Commerce Solutions Architect

Job Description:

We Dream. We Do. We Deliver.

At Merkle a dentsu company we power the experience economy. Whether were building the next greatapp running CRM at scale for global brands delivering technology architectures that support millions ofusers or providing world-class data identity and insights solutions its all in the name of craftingexperiences that set brands apart from the competition. Backed by dentsus legacy of innovation andcreativity originating in Japan weve spent over 35 years helping brands build loyalty drive growth andconnect meaningfully with their audiences.
Weve been named a global Leader by top industry analyst firms in categories as wide-ranging as digitaltransformation and commerce experience design engineering and technology integration digitalmarketing data science CRM and loyalty and customer data management.

We are looking for a hands-on Commerce Architect to design and oversee our highly scalable e-commerce infrastructure on AWS. You will bridge the gap between complex business requirements (merchandising checkout inventory) and cloud-native technical solutions. You will own the architectural roadmap for our commerce platform ensuring high availability security (PCI-DSS) and performance during peak traffic events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architectural Strategy: Design and maintain a cloud-native architecture using AWS services (Lambda API Gateway DynamoDB EKS CloudFront) to support high-volume transaction processing.
• Commerce Integration: Lead the architectural design for integrating our commerce engine with third-party systems including ERPs PIMs OMS (Order Management) and Payment Gateways (Stripe/Adyen/PayPal).
• Performance & Scalability: Architect solutions for bursty traffic (e.g. product drops holiday sales) utilizing auto-scaling caching strategies (Redis/ElastiCache) and CDNs.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure all architecture complies with PCI-DSS standards GDPR/CCPA and general security best practices for handling sensitive customer financial data.
• Modernization: Drive the migration from monolithic architecture to a Headless/Composable Commerce approach (Microservices/API-first).
• Cost Optimization: Manage AWS budgets and implement FinOps best practices to optimize cloud spend.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Experience: 7 years in software engineering with at least 3 years specifically in Solution Architecture.
• AWS Expertise: Advanced knowledge of the AWS ecosystem. AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional) preferred.
• Commerce Domain: Proven experience building or maintaining large-scale e-commerce platforms (e.g. commercetools Shopify Plus Adobe Commerce/Magento Salesforce Commerce Cloud or custom builds).

Technical Skills:

• Experience with Microservices and API design (REST/GraphQL).
• Strong understanding of Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation).
• Data & Database: Experience designing schemas for both relational (RDS/Aurora) and NoSQL (DynamoDB) databases in a commerce context.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with event-driven architecture (Kafka EventBridge SQS/SNS).
• Background in retail logistics or supply chain technology.
• Experience with frontend frameworks (React/ to understand the full stack requirements of a Headless setup.

Key Competencies (Soft Skills):

• Communication: Ability to explain complex architectural decisions to non-technical stakeholders (Product Managers Merchants).
• Leadership: Mentoring senior engineers and conducting code/design reviews.
• Pragmatism: Ability to balance perfect architecture with business deadlines and budget constraints.

Why choose Merkle

Innovation at Our Core: As part of dentsus global network Merkle pushes the boundaries of customerexperience integrating creativity technology and data to drive real-world impact. For over 35 years wevebeen innovating to meet the changing needs of our clients.

Global Reach with Local Expertise: With over 16000 employees across 30 countries and part of a70000 employees network at dentsu Merkle blends global insights with a deep understanding of localmarkets to deliver personalized effective solutions.

Collaborative Culture: At Merkle your ideas and contributions truly matter. Youll join a team that fostersinnovation collaboration and creative problem-solving. Together we work on impactful internationalprojects making meaningful connections every step of the way.

Whats in It for You

Global Perspective: As part of a dentsu company collaborate with over 70000 talented colleaguesacross 145 countries to drive innovation on a global scale.

Flexibility & Balance: Enjoy hybrid work models adaptable hours and home office options.

Inclusive & Supportive Culture: We celebrate diversity and foster a respectful workplace where everyteam members unique perspective is valued and everyone is welcome.

Well-balanced reward package: We offer competitive salaries volunteer days wellness days modernoffices and a multi-cultural environment that fosters creativity and innovation.

Innovation-Driven Work: Contribute to projects that are reshaping industries and driving transformationwith next-generation technologies and strategies.

Purpose-Driven Culture: Be part of an organization that fosters sustainable growth for brands peopleand societywhere every contribution makes a meaningful impact.

Growth Opportunities: Expand your skills through training mentorship and data-driven projects thatreshape customer experience and business outcomes. Explore opportunities in the whole dentsunetwork to expand your reach.

*many more attractive benefits are waiting for you for more details regarding additional benefits pleaseask your recruiter.

Ready to join the team Shape your unique career and reach your full potential. Apply now and join us intransforming the future together.

*At dentsu Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is central to our vision: To be at the forefront ofpeople-centered transformations that shape society.
We cherish the unique talents and perspectives of all individuals welcoming applicants regardless ofgender gender identity nationality religion ethnicity cultural background sexual orientation agephysical or mental ability. By embracing diverse perspectives we create meaningful change andsustainable growth for our people clients and society. Our hiring decisions are guided by qualificationsand role-specific requirements ensuring a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

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