BigCommerce Architect

Tential Solutions; Charlottesville (VA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a BigCommerce Architect responsible for designing and optimizing e-commerce solutions using BigCommerce. Ideal candidates will bring over 5 years of e-commerce experience, technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver outstanding solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of e-commerce platform development experience, 3 years focused on BigCommerce.
• Proven track record of architecting and delivering complex BigCommerce projects.
• BigCommerce certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end e-commerce solutions on BigCommerce.
• Provide technical guidance to development teams.
• Develop custom themes and functionalities using BigCommerce Stencil.

Skills

BigCommerce Stencil framework

JavaScript

Integration patterns

HTML

CSS

React

Vue.js

GraphQL

REST APIs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Information Technology or related field

Tools

DevOps tools

CI/CD pipelines

AWS

Google Cloud

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Position Overview

The BigCommerce Architect will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing e-commerce solutions using BigCommerce. This role requires deep technical expertise, a strong understanding of e-commerce best practices, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that meet client needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Design: Architect end-to-end e-commerce solutions on BigCommerce, including custom integrations, storefront designs, and third-party app configurations.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance to development teams, ensuring adherence to best practices, performance optimization, and scalability.
• Customization & Development: Develop custom themes, templates, and functionalities using BigCommerce Stencil, Handlebars, and JavaScript.
• Integration: Design and implement integrations with payment gateways, ERP systems, CRMs, and other third-party tools using BigCommerce APIs and webhooks.
• Performance Optimization: Analyze and optimize storefront performance, including page load times, SEO, and user experience.
• Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct code reviews, ensure compliance with BigCommerce standards, and oversee testing to deliver bug-free solutions.
• Documentation: Create detailed technical documentation for architectures, customizations, and integrations to support ongoing maintenance.
• Stay Updated: Keep abreast of BigCommerce platform updates, industry trends, and emerging technologies to recommend innovative solutions.
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in e-commerce platform development, with at least 3 years focused on BigCommerce.
• Proven track record of architecting and delivering complex BigCommerce projects.
• Technical Skills:

• Expertise in BigCommerce Stencil framework, Handlebars, and JavaScript.
• Strong knowledge of BigCommerce APIs, webhooks, and integration patterns.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js).
• Experience with GraphQL, REST APIs, and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Certifications: BigCommerce certifications (e.g., BigCommerce Stencil Developer, BigCommerce Platform Expert) are a plus.
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

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