Digital Commerce Associate Architect

Tidal Commerce; Canada; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidal Commerce is seeking a Digital Commerce Associate Architect to lead the design and delivery of e-commerce solutions for diverse clients. This role demands expertise in digital technologies and architecture frameworks, alongside a proven track record in project management and stakeholder engagement. The position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Potential to convert to a Full-Time role

Collaborative and innovative work environment

Qualifications

• 5 years in enterprise solution architecture with eCommerce experience.
• Strong background in CRM and eCommerce integrations.
• Led at least three B2B or B2C e-commerce implementations.

Responsibilities

• Define architectural designs for digital and e-commerce solutions.
• Lead e-commerce lifecycle projects and cross-functional teams.
• Advise on technology strategy and ensure quality assurance.

Skills

Solution Design and Architecture

E-Commerce Project Delivery

Technology Strategy

Stakeholder Engagement

Agile Methodologies

Integration of CRM with eCommerce Platforms

Web Technologies (Node.js, React.js)

Education

BA/BSc/MSc/BEng/MEng in a technical discipline

Tools

Salesforce

Adobe Commerce

Magento

Boomi

Job description

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 Digital Commerce Associate 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, working on different technologies simultaneously and delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

What you'll do

• Solution Design and Architecture :
  -Define and maintain architectural designs for both existing and future digital and e-commerce solutions, ensuring alignment with the overall technology strategy
  -Participate in the Commerce Design Authority, collaborate with vendor partners, and contribute to the Solution Review Board to ensure appropriate governance of proposed solutions
  -Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performing e-commerce architectures
  -Ensure that solutions align with the client’s e-commerce strategy and support desired customer experience outcomes.
• E-Commerce Project Delivery & Stakeholder Engagement :
  -Lead cross-functional teams through the full e-commerce lifecycle, ensuring scalable, high-quality solutions
  -Provide technical direction and enforce best practices to meet timelines and budgets
  -Align stakeholders and partners through clear communication and seamless integration with systems like ERP and PIM
• Technology Strategy & Quality Assurance :
  -Advise clients on e-commerce technology selection and strategy, leveraging platforms like Adobe Commerce, Magento, and Shopify
  -Drive innovation by staying current with industry trends and contributing to the technology roadmap
  -Ensure quality through best practices in security, performance, scalability, and code review standards

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in enterprise solution architecture, with a wide variety of Digital and eCommerce Architecture experience – across multiple business contexts
• Have Solid experience techniques in the following areas: Key features and capabilities provided by the market leading CRM (ideally Salesforce) and eCommerce platforms, integration of CRM to eCommerce platforms, integration of CRM to ERP , Middleware (ideally Boomi) and Web Content Management Systems, and application security best practice
• Proficiency with modern web technologies (e.g. Node.js, React.js, Next.js, RESTful APIs) and Data Models, and process flow diagrams relevant to e-commerce solutions
• Hands-on experience with e-commerce platforms like Adobe Commerce, Magento , or similar platforms
• Have consulting experience with a strong track record at an IT consultancy or large corporate
• Successfully led the implementation of at least three B2B or B2C e-commerce solutions
• Have experience working with agile teams and methodologies and globally distributed teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Required degree level (BA/BSc/MSc/BEng/MEng) in a technical discipline
• Certification in TOGAF or other architecture framework
• Certification in relevant e-commerce platforms or cloud technologies

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package and potential to convert to a Full-Time role
• Opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team
• Collaborative and innovative work environment

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.