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At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent where our associate population is as diverse as the communities we serve, live and work. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet in a way that will make us proud for years to come because we believe the world is a brighter, happier place when everyone has access to the things that make them happy!

Job Title: Core Engineering Manager (Seamless Ecommerce Capabilities)

Job Description:

As the Core Engineering Manager at BBW, you will lead the design, development, and optimization of backend services which power Seamless Ecommerce Capabilities across multiple digital touchpoints such as web, mobile, and POS. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, resilient, and high-performing backend services on Azure RedHat OpenShift. Leveraging your expertise in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, Knative Functions, GraphQL, and API management (Azure APIM), you’ll drive backend orchestration that supports BBW’s ecommerce operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Development Leadership

• Develop scalable, resilient backend services for a seamless experience across digital touchpoints.

• Architect microservices using Java, Spring Boot, GraphQL, and Knative Functions.

• Manage API integration via Azure APIM, ensuring secure, efficient communication.

• Lead backend engineers, fostering innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

Platform & Integration Management

• Implement GraphQL as a BFF (Backend for Frontend) layer for data access across frontend channels.

• Oversee real-time integration with Kafka/Talend, ensuring seamless data exchange.

• Collaborate with DevOps on CI/CD pipelines, aligning development and operational needs.

• Ensure integration with third-party platforms for secrets management, monitoring, and authentication.

Architectural Design & Innovation

• Design robust, scalable backend architecture to support ecommerce growth.

• Drive cloud-native innovations, including efficient data access via GraphQL.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Ensure backend architecture supports consistent user experiences across web, mobile, and POS.

• Work with SRE and security teams to ensure service reliability and compliance.

Qualifications

Technical Expertise:

• 8+ years in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices in high-transaction environments.

• Proven experience in cloud-native application development on Azure RedHat OpenShift.

• Extensive API management expertise with Azure APIM.

• Strong knowledge of GraphQL and event-driven architectures (Kafka/Talend).

Leadership Experience:

• 5+ years of leading engineering teams, preferably in ecommerce or retail.

• Proven ability to drive large-scale projects and meet business needs.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Strong interpersonal skills with experience working across teams.

• Proficiency in Agile methodologies.

Salary: 118,000-145,000

Why Join Us?

Lead the development of a cutting-edge backend platform that drives BBW's ecommerce across web, mobile, and in-store channels. This role offers the opportunity to shape BBW's digital future, ensuring scalability, security, and a consistent user experience. Join us to elevate our ecommerce capabilities and lead a talented engineering team.

Core Competencies

• Lead with Curiosity & Humility

• Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow

• Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose

• Observe, Engage & Connect

• Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence

• Deliver Business Results

Benefits

We invite you to join Gingham Nation, where we invest in our associates through competitive compensation, benefits, and development opportunities, so they can continue to be their best at work, at home, and in their communities. Benefits offered to our eligible associates include a no cost mental health and well-being program, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, flexible and affordable saving programs, paid time off and a merchandise discount. Visit bbwbenefits.com (https://careers.bathandbodyworks.com/en/about-us/benefits/) for details.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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