E-commerce Software Architect

• Architect
• E-commerce

Software Architect
Location: West Yorkshire
Hybrid, 2 days a week in the office
Salary: £62,000-£82,000
+ bonus and excellent benefits

We are looking for a Software Architect to lead the design and development of scalable, secure, and high-performing E-commerce solutions. This role is pivotal in defining technical architectures, selecting technologies, and ensuring seamless integration with third-party cloud-based services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define, document, and implement technical architectures for new E-commerce applications/features.
• Ensure scalability, security, and performance across the E-commerce ecosystem, including APIs and databases.
• Lead technology selection for new applications and features.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software engineers.
• Oversee the integration of third-party services (payment gateways, ERP/CRM, analytics, digital marketing platforms).
• Work closely with digital experience owners, UX designers, and business teams to align technology with business objectives.

What We're Looking For:

• Extensive experience in software development, including strong experience in an architect or technical lead role.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing high-performance, scalable E-commerce platforms.
• Strong programming skills in C#, Java, .NET, and JavaScript (AngularJS, jQuery).
• Experience with API development (SOAP, RESTful, LDAP) and data exchange using XML/JSON.
• Knowledge of relational (MS SQL Server) and document-oriented (Oracle Endeca) databases.
• Expertise in secure web and API development (OWASP best practices, encryption, authentication protocols).
• Experience with caching mechanisms, performance optimisation, and DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines with GitLab, Jenkins, Selenium).