Demonstrated experience with data automation, scripting large-scale processes, and tool development. Familiarity with CI/CD, Git, and modular codebases.
- Industry Insight: Experience working in or with eCommerce, digital advertising, or logistics environments is a strong plus.
- Leadership & Growth Mindset: Proven track record of supporting junior engineers and fostering a learning culture. Passion for mentoring and guiding structured career growth.
- Problem Solving & Communication: Clear communicator with strong analytical skills and resourcefulness. Ability to work through ambiguity and develop practical, scalable solutions.
Core Leadership Qualities
- Accountability & Ownership: Takes responsibility for outcomes and instills the same in team members. Follows through on commitments and encourages a culture of ownership and pride in work.
- Emotional Intelligence: High level of self-awareness and emotion management – stays calm under pressure, handles feedback constructively, and supports associates in managing workplace stress or challenges.
- Effective Communication: Clear and transparent in communicating goals, feedback, and company values. Actively listens to the team’s needs and fosters open dialogue. Able to train and coach team members, encouragingly conveying knowledge.
- People Development: Passion for mentoring and developing others. Invests time in training team members on core skills, provides growth opportunities, and celebrates improvements and achievements. Builds an environment where continuous learning is encouraged.
- Continuous Improvement Mindset: Embraces change and innovation. Proactively identifies process gaps or quality issues and proposes creative solutions. Leads by example in seeking ways to improve efficiency, accuracy, and service levels.
Why Join Us?
- Growth Plan: Reli.’s cornerstone core value is Supporting Happiness. Included within that core value is cultivating the professional growth of Reli. team members. Each Reli. team members are provided with a Growth Plan that lays out opportunities for promotions and compensation raises in recognition of strong performance and contributions.
- Culture & Values: Expect an upbeat culture that celebrates wins and supports happiness.
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, etc.)
- 15 Days PTO to Start + 1 additional day per year working at Reli.
- 10 Paid Holidays in addition to PTO
- Hybrid Work Schedule
- Regular Team Happy Hours/Events
- Employer Matching for 401(k)
- Health Care (Medical, Vision, Dental) - Blue Shield PPO or HMO Medical Insurance
- Monthly wellness stipend of up to $260 for mental, emotional, and physical well-being
- Life Insurance
- Hybrid Remote: Reli. is headquartered in Cerritos, CA. We are Hybrid Remote. Our work-from-home days are on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Our in-office days are on Tuesdays and Thursdays to facilitate collaboration and team bonding.
Fantastic employee benefits:
Equal Opportunity Employer
Reli. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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The Company
What We Do
Reli. is a family-owned business built around strong values and a passion to serve our customers. Our drive stemmed from seeing a need for custom-tailored quality products at wholesale prices & quantities. We wanted to be able to put quality first and still be able to provide honest pricing. With our global and domestic operations, we have the freedom to center each and every decision around our valued customers. We approach all our work with the same drive and energy to make sure our customers can always rely on Reli.
