Lead Solutions Architect

Summary

Join Amsive, a performance marketing agency, as a Lead Solutions Architect specializing in web and eCommerce. You will play a pivotal role in architecting, designing, and implementing innovative solutions for our clients, managing resources, timelines, and budgets. This role requires end-to-end delivery of eCommerce projects, close collaboration with stakeholders, and strategic oversight to ensure alignment with client goals and agency standards. You will leverage platforms like Magento, Shopify, BigCommerce, and WordPress, applying MACH principles and composable architectures. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in eCommerce platforms, software solutions, and technical documentation, along with exceptional communication and client-facing skills. Amsive offers a supportive environment with growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Possess proven hands-on experience with leading eCommerce platforms (Magento, Shopify, BigCommerce) and CMS solutions (WordPress), along with familiarity with third-party solutions like PIM, iPaaS, and search engines
• Demonstrate expertise in designing and managing large-scale, custom software solutions and website projects, particularly within the eCommerce domain
• Have a strong understanding of MACH and composable software architecture principles
• Possess exceptional communication skills, with experience in interacting with senior executives, technical, and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrate the ability to act as a client-facing project owner, aligning project deliverables with strategic objectives and providing consultative insights
• Have extensive experience writing technical documentation and functional requirements for diverse teams
• Be skilled in project management, with the ability to support the Project Management team in identifying risks and opportunities

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement web and eCommerce solutions utilizing platforms like Magento (Adobe Commerce), Shopify, BigCommerce, and WordPress, integrating third-party systems such as PIM (Product Information Management), iPaaS (Integration Platform as a Service), and search engines to enhance functionality
• Apply MACH (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, and Headless) principles and composable architectures to design scalable, modular solutions that adapt to evolving client needs
• Develop and maintain detailed system designs, solution roadmaps, and evaluation frameworks to address enterprise-level requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical constraints
• Serve as the primary point of contact and project owner for clients, leading discovery sessions, gathering requirements, and defining deliverables that align with strategic goals
• Provide consultative insights and thought leadership to clients, guiding them through best practices in eCommerce and web architecture to ensure optimal outcomes
• Facilitate regular communications with internal (agency team members), external (client stakeholders), and third-party (vendor) stakeholders, ensuring clear and consistent alignment on project objectives, risks, and progress
• Collaborate with diverse teams, including development, SEO, UX, and creative, to foster a unified approach to solution delivery
• Lead and mentor project teams, fostering a collaborative environment and guiding members through technical challenges
• Engage with senior-level executives and technical and non-technical audiences, effectively translating complex technical concepts into actionable insights and recommendations
• Support the Project Management team by proactively identifying potential risks, impacts, and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle, providing foresight and guidance on mitigation strategies
• Oversee project timelines, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and project objectives are met within budget and scope
• Develop comprehensive technical documentation, including functional requirements, architectural designs, and system specifications to support project development and maintenance
• Continuously share knowledge with the team, fostering an environment of growth and learning while enhancing overall team capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Have previous experience in an agency or consultancy environment
• Possess familiarity with SEO, UX design principles, and integration of creative assets within digital ecosystems
• Have a background in supporting digital transformation initiatives for large enterprises