About Gap Inc.
Our brands bridge the gaps we see in the world. Old Navy democratizes style to ensure everyone has access to quality fashion at every price point. Athleta unleashes the potential of every woman, regardless of body size, age or ethnicity. Banana Republic believes in sustainable luxury for all. And Gap inspires the world to bring individuality to modern, responsibly made essentials.
This simple idea—that we all deserve to belong, and on our own terms—is core to who we are as a company and how we make decisions. Our team is made up of thousands of people across the globe who take risks, think big, and do good for our customers, communities, and the planet. Ready to learn fast, create with audacity and lead boldly? Join our team.
About the Role
In this role, you will you manage teams of leaders and coders who develop high quality, accessible, responsive & performant code for the purpose of marketing content. In this role you will be developing new strategies and capabilities for WCD that will drive Gap Inc.’s financial success through new technology, tools, processes, and coding practices and procedures. You will need to be passionate about content development and bring your learnings of new coding techniques and technologies.
What You'll Do
Code and develop tools, marketing content and feature development for our brands
Troubleshoot coding issues, risks and bugs to avoid any poor customer experiences and effectively communicate with cross functional partners and leadership
Establish and maintain strong relationships with cross business partners such as partners brand production, marketing and creative teams and cross functional partners such as PdM, GapTech, design teams and UX to incorporate visual design, tests and new features into functional marketing content
Develop and lead others in key strategies and initiatives and their implementation
Responsible for planning, budget and end results; set policies and strategic direction for area/team
Lead teams of high-performing iOS/Android engineers to build an architecturally sustainable codebase with millions of MAU and ever-growing share of Gap Inc’s eCom revenue
Partner with the Product Manager to define a road map, work with other product teams to provide guidance
Set team goals and technical direction, ensuring an emphasis on quality (code coverage, test automation) and alignment with the larger organization
Participate in and lead code reviews and proof-of-concepts
Collaborate with other product teams to provide guidance, requirements and get feedback on their code and yours. Interactions with third-party vendors will also be required, as we leverage a variety of SDKs for payment, printing and other peripheral integrations.
Monitor and manage team performance, set goals, coach and develop engineers
Who You Are
Demonstrated ability of leading, managing and coaching others
Technical expert in web & email languages; demonstrates strong coding skills; proficient with cross platform and compatibility issues, eCommerce site development, production and programming
Evaluate relatively complex situations and analyze data to make judgments and recommend solutions
Exhibits strong written and oral communication skills; including strong time and project management and organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects under tight deadlines and resolving conflicts where confusion may arise
Able to filter, prioritize, analyze, and validate potentially complex In depth understanding of concepts and procedures within own subject area and understanding of procedures and concepts in other areas
A seasoned, mobile engineering leader with at least five years hands-on mobile application development experience with SWIFT/Objective C and/or React Native and strong examples of long-lived apps delivered over multiple releases. Experience with iOS/Android peripheral integration a strong plus (printers, payments, etc.)
Experience leading, inspiring, and motivating teams through effective communication, experience working in product-oriented organizations where you’ve influenced other product teams to deliver features that enhanced your product
Strong focus on security and understanding of how to handle customer data compliant with PCI, PII, GDPR, etc.
Experience architecting, designing and developing highly-scalled and available applications
Hands-on experience with iOS, Android app development and/or node.js also a strong plus (we leverage an in-house node.js façade API layer). Exposure and experience with eCom at scale also a strong plus.
Benefits at Gap Inc.
Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
Employee stock purchase plan.*
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
See more (https://corporate.gapinc.com/en-us/careers/gap-inc-careers/gap-inc-benefits) of the benefits we offer.
*For eligible employees
Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.
Salary Range: $185,500 - $245,800 USD
Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.
US Candidates
Please note that effective, June 30, 2022, Gap Inc. will no longer require any of its employees to wear face masks or require proof of COVID vaccination, unless required by local or state/provincial mandates or as part of Gap Inc’s quarantine guidelines after being exposed to or testing positive for COVID. Therefore, please disregard any language in any job posting that refers to Gap Inc.’s face mask and proof of vaccination policy as said policy is no longer effective.