VTEX Solutions Architect

**Company Overview**

At McFadyen Digital, we're a leading advisor and implementer of e-commerce marketplace solutions. With 15 years of experience, we've built dozens of platforms generating billions of dollars in revenue. Our clients include 10% of the Fortune 500, and over 250 global brands trust us for digital transformations.

**Job Opportunity**

We're seeking a highly skilled VTEX Architect to join our dynamic team. As a VTEX Architect, you'll play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and optimizing scalable e-commerce solutions. Your expertise will contribute to the success of our projects by ensuring that our VTEX-based platforms meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and functionality.

**Key Responsibilities**

• Lead the design and architecture of VTEX-based e-commerce solutions, considering scalability, flexibility, and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Hands-on implementation of VTEX-based solutions, ensuring best practices and optimal use of the platform's features.
• Configure and customize VTEX modules and components to meet specific project requirements.
• Design and implement integrations between VTEX and third-party systems, ensuring seamless data flow and functionality.

**Additional Responsibilities**

• Manage API endpoints and authentication processes to optimize system interoperability.
• Conduct performance assessments and implement optimizations to enhance the speed and efficiency of VTEX-based e-commerce platforms.
• Identify and troubleshoot bottlenecks in the system to maintain optimal performance.
• Collaborate with development teams, project managers, and stakeholders to ensure a unified approach to VTEX architecture.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Implement and enforce security best practices to safeguard VTEX-based systems against potential threats.
• Stay abreast of industry standards and compliance requirements, ensuring adherence in the architectural design.

**Requirements**

• Proven experience as a VTEX Architect or similar role, with a track record of successful project implementations.
• In-depth knowledge of the VTEX platform, including its architecture, APIs, and customization capabilities.
• Strong proficiency in web technologies, JavaScript, and related frameworks.
• Experience with e-commerce systems, including payment gateways, order management, and inventory systems.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and their services.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Education and Certifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Relevant certifications in VTEX or other related technologies are a plus.
  • Excellent English communication skills.

**What We Offer**

• A career with thought leaders who have written the book on Marketplace Best Practices.
• A career in the fast-paced world of retail eCommerce, digital marketplaces, and platform businesses.
• A career with first-movers who are deploying new business models and strategies worldwide.
• A career in a flat management structure without a rigid hierarchy and bureaucracy.
• A career in a culture that rewards creativity and innovation, risk-taking, and teamwork.

**Our Core Values**

• Client Focus
• Owning the Outcome
• Adaptable
• Caring