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E-commerce Software Architect

Posted 8 days ago

  • Leeds, West Yorkshire
  • Any
  • External
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).

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