Ecommerce Architect

Purpose

The eCommerce Architect owns the technical architecture and integration strategy for  and the broader eCommerce technology ecosystem. This role sets the standards for how the platform is built, integrated, and scaled — spanning front-end architecture (React and modern web frameworks), back-end services, and large-scale commerce platforms such as Salesforce Commerce Cloud or Websphere Commerce. Partnering closely with the eCommerce Leadership, the eCommerce Architect translates long-term technology strategy into a coherent, extensible architecture and provides technical authority across engineering pods without direct people-management responsibility.

This individual also leads the organization's adoption of modern, AI-augmented engineering practices — including the responsible use of AI-assisted (“vibe coding”) development tools — to improve delivery speed while safeguarding quality, security, and long-term maintainability.

Enterprise & Solution Architecture Define and maintain the target-state architecture for , including front-end, back-end, integration, and data layers Establish architecture patterns and standards for React-based front-end applications and full-stack service design Lead architecture reviews for major initiatives, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise architecture principles Platform Strategy & Modernization Own the technical roadmap for the core commerce platform (e.g., Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Websphere Commerce), including upgrades, replatforming, and composable/headless commerce initiatives Evaluate emerging platforms, frameworks, and vendor solutions, providing build/buy/partner recommendations to the Sr.

Director, eCommerce Technology Design integration architecture across commerce, OMS, search, personalization, payments, and other supporting systems Technical Standards & Governance Establish and evangelize coding standards, design patterns, and technical best practices across the eCommerce engineering organization Define guidelines for the safe and effective use of AI-assisted development tools across the engineering organization, balancing speed with code quality, security, and compliance Participate in enterprise architecture, security, and IT governance forums on behalf of eCommerce Technology Cross-Functional Technical Leadership Act as the senior-most technical authority for Lead Engineers, Senior Engineers, and Engineers across the eCommerce organization, without formal reporting relationships Partner with Product, Design, and business stakeholders to translate strategic goals into sound technical solutions Mentor Lead and Senior eCommerce Engineers on architecture, system design, and platform expertise Emerging Technology & Innovation Continuously evaluate emerging technologies (AI/ML tooling, composable commerce, edge/CDN strategies, etc.)

for applicability to  Prototype and validate new architectural approaches before broader team adoption Represent eCommerce Technology in industry forums, vendor briefings, and technology evaluations.

10+ years of professional software development experience, including significant full-stack engineering work 5+ years of experience in a solution architect, enterprise architect, or comparable senior technical role for large-scale eCommerce or digital commerce platforms Expert-level knowledge of React and modern front-end architecture, along with strong back-end/systems design experience Demonstrated experience designing integration architectures for high-traffic, customer-facing systems Preferred Deep, hands-on expertise with a large-scale commerce platform such as Salesforce Commerce Cloud or Websphere Commerce…