WebSphere Commerce Architect

TITLE: WebSphere Commerce Architect

LOCATION: Fully Remote

1-2 year contract

Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture, design, and evolution of the enterprise WebSphere Commerce platform to support complex, high-volume eCommerce initiatives.
• Partner with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements, define solution architecture, and translate business needs into scalable technical designs.
• Establish architectural standards and best practices for WebSphere Commerce implementations, ensuring performance, security, scalability, and maintainability.
• Design and oversee multi-tier eCommerce solutions, spanning front-end, middleware, and backend systems within an Agile environment.
• Architect and guide integrations with internal and external systems using REST/SOAP web services and event-driven patterns.
• Provide technical leadership for storefront customization, business logic, and data management using WebSphere Commerce tools and frameworks.
• Define and implement microservices architecture using Java and Spring Boot, supporting front-end modernization efforts with React.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and architectural risks; drive optimization strategies and ensure code reusability and platform stability.
• Mentor developers and conduct design reviews to ensure adherence to architectural standards and commerce best practices.
• Support release planning, integration testing strategies, and system cut-over activities for large-scale commerce initiatives.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with WebSphere Commerce (version 8.x experience is a plus), including architecture and platform design.
• Proven expertise in Java, object-oriented design, and building scalable, enterprise-grade backend services.
• Strong understanding of modern front-end architectures and frameworks, particularly React, along with JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing REST/SOAP-based integrations across enterprise systems.
• Deep knowledge of multi-tier application architecture, performance tuning, and scalability strategies for eCommerce platforms.
• Experience with source control/versioning tools such as GIT, SVN, or CVS.
• Background working with MVC frameworks such as Struts or Spring MVC; strong understanding of B2B, B2C, and Mobile Commerce models.
• Ability to design and optimize complex relational data models and database interactions.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and leading technical design within cross-functional teams.

The hourly pay rate range for this position is $76.65 to $95/hr (dependent on factors including but not limited to client requirements, experience, statutory considerations, and location). Benefits available to full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k and commuter benefits.

Synergis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.

For immediate consideration, please forward your resume to Applications@Synergishr.com.

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Synergis is a workforce solutions partner serving thousands of businesses and job seekers nationwide. Our digital world has accelerated the need for businesses to build IT ecosystems that enable growth and innovation along with enhancing the Total Experience (TX). Synergis partners with our clients at the intersection of talent and transformation to scale their balanced teams of tech, digital and creative professionals. Learn more about Synergis at www.synergishr.com.