CommerceTools Tech Lead / Architects - Java/API - Hybrid (Onsite/remote) SIngapore/Phillipines/Malay

Next Ventures; Malaysia; Hybrid; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is looking for an experienced CommerceTools Tech Lead/Architect to design and implement innovative commerce solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in headless commerce and cloud-native architectures. Responsibilities include leading technical teams, architecting commerce platforms, and integrating with social media ecosystems, all while fostering cross-functional collaboration. The position is hybrid, offering flexibility in work location across Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in software engineering.
• Proven leadership in technical roles.
• Hands-on experience with integrating social media commerce.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and implementation of CommerceTools platforms.
• Drive API design and microservices implementation.
• Guide teams on building scalable commerce solutions.

Skills

CommerceTools expertise

Headless commerce

Cloud-native architectures

Microservices

API-first design

Strong leadership

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Education

8+ years in software engineering

3-5+ years in a senior/lead/architect role

Tools

Node.js

Java

TypeScript

GraphQL

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Job Title

CommerceTools Tech Lead / Architects - Java/API - Hybrid (Onsite/remote) SIngapore/Phillipines/Malay

Resumes Needed By: ASAP

Location: Malaysia (preferred), Philippines, Singapore

Duration: 15 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2026

Travel Type: Partial Remote (expenses paid)

Visa Restrictions: None

No. of Positions: 2

Job Requirements

• We are seeking an experienced CommerceTools Tech Lead / Architect to design and deliver next-generation composable commerce solutions.
• The ideal candidate has deep expertise in headless commerce, cloud-native architectures, microservices, and API-first design, combined with hands‑on experience integrating commerce capabilities with major social media platforms.
• This role will serve as a technical thought leader, solution architect, and engineering mentor, guiding cross‑functional teams in building scalable, high-performance, omnichannel commerce ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture & Technical Leadership:
  • Lead the end‑to‑end architecture, design, and implementation of CommerceTools‑based commerce platforms.
  • Define the composable commerce blueprint leveraging MACH principles (Microservices, API‑first, Cloud‑native, Headless).
  • Drive API design, microservices patterns, event‑driven architecture, and integrations with external services.
  • Evaluate technical tradeoffs and ensure architectural decisions align with business goals.
  • Provide technical oversight and code reviews for development teams.
• Social Commerce & Social Media Integrations:
  • Architect and build integrations with major social media commerce ecosystems.
  • Enable seamless product syndication, catalog updates, pricing & inventory sync, and order ingestion.
  • Implement tracking, pixel/SDK integrations, and social‑driven customer journeys.
  • Support social media‑driven promotions, influencer commerce flows, and user‑generated content (UGC) integrations.
  • Ensure brand consistency and compliance across social channels.
• Platform Engineering & Delivery:
  • Lead the technical roadmap, sprint planning, and delivery for commerce initiatives.
  • Guide teams on implementing custom microservices, CommerceTools Commerce APIs, Import APIs, and GraphQL.
  • Integrate CommerceTools with CMS, PIM, DAM, ERP, OMS, and CDP platforms.
  • Collaborate with product, UX, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical designs.
  • Ensure scalability, security, performance, and reliability of the commerce solution.
• Innovation & Best Practices:
  • Champion MACH/composable commerce best practices and architectural governance.
  • Evaluate emerging commerce technologies, social‑commerce trends, and marketplace capabilities.
  • Create technical documentation, reference architectures, and reusable solution accelerators.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering; 3‑5+ years in a senior/lead/architect role.
• Strong hands‑on expertise with CommerceTools. Adobe Commerce is a plus.
• Deep understanding of headless commerce, MACH architecture, GraphQL, and event‑driven systems.
• Proven experience building social media commerce integrations (Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, YouTube, etc.).
• Solid experience with Node.js, Java, or TypeScript.
• Experience designing integrations via REST APIs, GraphQL, event brokers (Kafka, SNS/SQS), and webhooks.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and DevOps practices (CI/CD, containerization).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with frontend frameworks (Next.js, React, Vue) in headless architectures.
• Experience with PIM/DAM (Salisfy, Contentful, Adobe).
• Prior involvement in large‑scale B2C or B2B commerce replatforming.
• Familiarity with marketplace or social‑commerce ecosystems.
• MACH Alliance certification or similar credentials.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to drive decision‑making and influence architectural direction.
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced, cross‑functional, agile environments.

Contact

For more info, call Matt on [phone] or email [e-mail]