Sitecore AI Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Sitecore XM Cloud / Sitecore AI Engineer with strong expertise in Order Cloud to lead the design and implementation of enterprise‑grade digital experience platforms.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for building scalable, headless digital solutions by integrating Sitecore XM Cloud with modern frontend technologies and Sitecore Order Cloud for sophisticated B2B/B2C commerce capabilities.

This role requires deep technical expertise in Sitecore headless architecture, modern React/Next.js development, cloud‑native deployments, performance optimization, and commerce workflow implementation.

• Headless Development:
  Design, develop, and enhance modern digital experiences using Next.js (v14/15+) integrated with Sitecore XM Cloud.
• Implement headless architecture using Sitecore JSS, Graph
  
  QL, and Type Script.
• Build scalable frontend applications leveraging reusable patterns and component‑driven architecture.
• Component Engineering:
  Develop reusable, maintainable, and enterprise‑grade UI components and templates.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, accessibility, security, and branding standards.
• Collaborate closely with UX/UI teams to deliver high‑quality customer experiences.
• Commerce & Order Cloud Development:
  Implement advanced commerce functionality using Sitecore Order Cloud.
• Develop custom pricing engines, inventory management logic, promotions, and transactional workflows.
• Integrate Order Cloud APIs with external enterprise systems and payment platforms.
• Performance Optimization:
  Implement modern rendering strategies including Static Site Generation (SSG), Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR), Server Components, and edge rendering concepts; optimize applications to achieve high Google Page Speed and Core Web Vitals benchmarks; write highly optimised, scalable, and maintainable production‑ready code.
• Dev Ops & Cloud Deployment:
  Manage and enhance CI/CD pipelines using Azure Dev Ops and Vercel; deploy and manage frontend applications on Vercel and cloud‑native environments; implement logging, monitoring, observability, and proactive alerting mechanisms.
• Mentorship & Engineering Excellence:
  Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards, security best practices, and development governance; mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership across teams; contribute to architectural decisions and technical roadmaps.
• Sitecore Ecosystem Integration:
  Work with broader Sitecore ecosystem products including Sitecore CDP, Sitecore Personalise, Sitecore Search, Sitecore Content Hub, Sitecore Analytics; support personalization, customer journey orchestration, and AI‑driven digital experience initiatives.

• Experience:
  
  5+ years of experience in .NET/C#/Sitecore web development.
• 2–3 years of hands‑on production experience with Sitecore XM Cloud.
• Strong experience implementing enterprise headless CMS solutions.
• Technical expertise: expert proficiency in Type Script, React.js, Next.js, Graph
  
  QL.
• Strong knowledge of Sitecore Headless Services (JSS), Experience Edge, SXA, REST/Graph
  
  QL APIs.
• Experience with composable DXP architectures and MACH principles is preferred.
• Commerce & Integration
  
  Experience:
  
  working with Sitecore Order Cloud implementations; knowledge of commerce integrations, API orchestration, and workflow automation.
• Dev Ops & Hosting:
  Proven experience with Vercel deployments, Azure Dev Ops pipelines, CI/CD automation, cloud‑native development practices.
• Performance & Quality: strong understanding of frontend performance optimisation techniques; experience implementing secure coding and scalable architecture practices.
• Certifications (Preferred):
  Sitecore XM Cloud Developer Certification, Sitecore AI Developer Certification, Sitecore Order Cloud Certification (preferred).

• Experience with enterprise‑scale digital transformation programmes.
• Exposure to AI‑driven personalization and customer data platforms.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Agile/Scrum delivery experience.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.