Architect

Virtusa; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtusa is seeking an architectural leader to design and govern multi‑system web solutions combining Optimizely CMS, Optimizely Configured Commerce, and .NET microservices.

You will guide frontend and backend teams in building reusable components with React, configuring CMS, and delivering mobile-first, accessible experiences.

The role emphasizes performance, security, and scalable data models using SQL Server and modern APIs.

Qualifications

• Experience architecting end-to-end solutions across CMS, e-commerce, and microservices.
• Ability to define coding standards and architectural blueprints.
• Experience optimizing performance and database queries.

Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end solutions integrating Optimizely CMS with .NET microservices.
• Define governance, standards, and best practices for frontend and backend teams.
• Oversee performance tuning, caching, and API efficiency.
• Lead frontend engineering with React and Optimizely CMS integration.
• Oversee backend engineering with .NET and commerce extensions.

Skills

System design

Technical governance

Performance tuning

Frontend architecture

Leadership & mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

React.js

Next.js

Optimizely CMS

Optimizely Configured Commerce

C#

.NET Core

ASP.NET Core MVC

Web API

SQL Server

Entity Framework Core

RabbitMQ

Azure Service Bus

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

Job description

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Key Responsibilities

Architecture and Leadership

• System Design: Architect end-to-end solutions combining Optimizely CMS, Optimizely Configured Commerce, and custom .NET microservices.
• Tech Governance: Define coding standards, architectural blueprints, and best practices for both frontend and backend teams.
• Performance Tuning: Oversee database optimization, caching strategies, and API efficiency to minimize latency.

Frontend Engineering (React and Optimizely CMS)

• Component Architecture: Design and build reusable, scalable, and responsive web components using React.
• CMS Integration: Configure and extend Optimizely CMS to empower content editors while maintaining strict UI performance.
• Mobile-First Delivery: Ensure all digital touchpoints adhere to strict mobile-first design principles and accessibility standards.

Backend Engineering (.NET and Commerce)

• E-Commerce Optimization: Extend, customize, and optimize Optimizely Configured Commerce to support complex B2B/B2C workflows.
• API Development: Build secure, high-throughput web APIs using C# and ASP.NET.
• Data Management: Architect, optimize, and maintain complex SQL Server relational databases, writing high-performance queries and stored procedures.

Required Technical Skills

Frontend Ecosystem

• Frameworks: React.js, Next.js (or similar SSR frameworks).
• Core Web Tech: HTML5, CSS3 (SASS/LESS), Tailwind CSS, and Modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• CMS Platforms: Core architecture knowledge of Optimizely CMS (formerly Episerver).
• Methodologies: Mobile-first design, responsive web design, and cross-browser compatibility.

Backend Ecosystem

• Languages and Frameworks: C#, .NET Core / .NET 8, ASP.NET Core MVC / Web API.
• Commerce Platforms: Optimizely Configured Commerce (formerly InsiteCommerce).
• Database Management: Microsoft SQL Server, Entity Framework Core, performance tuning, and indexing.
• Integration: RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and message brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus).