Architect – E-Commerce Platform – B2B & B2C

Architect – E-Commerce Platform – B2B & B2C

Requirements

• Strong experience with Java Spring Boot and associated technologies (Spring Security, Spring Cloud, etc.)
• Proven expertise in designing and deploying microservices architectures.
• In-depth knowledge of frontend technologies (React or Vue.js) and integration with backend services.
• Expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, including Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Cloud Storage, and BigQuery.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and Kubernetes orchestration.
• Strong understanding of API design (RESTful APIs, GraphQL) and integrations.
• Experience in leading teams and driving technical decisions across diverse engineering groups.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts to stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to mentor and guide senior engineers in best practices and architecture patterns.
• Solid understanding of security best practices and experience implementing secure solutions (OAuth, JWT, encryption).
• Familiarity with regulatory standards such as GDPR, PCI DSS, and data privacy laws.
• Proven ability to design and manage cloud infrastructure, particularly on Google Cloud.
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and Kubernetes for efficient, scalable application deployment.
• Familiarity with setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end architecture and design of a microservices-based e-commerce platform using Java Spring Boot.
• Design scalable, high-performance APIs and services, integrating React/Vue.js with backend systems.
• Implement cloud-based infrastructure using GCP and deploy the platform on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
• Architect cloud infrastructure to ensure scalability, high availability, and cost efficiency.
• Oversee containerization with Docker and orchestrate deployments using Kubernetes (GKE).
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines for streamlined and efficient code deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, business analysts, developers) to understand requirements and design optimal solutions.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to senior engineers to ensure best practices and high-quality code.
• Drive technical innovation, ensuring solutions align with both current and future business needs.
• Architect secure, compliant solutions to protect sensitive data and ensure adherence to industry standards (e.g., GDPR, PCI DSS).
• Implement best practices for data encryption, access control, and secure communication.
• Continuously optimize system performance, including database efficiency, caching, and load balancing.
• Monitor system health and resolve performance bottlenecks, ensuring a seamless experience for B2B and B2C customers.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for architectural decisions and processes.
• Lead knowledge-sharing sessions to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement across engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with event-driven architectures and tools like Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Familiarity with frontend performance optimization techniques.
• Knowledge of integrating AI/ML features into e-commerce platforms for personalization and recommendation systems.
• Prior experience with large-scale B2B or B2C e-commerce implementations.