[Leading Enterprise/ E-Commerce] Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager Salary: Competitive and based on experience Location: Taipei City Keywords: E-Commerce, Technical Leadership, Agile Development, Cloud Platforms, Microservices Architecture, High Availability, Security and Compliance, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Mentorship, Scalable Systems An exciting opportunity awaits for an experienced Engineering Manager to join a thriving e-commerce organisation in Taipei City. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about building and maintaining robust, scalable platforms that support high-frequency transactions and deliver seamless user experiences. You will be at the heart of technical decision-making, collaborating with talented teams across Product, Design, Marketing, and Data Science to shape the future of digital commerce. The company offers a supportive environment where your expertise in security, cloud technologies, and distributed systems will be highly valued. With a strong focus on professional growth, knowledge sharing, and flexible working opportunities, this position provides the ideal setting for you to nurture both your team’s development and your own career progression. * Lead a skilled engineering team responsible for developing core functionalities of a large-scale e-commerce platform, ensuring reliability and performance even under heavy transaction loads. * Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners including Product Managers, Designers, Marketers, and Data Scientists to define objectives and drive impactful projects from conception to delivery. * Enjoy a workplace culture that values continuous learning, mentorship, and flexible working arrangements designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

What you'll do:

As an Engineering Manager based in Taipei City, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technological backbone of a leading e-commerce platform. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve guiding your team through complex challenges related to scalability, security, and high availability. You will work hand-in-hand with colleagues from various departments to ensure that every technical initiative aligns seamlessly with broader business objectives. By leveraging your experience in cloud platforms and microservices architecture, you will oversee the design of resilient systems that can adapt to evolving market demands. Your commitment to Agile methodologies will help maintain momentum without compromising quality. Through mentorship and thoughtful leadership, you will cultivate an environment where engineers feel empowered to grow their skills while delivering exceptional results. Your proactive approach to monitoring system health and implementing robust security protocols will be crucial in safeguarding both user data and business operations.

• Guide an engineering team in designing, developing, and maintaining the essential services that power a scalable e-commerce platform capable of handling significant transaction volumes.
• Work collaboratively with Product Managers, Designers, Marketing professionals, and Data Scientists to align technical initiatives with business goals and customer needs.
• Set clear team goals and expectations while fostering a nurturing environment focused on growth, open communication, and timely feedback.
• Plan and execute the technical roadmap by anticipating future trends in e-commerce technology and scaling requirements to ensure long-term platform success.
• Champion Agile development practices such as Scrum or Kanban alongside CI/CD pipelines to maintain a steady pace of high-quality software delivery.
• Oversee system architecture decisions with an emphasis on high availability, security best practices, optimal performance, and compliance requirements.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance during project planning sessions while mentoring engineers through code reviews and architectural discussions.
• Ensure robust security measures are implemented by staying informed about cybersecurity threats, fraud prevention techniques, firewalls, and penetration testing methodologies.
• Monitor system health proactively using data-driven insights to identify areas for improvement in reliability or efficiency.
• Drive operational excellence by encouraging innovation within the team while upholding standards for documentation and process improvement.

What you bring:

To excel as an Engineering Manager in this role, you will bring extensive experience from both hands-on software development and technical leadership positions within high-traffic digital environments. Your background should include architecting scalable solutions using modern programming languages while navigating the complexities of distributed systems. You are adept at leveraging cloud infrastructure tools to build reliable services that meet stringent uptime requirements. Your interpersonal skills enable you to collaborate effectively across departments—translating business needs into actionable engineering plans—and your empathetic approach fosters trust within your team. Experience guiding teams through Agile processes ensures projects remain on track without sacrificing quality or morale. Familiarity with industry-standard security practices is essential given the sensitive nature of e-commerce operations. If you have additional expertise in payment processing technologies or AI-powered personalisation systems—or if you have contributed insights through data analysis—your contributions will be especially valued.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent practical experience demonstrating deep technical understanding.
• At least eight years of hands-on software development experience utilising languages such as Java or Python within complex environments.
• A minimum of three years spent in technical leadership roles managing large-scale projects with at least two years directly leading teams within the e-commerce sector.
• Proven track record of developing and scaling high-traffic web applications or e-commerce platforms over at least two years.
• Comprehensive knowledge of microservices architecture principles as well as distributed system design for robust service delivery.
• Practical expertise with major cloud platforms like AWS, GCP or Azure along with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform), containerisation (Kubernetes/Docker), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Exceptional communication skills enabling effective collaboration across diverse teams including product management, design, marketing, and data science functions.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive under pressure while balancing multiple priorities in fast-evolving environments.
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks such as Scrum or Kanban supporting efficient project execution within engineering teams.
• Preferred: An advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Computer Science or related discipline; experience with payment processing systems; knowledge of security protocols (OAuth/OIDC/PCI-DSS); familiarity with AI-driven personalisation; proficiency in website performance optimisation; background in data analysis or A/B testing for operational improvements.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a leader in digital commerce by prioritising not only technological excellence but also employee wellbeing. Here you’ll find a collaborative atmosphere where knowledge sharing is encouraged at every level—from regular training opportunities to mentorship programmes designed for continuous professional growth. Flexible working arrangements allow you to balance personal commitments alongside ambitious career goals. The company’s commitment to inclusivity means all voices are heard when shaping new products or refining existing processes. As part of this forward-thinking team based in Taipei City’s vibrant tech community, you’ll enjoy access to cutting-edge resources while contributing meaningfully to projects that impact millions of users daily. Whether you’re passionate about advancing your technical skills or eager to mentor others on their journey, this is an environment where your efforts are recognised—and rewarded—with genuine opportunities for advancement.

What's next:

If you are ready to take the next step in your career journey as an Engineering Manager driving impactful change within e-commerce technology, we encourage you to apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your future team is excited to connect with you!