IT Specialist

Weee! is the largest and fastest-growing ethnic e-grocer in the United States, operating in one of the largest underserved categories in retail with affordable access to exciting ethnic food. By partnering with local suppliers, redesigning the value chain and leveraging social buying, Weee! is reshaping the grocery business entirely. You can read more about us on Business Insider, Reuters and TechCrunch.

Weee! is headquartered in Fremont, CA, and is currently available coast to coast with exceptional growth (5x YoY) across geographies, categories and ethnicities. We have raised $800M+ in funding to date from leading investors including Softbank Vision Funds, DST, Blackstone, Tiger Global, Lightspeed Ventures, Goodwater Capital, XVC and iFly. The opportunity now is to join a rocketship as we prepare for the next stage of growth, and an eventual public listing.

Job Duties:

• Design, implement, and manage information systems to support organizational goals.
• Ensure integration and interoperability between various systems and platforms.
• Develop and maintain robust data architectures for storage, retrieval, and analysis.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess and fulfill IT and information system needs.
• Install, configure, and maintain hardware, software, and network systems.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to operating systems, applications, and hardware.
• Monitor system performance and ensure reliable operation.
• Manage and maintain local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), and other network systems.
• Use advanced analytics and visualization tools to derive actionable insights from data.
• Optimize existing systems for better performance, scalability, and security.
• Perform network upgrades, backup, and recovery tasks.
• Ensure network security through firewalls, antivirus, and intrusion detection systems.
• Maintain data integrity and backup processes.
• Implement advanced security protocols to protect sensitive organizational data.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
• Provide support for database management systems and cloud solutions.
• Offer helpdesk support for employees, addressing technical queries and issues.
• Train staff in new technologies and tools.
• Provide advanced technical support and training for internal teams.
• Develop user manuals and guidelines for efficient system usage.
• Implement security measures to protect against cyber threats and data breaches.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
• Plan and execute system upgrades or new installations.
• Lead IT-related projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams during IT implementations.
• Collaborate with other departments to determine technological needs and implement.

• Comprehensive health insurance package, including medical, dental, and vision.  PPO/HMO packages
• 401k, 4% company match
• Equity and Bonus 
• Vacation, sick and holiday time off
• Monthly mobile stipend
• Monthly Weee! Points credits