Ecom Software Architect

Forsyth Barnes; Teignbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a talented Software Architect to join a well-established and growing business in the E-commerce sector. This innovative firm seeks an experienced professional to design scalable, secure, and high-performing E-commerce solutions. You will lead the technical strategy, mentor engineers, and ensure seamless integration of third-party services while collaborating across teams. Stay at the forefront of technology trends and compliance with UK regulations, making a significant impact on the future of E-commerce. If you are passionate about crafting exceptional digital experiences, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software development, with 3+ years in an architect or technical lead role.
• Proven experience designing scalable and secure transactional E-commerce websites.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement technical architecture for E-commerce applications.
• Lead the integration of third-party services and provide mentorship to the engineering team.

Skills

C#

Java

.NET

JavaScript

AngularJS

API development (SOAP, RESTful)

Web performance optimization

Secure development practices (OWASP)

Tools

MS SQL Server

Oracle Endeca

Job description

Job Title: E-Commerce Software Architect
Location: West Yorkshire
Industry: E-commerce

Salary: £60,000 - £75,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Software Architect to join a well-established and growing business. We are seeking an experienced E-Commerce Software Architect to design scalable, secure, and high-performing E-commerce solutions. This role involves leading technical strategy, mentoring engineers, and ensuring seamless integration of third-party services while collaborating across teams.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design and implement technical architecture for E-commerce applications, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
2. Lead the integration of third-party services such as payment gateways, ERP, CRM, and digital marketing platforms.
3. Provide leadership and mentorship to the E-commerce engineering team, promoting best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.
5. Stay updated with emerging technologies and trends in E-commerce.
6. Ensure compliance with UK regulations (e.g., UK-GDPR, PCI-DSS).

Required Experience & Skills:

1. 10+ years in software development, with 3+ years in an architect or technical lead role.
2. Proven experience designing scalable and secure transactional E-commerce websites.
3. Strong knowledge of C#, Java, .NET, JavaScript, and frameworks like AngularJS.
4. Experience with API development (SOAP, RESTful) and databases (e.g., MS SQL Server, Oracle Endeca).
5. Expertise in web performance optimization and secure development practices (OWASP).
6. Knowledge of relational databases (e.g., MS SQL Server) and document-oriented databases (e.g., Oracle Endeca).