We are looking for a Commerce Platform Architect to join a central IT team supporting global digital initiatives. In this role, you will oversee technical delivery and define implementation approaches across customizations, integrations, system architecture, and data models.
You will act as the key technical authority, guiding agile delivery teams through architectural decisions and ensuring solutions meet both current business needs and future scalability requirements. The focus is on building a robust, modular, and future-proof commerce platform.
Key Responsibilities
* Collaborate with business stakeholders, functional teams, and architects to translate business needs into technical solutions
* Define and design scalable, secure, and high-performing commerce architecture, including integrations with other enterprise systems
* Communicate and present technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences
* Guide agile teams in defining, documenting, and implementing technical requirements and development standards
* Identify and manage technical risks related to complexity, integrations, performance, and scalability
* Perform technical analysis, document architectural decisions, and validate development estimates
* Troubleshoot complex challenges and propose sustainable, innovative solutions
* Oversee platform lifecycle activities, including upgrades, transformations, and optimizations
* Identify and reduce technical debt in collaboration with architecture teams
* Drive continuous improvement in development processes and platform quality
* Stay up to date with advancements in digital commerce technologies and assess their impact
* Lead knowledge-sharing initiatives and support team capability growth
Your Profile
* 5+ years of experience in commerce platform implementation and project delivery
* 7+ years of experience in software development and programming
* Proven track record as a technical or solution architect within e-commerce environments
* Strong understanding of commerce architecture, data modeling, and development best practices
* Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development workflows
* Knowledge of microservices architecture principles
* Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly
* Leadership experience with the ability to guide and mentor development teams
* Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments
Nice to Have
* Experience with modern front-end frameworks or headless commerce solutions
* Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., Azure or similar)
* Experience with digital asset management or content platforms
What’s Offered
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Flexible working hours and hybrid/remote work options
* Comprehensive health and insurance coverage
* Learning and development opportunities with access to training programs
* Career growth opportunities within an international environment
* Sustainability-focused organization with a long-term vision
* Additional perks such as employee discounts, wellbeing initiatives, and social activities
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