Head of Engineering - Payments

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19 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Expert/Leader
Information Technology • Software
The Role
Lead the engineering team at ThriveCart, focusing on scaling the eCommerce platform, overseeing product development, and implementing best software practices.
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About ThriveCart:

ThriveCart is the leading no-code sales platform for digital course creators, coaches, entrepreneurs, and online businesses looking to boost revenue, drive conversions, and scale audiences. ThriveCart powers over 65,000 businesses and 12 million enrolled students, generating over $2 billion in annual sales. The platform provides all the tools businesses need to create high-converting checkout experiences, manage powerful affiliate campaigns, and deliver seamless student experiences with its built-in learning management system, Learn/Learn+.

Location:

Remote in Europe or in Asia

Must have full authorization to work in country of residence being in Europe or in Asia.

Job Overview:

As the Head of Engineering at ThriveCart, you will lead our engineering team to build and scale our high-performance eCommerce platform. You’ll drive architectural decisions, ensure best practices in development, and cultivate a culture of innovation and technical excellence. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who thrives in a fast-paced, product-led environment.

What Your Work Will Entail:

  • Technical Leadership: Define and execute the engineering vision, ensuring scalability, security, and performance of the ThriveCart platform.
  • Team Management: Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing engineering team, fostering a collaborative and growth-focused culture.
  • Product Development: Work closely with product, design, and business stakeholders to develop and launch new features that enhance user experience and business outcomes.
  • Scalability & Performance: Oversee infrastructure, system architecture, and DevOps strategies to ensure a reliable and scalable platform.
  • Quality & Best Practices: Implement and enforce best practices for software development, including CI/CD, code reviews, testing, and security protocols.
  • Innovation: Stay ahead of industry trends, evaluating new technologies and methodologies to keep ThriveCart at the forefront of eCommerce innovation.

What You Bring To This Role:

  • 10+ years of software engineering experience, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
  • Proven track record of scaling and leading engineering teams in a SaaS and eCommerce environment.
  • Experience with payment processing, checkout systems, or related eCommerce technologies is required.
  • Deep expertise in modern web technologies, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or similar), and software architecture best practices.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions in a high-growth setting.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align engineering efforts with business goals.

Learn More About ThriveCart:

Our Values are:

Commit to Excellence
Find a Way
Help Each Other
Keep Growing
Data First

Top Skills

AWS
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GCP
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The Company
London
31 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

ThriveCart is the leading sales platform for digital course creators, coaches, entrepreneurs, and online businesses looking to boost revenue, drive conversions, and scale audiences. Its no-code funnel builder is engineered to optimize the sales process through its high-converting checkout pages, powerful affiliate management tools, and advanced behavioral sequencing. In addition, ThriveCart’s native Learning Management System, Learn and Learn+, enables users to easily manage and build membership bases and grow customer lifetime value. ThriveCart powers over 50,000 businesses that have generated over $5 billion in sales

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