Overview

The Solutions Architect is a pivotal role that requires a versatile professional capable of navigating technical consulting, sophisticated solution design, and hands-on technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle. We are seeking an experienced Architect to lead our e-commerce technology infrastructure, with a primary focus on Shopify ecosystems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing complex technical integrations, migration strategies, and overall architectural vision for our digital commerce platforms.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional ability to:

• Translate complex business requirements into robust technical architectures
• Provide technical consulting that drives prospective client engagement
• Design comprehensive solution frameworks that align technology with strategic business objectives
• Lead delivery teams through intricate system integration and migration projects
• Collaborate across multiple organizational functions to ensure successful technology implementations

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership and Delivery Support - 

• Design and architect comprehensive e-commerce technology solutions leveraging Shopify and related technologies
• Lead complex platform migration and replatforming initiatives
• Develop and maintain robust integration strategies between Shopify and other enterprise systems
• Provide technical leadership and strategic guidance to engineering teams
• Perform high-level system design and technical architecture planning
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, platforms, and integration approaches
• Ensure scalability, performance, and security of e-commerce technology infrastructure
• Manage and mentor engineering team members, fostering professional growth and technical excellence
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation
• Assist the Managing Director in operating the Implementation business unit through escalations, team assignments, and composition
• Develop and maintain internal tooling to improve efficiency and quality of deliverables
• Ensure the quality of work performed, maintain project health, and support clients with strategic technical recommendations
• Lead code reviews, knowledge transfer sessions, and challenging project tasks
• Stay updated on the latest technologies and eCommerce industry trends, sharing insights with the team and clients

Project Management and Client Relations

• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outputs
• Collaborate with Project Managers to prioritize tasks, discuss project-related issues, and provide necessary support
• Maintain transparent and regular communication with team members, project managers, and clients
• Present accurate timelines and deadlines to clients, managing expectations and ensuring team alignment

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for technical innovation and process improvement across projects and internal operations
• Contribute to the continuous enhancement of the company's development framework and methodologies
• Proactively suggest and implement strategies to improve project efficiency and client satisfaction

KPIs

• Professional growth and development of the team
• Employee retention and team management
• Client satisfaction and client retention
• Technical quality of the work by the team (code and deliverables)

Requirements

Leadership & Management Capabilities

• Strong people management skills
• Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional engineering teams
• Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Experience in agile software development methodologies

Shopify Ecosystem

• Advanced knowledge of Shopify Plus platform
• Experience with Shopify APIs and custom app development
• Understanding of Shopify's GraphQL and REST APIs
• Expertise in headless commerce architectures
• Familiarity with Shopify App Store and custom integration development

Integration & Migration Skills

• Proven experience in large-scale e-commerce platform migrations
• Expertise in API integration strategies
• Experience with middleware and integration platforms
• Knowledge of data migration techniques and tools
• Understanding of omnichannel commerce architectures

Technical Stack

• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Ruby)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with microservices architecture
• Understanding of modern web technologies and frameworks

The duties and responsibilities described here are not a comprehensive list and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Anatta Design reserves the right to revise the job description as circumstances warrant.

What are the perks?

We do our best to make sure employees are supported in everything they do. We offer a range of benefits and perks:

• Full medical, dental, vision, disability, and company paid life insurance
• Employer 401(k) contributions 
• Employee assistance program
• Start with 20 days of PTO annually + holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Company events, happy hours, and retreats
• Budget for continuing education 
• Other perks vary by location

Physical demands requirements

Common office/desk environment that involves long periods of time at a stationary desk with extensive computer work that requires repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

If this role is filled in the US, the annual salary range is $175,000.00 - $200,000.00 USD and is commensurate to several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to years of experience, skill set / qualifications, and geographical work location considering differences in cost of living, therefore, actual base pay offered may vary.  

Compensation Transparency & Pay Philosophy
At Anatta Design, we believe in fair and competitive compensation based on location. We post salary ranges in compliance with state requirements for U.S.-based roles, ensuring transparency for candidates in those regions. If you are applying from outside the U.S., please note that our pay scales are adjusted based on the cost of living and market conditions in each country.