Head of Web Development

Careers Activate TalentRemote — South Africa

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Manager

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, candidates should possess:Extensive experience in web development, particularly with Shopify and modern web frameworks. Strong skills in systems architecture, integrations, and performance optimization. A passion for mentoring and developing junior developers. Proficiency in version control systems and deployment practices. Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

About the job

Location: Global / Remote

Time Zone Expectations: PST (Pacific Time)

Employment Type: Full-Time (Exempt)

Reporting To: Head of Website

Overview

Join us as we embark on a transformative journey to redefine premium consumer products through innovation and exceptional user experiences in the comfort of home. From our humble beginnings, we have evolved into a highly profitable, omnichannel brand poised for pre-IPO success. We blend superior product performance with engaging lifestyle narratives to exceed customer expectations.

We are on the lookout for a Head of Web Development to spearhead our digital landscape. This role is ideal for a hands-on, technical leader who embodies the role of a technical authority, promotes best practices, and ensures our web platforms are cutting-edge, scalable, and secure.

If you are driven by the desire to create a consumer brand that transcends the ordinary, we encourage you to apply.

Role Summary

As the Head of Web Development, you will take charge as the lead developer and architect overseeing our entire web development function. You will guide a team of developers while actively engaging in coding, solution reviews, architectural direction, and ensuring exceptional execution across all digital initiatives.

This position demands extensive experience in Shopify development, modern web frameworks, systems architecture, integrations, and performance/security optimization. You will collaborate across eCommerce, Marketing, Creative, Operations, and IT to turn business objectives into scalable technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the lead developer, responsible for architecting, coding, and reviewing solutions for web platforms (Shopify, custom applications, integrations, internal tools).
Serve as the primary technical resource for the development team, offering mentorship, troubleshooting support, and engineering best practices.
Own the overall architecture of the web ecosystem, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and alignment with business goals.
Mentor, coach, and motivate a team of developers, setting clear expectations and ensuring excellence in development processes.
Establish and enforce best practices for:

Version control (Git)
CI/CD pipelines
Testing and deployment
Environment management
Monitoring, uptime, and reliability

Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to scope and deliver high-impact web solutions.
Lead sprint planning and development workflows to ensure timely and successful delivery of projects.

About Careers Activate Talent

At Careers Activate Talent, we are redefining the expectations of premium consumer products through innovation and performance. Our journey, from humble beginnings to a profitable, omnichannel brand, highlights our commitment to exceptional consumer experiences. Join us to be part of a team that believes in the power of superior product performance and engaging storytelling.

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