eCommerce Architect

Ready to redefine the future of retail through technology? We are looking for an eCommerce Architect who thrives on solving complex challenges and driving digital transformation across a modern retail ecosystem. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of our technology platforms by building scalable, innovative solutions across product, UX, engineering, data, and marketing functions. We're seeking a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and a collaborative mindset. Experience in the apparel or retail industries is helpful but not required.

What You'll Do :

• Define and lead the implementation of architectural strategies aligned with enterprise goals in retail and digital commerce.
• Design and deliver integrated solutions addressing infrastructure, automation, resiliency, governance, and security.
• Conduct assessments on cloud readiness, modernization initiatives, and cost optimization across digital retail systems.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance to cross-functional teams to ensure architectural consistency and performance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to implement scalable, customer-centric digital commerce solutions.
• Champion best practices in solution delivery, cloud adoption, omnichannel integration, and mobile experience enablement.
• Help guide build vs. buy decisions, and support productization and deployment of third-party platforms and services.
• Maintain a forward-thinking approach to technology, embracing innovation, reducing technical debt, and promoting engineering efficiency.
• Ensure new web and mobile features are architected elegantly so as not to break the Shopify framework
• Understand the front and back end ecosystems, integrations, and data flows. Perform an evaluation and potential RFP for a new ecommerce platform if it's determined that Shopify is not sustainable for the growth needed.

What You Bring :

10+ years of technical experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, architecting complex enterprise solutions.

Hands-on experience with e-commerce platforms like Shopify.

Hands-on experience driving composable commerce solutions for B2C environments across mobile, web, and app platforms utilizing headless architecture.

Hands-on experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, Next.js) and headless

Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot for backend architecture and service development.

Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures and experience across major platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Practical use of AI and data-centric models to enhance backend systems and digital customer engagement.

Strong grasp of system design principles, including scalability, fault tolerance, and operational efficiency.

Familiarity with modern development tools and methodologies such as Agile, CI / CD, DevOps, and automation.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to work across global, distributed teams.

Skilled in mentoring engineering teams, promoting collaboration, and removing technical blockers.

Exposure to UX design methodologies and integrating third-party APIs and tools to extend platform capabilities.

Benefits :

401(k).

Dental Insurance.

Health insurance.

Vision insurance.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity, equality, inclusion, and respect for people.

The salary will be determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, location, relevant education, qualifications, experience, technical skills, and business needs.

Additional Responsibilities :

Participate in OP monthly team meetings and participate in team-building efforts.

Contribute to OP technical discussions, peer reviews, etc.

Contribute content and collaborate via the OP-Wiki / Knowledge Base.

Provide status reports to OP Account Management as requested.

About us :

OP is a technology consulting and solutions company, offering advisory and managed services, innovative platforms, and staffing solutions across a wide range of fields - including AI, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, and beyond. Our most valuable asset is our people : dynamic, creative thinkers who are passionate about doing quality work. As a member of the OP team, you will have access to industry-leading consulting practices, strategies & and technologies, innovative training & education. An ideal OP team member is a technology leader with a proven track record of technical excellence and a strong focus on process and methodology.