Design and deliver e-commerce solutions, leading technical teams, managing projects, and collaborating with stakeholders to align technology with business goals.
About Tidal Commerce Inc.
Tidal is an outcome-focused, specialized eCommerce consulting and engineering boutique for B2C & B2B businesses, offering comprehensive solutions from ideation to implementation and management.
- Recognized as a Shopify Plus partner.
- Expertise in headless and composable technologies.
- Diverse B2C and B2B planning and implementation experience and a deep understanding of both markets.
- Integrated onshore and offshore teams in six countries, offering support for round-the-clock productivity.
- Member of Umbrella-Incorporated, a business consulting firm, Tidal provides holistic end-to-end digital transformation solutions with cross-functional expertise in strategy, finance, operations, marketing and technology.
About the role:
The Solution Architect will play a critical role in designing and delivering comprehensive e-commerce solutions for our clients. This role requires a deep understanding of e-commerce platforms, digital technologies, and architecture frameworks. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading technical teams and delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
What you'll do:
- End-to-End Solution Design and Architecture:
- Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performing e-commerce architectures using platforms like Shopify, Magento, Commercetools, VTEX, or similar.
- Create architectural blueprints and technical specifications tailored to complex e-commerce ecosystems.
- Architect and implement ERP and middleware integrations within complex enterprise environments.
- Deliver solution architectures that align technology decisions with the client’s strategic objectives and deliver measurable impact on customer experience.
- Project Leadership: -
- Own end-to-end technical execution for eCommerce initiatives, leading cross-functional teams of developers, engineers, and architects to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Drive disciplined project execution managing milestones and ensuring delivery within scope, timeline and budget.
- Act as the escalation point for technical decisions and guide teams in applying best practices in integration, scalability, and performance optimization.
- Stakeholder Management:
- Partner with clients to align eCommerce technology solutions with strategic business goals and long-term growth objectives.
- Communicate complex architectural strategies clearly to both technical and business stakeholders, securing alignment and confidence at every stage.
- Collaborate closely with internal leadership, product owners, and delivery teams to ensure cohesive execution and effective prioritization across technology initiatives.
- Technology Leadership and Innovation:
- Anticipate and leverage emerging eCommerce technologies and trends to strengthen solution design and delivery.
- Advise clients and internal teams on platform strategy and innovation opportunities across ecosystems like Shopify, Commercetools, Magento 2, Fluent Commerce, SAP Hybris, Zuora, Big Commerce and WooCommerce.
- Implement eCommerce development best practices with a focus on security, performance, and scalability.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in solution architecture, with a strong focus on e-commerce solutions.
- Hands-on experience of at least 3 years with enterprise e-commerce complex structures.
- Experience with Commercetools, Shopify, Magento, Salesforce, or similar engines; multi-faceted e-commerce understanding.
- Successfully led the implementation of at least three B2B or B2C e-commerce solutions.
- Strong front-end experience with frameworks like React.js, Next.js, Vue.js, or similar.
- Proficiency with modern web technologies (e.g., JavaScript, HTML, CSS, RESTful APIs) relevant to e-commerce solutions.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and familiarity with integrating e-commerce platforms with ERP, PIM, and payment gateways.
- Strong understanding of integrations across multiple modules, including payment, order management, middleware, and third-party services.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and team leadership skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving e-commerce environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in relevant e-commerce platforms or cloud technologies.
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
- Understanding of SEO, web analytics, and digital marketing principles.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team.
- Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
- Collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Flexible work arrangements.
Top Skills
AWS
Azure
Commercetools
CSS
Erp
GCP
HTML
JavaScript
Magento
Middleware
Next.Js
React
Restful Apis
Shopify
Vtex
Vue
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