Engineering Manager

Decathlon unveiled our new purpose: "Bring people together through sport to make wellbeing accessible for all"

This purpose signifies our transformation from a traditional retailer to a global sustainable sports brand aiming to deliver the physical, emotional, and societal benefits of sport to people worldwide. Rooted in the values of Vitality, Generosity, Responsibility, and Authenticity, this mission directs the efforts of over 100,000 passionate teammates globally, ensuring sport is accessible to everyone regardless of their level or physical condition.

About the Role

We are seeking a Technically Rooted Leader to head our engineering organization across the APAC region. In this pivotal role, you will own the technical strategy and reliability of our e-commerce platforms spanning 12 countries in Asia.

Based in Singapore, you will lead a diverse team of software engineers across Singapore and Vietnam. You will act as the vital bridge between technology, people, and business growth, by defining the long-term technical vision while mentoring a high-performing engineering org.

Key Responsibilities

Organizational Leadership: Lead and scale a team of 20+ engineers across multiple stacks (Web, Backend, iOS, Android, DevOps, and Support). You will manage managers and foster a culture of engineering excellence.

Platform Strategy & Architecture: Act as the final technical authority for architectural decisions, microservices transitions, and the evolution of our cloud-native ecosystem.

Reliability & Scale: Own platform uptime and operational health, ensuring the infrastructure scales to support +30% YoY business growth and peak traffic events.

Stakeholder Alignment: Translate complex technical roadmaps into business value for executive leadership and HQ stakeholders.

The Technical Stack

We are looking for a leader who remains fluent in

Infrastructure: GCP, Kubernetes.

Backend: SpringBoot, Kafka, OpenSearch.

Frontend/Mobile: React/Next.js, Native Mobile (Android/iOS), KMP.

Requirements

Your profile

Architecture Expertise: Deep experience in microservices, cloud-native systems, and high-availability platforms.

Communication: Full professional proficiency in English is mandatory. French language skills are a significant advantage due to frequent collaboration with our Global HQ.

Professional Experience: Roughly 8-10 years of experience in the tech industry, demonstrating a clear progression from Individual Contributor to Engineering Leadership.

Leadership: Proven track record of managing "teams of teams" and navigating the complexities of a distributed APAC/Global workforce.

Benefits

💰 A Remuneration That Grows With You

Salary in accordance with your experience

Monthly bonus based on sales performance - up to 20%.

Dive into the opportunity to become a Shareholder and share in the success of our global family.

At the end of the year, reap the rewards of profit sharing based on the performances across the country.

🚀 Climb the Career Ladder

Elevate your skills with the power of our internal Decathlon Academy – upskill and re-skill your way to greatness.

Chart your course with local and global career progression opportunities (Zig-zag and/or specialization) in retail, procurement and support team.

❤️ Because We Care About You

We've got your well-being covered with comprehensive medical and insurance coverage.

Enjoy a flexible spending allowance annually for Sports & Health related expenses, including dental, vision and wellness activities;

Enjoy staff discount across ALL Decathlon products

🏋️‍♀️ Sports, Community, and Bonding

Kick off those shoes and join in the sports fun after work or during team meetings.

Immerse yourself in a vibrant community of like-minded, sporty individuals just like you!

At Decathlon, we're not just a workplace – we're a lifestyle, and we want you to experience the very best. Join us and let's conquer the world of sports together! 🌟🏆🎉

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