Commerce Solution Architect, IBM WebSphere Commerce Architect

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Experience: 9+ yrs

Location: Bengaluru, Pune, Cochin, Kerala, India, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

As a Commerce Solution Architect, IBM WebSphere Commerce Architect, HCL Commerce Technical Architect, you will design and implement end-to-end e-commerce solutions for enterprise clients, leveraging deep expertise in HCL Commerce and IBM WebSphere Commerce platforms. You will translate business requirements into scalable architectures, ensuring optimal performance, security, and integration with third-party services while adhering to industry best practices. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, guiding developers and integration specialists, and continuously refining the architecture to support evolving market needs. You will serve as the technical evangelist, driving the adoption of new features and technologies within the commerce stack and ensuring high-quality delivery of robust, future-proof solutions.

Requirements

• Lead the architecture design and technical specification for HCL Commerce and IBM WebSphere Commerce implementations.
• Collaborate with product, data, and operations teams to define functional and non-functional requirements.
• Own the integration strategy with external systems such as ERP, CRM, payment gateways, and marketing platforms.
• Define and enforce coding standards, configuration management, and deployment procedures.
• Mentor development and QA teams on best practices for custom development and performance tuning.
• Conduct architectural reviews and risk assessments throughout the software lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including automation, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud migration.
• Evaluate new product releases, patches, and third-party solutions for compatibility and value.
• Prepare technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and deployment guides.
• Support incident analysis and root-cause investigations for critical production issues.
• 9+ years of experience in enterprise e-commerce architecture with hands-on knowledge of HCL Commerce and IBM WebSphere Commerce.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale, high-availability e-commerce solutions in a multi-tenant environment.
• Strong understanding of SAP, Salesforce, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Expertise in REST/SOAP APIs, microservices, and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development practices and DevOps pipelines.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior architects.
• Familiarity with security frameworks, compliance standards, and performance optimization techniques.
• Problem-solving mindset and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.
• Relevant certifications in HCL Commerce, IBM WebSphere Commerce, or related technologies.