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Avex E-commerce · 1 month ago

Senior Solutions Architect (Shopify Expert) - Contractor

United States

Contract

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Avex E-commerce is a rapidly growing eCommerce agency that partners with merchants in the fashion and lifestyle sectors. They are seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to design scalable eCommerce solutions on Shopify Plus, ensuring technical architectures align with business goals and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Digital MarketingE-CommerceWeb DesignWeb Development

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Client Engagement & Cross-functional Collaboration: They will act as the primary technical liaison to ensure clear communication and alignment on project goals and technical solutions

Engage with prospects and clients pre-sales and post-onboarding, addressing technical inquiries and recommending improvements to architecture and integrations

Work closely with project managers and client services to ensure client satisfaction, technical feasibility, and timely delivery

Site Architecture & 3rd Party Integration Planning: They lead the evaluation and selection of technology stacks, frameworks, and tools to support eCommerce initiatives, considering factors such as scalability, performance, and cost-effectiveness

They conduct thorough research to identify third-party solutions and technologies that align with project requirements and client objectives

They develop technical specifications, architecture diagrams, and documentation to communicate design decisions and guide implementation efforts

Platform Migration Planning & Management: They develop comprehensive plans for migrating e-commerce platforms, ensuring seamless transition and minimal disruption to operations

Product Data Migration: Strategize and execute the transfer of product, customer, order, giftcard, discount and content data, ensuring accuracy and consistency

Development Liaison: They serve as the primary point of contact between the project team and the development team during the implementation phase

They draft formal Handoff documentation outlining the technical solutions, specifications, and requirements for the development team

They collaborate with developers to ensure a clear understanding of project objectives, scope, and deliverables

Deep Shopify Platform Knowledge: They will understand Shopify best practices & stay up to date with Shopify new releases, related trends/tactics

Qualification

Shopify expertiseE-commerce platform experienceAPI integrationsFrontend technologiesBackend technologiesProject management principlesAccountabilityCommunicationStrategic thinkingTeam collaboration

Required

Proven expertise in e-commerce platforms, with a minimum 3 years experience working on Shopify, including understanding Liquid templating, customizations, and API integrations

Understanding of frontend and backend technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks

Demonstrated experience in leading large-scale replatforming initiatives, particularly from enterprise platforms like Magento and Salesforce to Shopify

Strong understanding of data structure, mapping, and API integration challenges during platform migrations, with a focus on minimizing data loss and maintaining workflow integrity

Familiarity with project management principles and Agile methodologies, with experience in resource allocation, budgeting, and timeline management

Excellent communication skills to interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders

Ability to think strategically, aligning technical goals with business objectives and growth opportunities

You hold yourself and others accountable

You're competitive and love winning as a team

You have high standards and expect the same from your team

You understand we're a growing company and everyone wears multiple hats

You can work autonomously without being micromanaged