Lead, Solution Architect

Live Assets; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative staffing solutions firm is seeking a Lead Solution Architect to spearhead advanced e-commerce projects. This pivotal role involves crafting robust architectures and guiding technical teams to deliver exceptional digital experiences. You will collaborate closely with clients to align technical solutions with their business needs, ensuring the successful implementation of cutting-edge e-commerce solutions. If you're passionate about leveraging technology to transform the e-commerce landscape, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in solution architecture, especially in e-commerce.
• Strong leadership skills with proven experience in managing technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable e-commerce architectures.
• Lead cross-functional teams from project concept to delivery.

Skills

Solution Architecture

E-commerce Solutions

Team Leadership

Client Collaboration

JavaScript

RESTful APIs

Cloud Platforms

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Master’s Degree in Information Technology

Tools

Shopify

Salesforce Commerce Cloud

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

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Job Description

Live Assets | IT Staffing Solutions is hiring a Lead Solution Architect for our E-commerce client. This key role involves designing and delivering advanced e-commerce solutions. Apply now to lead innovative projects and shape cutting-edge digital experiences.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement scalable, robust, and secure e-commerce architectures.
2. Lead the creation of architectural blueprints and technical specifications.
3. Lead cross-functional teams through the project lifecycle from concept to delivery.
4. Provide technical direction and mentorship to developers, engineers, and other team members.
5. Collaborate with clients to understand their business needs and translate them into technical requirements.
6. Maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners.
7. Stay current with emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in e-commerce.
8. Implement and enforce best practices for software development and architecture.

Necessary Skills

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in solution architecture, focusing on e-commerce.
• Proven experience leading and managing technical teams.
• Successfully led the implementation of three or more B2B or B2C e-commerce solutions.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify, Salesforce Commerce Cloud) and common integrations such as ERP, PIM, and payment gateways.
• Proficiency in modern web technologies (e.g., JavaScript, HTML, CSS, RESTful APIs).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).