Lead Technical Architect

Merkle

Jul 11, 2024

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Senior Level
Design
$113K - $182.8K
Columbia

Requirements

Experience leading complex Adobe Commerce implementations.
Familiarity with Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) and rest of the Adobe Martech suite.
Experienced with Adobe Commerce re-platforming and data migration from other commerce platforms.
Knowledge of Adobe Commerce architecture to manage integrations and data flows with external systems like ERP/POS, PIM, middleware while using methodologies such as API and flat files.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field; Master’s degree or commensurate experience.
Experience in project and solution estimation and team structure definition.
Experience engaging with partners to understand required capabilities, integrating business knowledge with technical solutions.
Broad knowledge of program, project, and knowledge management processes and tools.
In-depth experience translating account needs into a strategic implementation plan.
Demonstrated skills in negotiation and leadership. Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communications, including presentations to senior management.
Must have a comprehensive and detailed knowledge of issues within the Internet economy, which may include third-party solution providers and competitors.
Experience defining new architectures and ability to guide an independent project from an architectural standpoint.
Expertise in online, on-demand technologies and modern training methods.
7+ years’ PHP development experience required.
Proficiency with PHP frameworks such as Zend framework.
In-depth experience with HTML/CSS, JavaScript & JQuery, XML, MySQL, PHP.
Proficiency with PHP and MySQL from an OOP perspective, database schema design, LAMP Server administration.
You want to participate in project planning, design review, and architectural meetings.
Competent knowledge of e-commerce data organization and relationships

Responsibilities

You will provide solution architecture for the business problem, platform integration with third-party services, developing complex features for our clients' needs.
You will use Magento's code structure and extension architecture to develop sound technical strategies.
You will assist our sales teams in project estimation and questions that arise during the pre-sales process.
You will engage with partners to understand required capabilities, integrating business knowledge with technical solutions.
You will use Mobile First, Responsive Web Design, and UX concepts with the ability to put them into practice.
You will design and implement development and testing workflows.
You will quickly learn new processes, software, and technology and apply it to your daily routine.
You will improve web server configurations and scaling web applications.
You will create engaging and interactive e-commerce applications.
You will build back-end and front-end code for web applications.
You will stay ahead of web developments and trends and are passionate about collaborating with like-minded teams of engineers to share your interests

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Lead Technical Architect in this position?

The primary role is to design complex technical solutions, provide technical expertise across multiple projects, and create scalable, maintainable, and well-documented solutions based on the Magento software platform or other PHP-based platforms.

What are the key responsibilities associated with this position?

Key responsibilities include providing solution architecture, developing complex features, assisting with project estimations during pre-sales, engaging with partners for required capabilities, designing development and testing workflows, and creating engaging e-commerce applications.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is required, along with 7+ years of PHP development experience, experience with Adobe Commerce implementations, familiarity with the Adobe Martech suite, and skills in negotiation and leadership.

What technical skills are necessary for this Lead Technical Architect role?

Necessary technical skills include proficiency in PHP frameworks (such as Zend), HTML/CSS, JavaScript & jQuery, XML, MySQL, as well as experience with LAMP server administration and knowledge of e-commerce data organization.

How important is experience with Adobe Commerce for this position?

Experience leading complex Adobe Commerce implementations is crucial, as well as familiarity with mechanisms like re-platforming and data migration from other commerce platforms, as these are core elements of the role.

Will the Lead Technical Architect be involved in client interactions?

Yes, the role involves attending client discovery meetings, explaining technical concepts to clients and non-technical teammates, and understanding client requirements to provide tailored solutions.

What methodologies should the Lead Technical Architect be familiar with?

The candidate should be familiar with methodologies for managing integrations and data flows using APIs and flat files, as well as experience in creating development and testing workflows.

Is leadership experience necessary for this role?

Yes, demonstrated skills in leadership and the ability to negotiate and influence stakeholders are essential for navigating both technical and business landscapes effectively.

How does the position align with e-commerce trends?

The Lead Technical Architect is expected to stay ahead of web developments and trends, applying this knowledge to create innovative e-commerce applications and improve web server configurations for scalability.

Will the candidate have any engagement with sales teams?

Yes, the Lead Technical Architect will assist sales teams with project estimation and handle technical questions that arise during the pre-sales process.

Merkle

Marketing & Advertising

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1971

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Merkle is a leading data-driven customer experience management (CXM) company that specializes in the delivery of unique, personalized customer experiences across platforms and devices. For more than 30 years, Fortune 1000 companies and leading nonprofit organizations have partnered with Merkle to maximize the value of their customer portfolios. The company’s heritage in data, technology, and analytics forms the foundation for its unmatched skills in understanding consumer insights that drive hyper-personalized marketing strategies. Its combined strengths in performance media, customer experience, customer relationship management, loyalty, and enterprise marketing technology drive improved marketing results and competitive advantage. With 12,000 employees, Merkle is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, with 50+ additional offices throughout the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Merkle is a dentsu company.