Senior Platform Manager, Online Store / 3644583

Experience AppleThere's the typical job. Punch in, push paper, punch out, repeat. Then there's a career at Apple. Where you're encouraged to defy routine. To explore the far reaches of the possible. To travel uncharted paths. And to be a part of something far bigger than yourself. Because around here, changing the world just comes with the job description. We are committed to diversity. Apple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. www.apple.com/jobs Position Description:Apple is seeking an experienced Software Engineering manager to lead the platform development of the next generation of the Apple Online Store. This senior manager will be responsible for not only the technical leadership and management of the platform engineering team, but also the evangelism of the e-commerce platform across Apple.As the foundation for the Apple Online Store, the management of the e-commerce platform has a major impact Apple's online strategy.Responsibilities:- Day to day leadership for a senior engineering team with a focus on employee development- Strong skills moving core technology teams away from tactical operation issues and towards strategic feature development- Dedicated problem-solver with the ability to work in a fast paced environment where multiple releases are a fact of life- In-depth knowledge and experience designing and developing globally distributed applications- Ability to establish and enforce a reliable set of metrics geared towards constantly improving the quality of the platformRequirements:- Minimum of 7 years of professional software development experience with in-depth knowledge in object-oriented programming (Java, C++, and/or Objective-C), server-side web application development (J2EE and/or WebObjects), and front-end web development (JavaScript, DHTML, AJAX), as well as strong SQL skills.- Effective hiring practices which brings new talent to the team- Significant demonstrated experience developing e-commerce applications in a multi-tier, distributed environment. - Track record of successfully evangelizing technology across a large organization- Maniacal attention to technical detail- Demonstrated experience with a variety of development methodologies and willingness to adapt these to the needs of an organization- Comfortable managing a multitude of projects inside of multiple releases- Ability to actively and efficiently collaborate with both business and design teams to validate technology decisions- Proven success managing both local and remote engineering team Perk #56: New ways to stretch your mind. No company thinks in as many directions, and on as many levels, as Apple. Mental workouts are a standard part of every workday. Learn more about Apple Inc.