Dallas TX

We are seeking a skilled independent contractor Java Architect to join our team on a 1099 contract basis.

REQUIREMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Principal E-Commerce Architect, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining a holistic enterprise architecture view of our organization's E-Commerce landscape , ensuring that it supports the business strategy and goals, while adhering to cloud-first, mobile-first and API-first principles. You will collaborate with key stakeholders including business leaders, product managers, designers, and technology teams to design and implement solutions that enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and competitiveness of our digital platform.

Lead solutioning and architecture of the Michaels e-commerce platform in line with business strategies and roadmaps.

Lead cloud solutioning, evaluation and integration of industry solutions with E-Commerce platform to align with overall business strategy.

Architect E-Commerce systems with a cloud-first, mobile-first and API-first principles

Design and document overall landscape of organizations e-commerce platform technology and business systems.

Develop and maintain architectural standards, principles, and guidelines.

Establish and enforce governance processes to ensure compliance with architectural standards.

Review and approve project designs to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture.

Provide guidance and mentorship to ensure the development of architectural expertise within the organization.

Oversee project roadmaps and ensure timely completion of deliverables ensuring alignment with approved architecture.

Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their potential impact on the organization, including conducting POC's and cost benefit analysis based on various use-cases.

Create and maintain a e-commerce technology roadmap and ensure that technology solutions are scalable, adaptable, and in alignment with the enterprise architecture.

Identify and resolve architectural risks and issues.

Participate in project estimations, explore innovative approaches and solutions.

Serve as subject matter expert across businesses or technology groups where integrated solutions are required.

Minimum of 5 years experience.