Remote Lead Technical Architect

Description:

• The Lead Technical Architect position at Merkle involves working with a Magento Technical Architect foundation in PHP and MySQL on a Linux platform.
• Responsibilities include designing complex technical solutions, providing technical expertise across multiple projects, and creating scalable, maintainable, and well-documented solutions based on Magento software platform or other PHP-based platforms.
• The role requires creating complex site architectures, overseeing design implementation, attending client discovery meetings, estimating new projects, explaining technical concepts to clients and non-technical teammates, and resolving technical issues.
• The Lead Technical Architect will provide solution architecture for business problems, platform integration with third-party services, and developing complex features for clients' needs.
• They will use Magento's code structure and extension architecture, assist sales teams in project estimation, engage with partners, and implement development and testing workflows.
• The position also involves staying updated on web developments and trends, collaborating with engineering teams, and building engaging and interactive e-commerce applications.

Requirements:

• Experience leading complex Adobe Commerce implementations and familiarity with Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) and the rest of the Adobe Martech suite.
• Knowledge of Adobe Commerce architecture, data migration, and managing integrations with external systems like ERP/POS, PIM, middleware using methodologies such as API and flat files.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in PHP development, PHP frameworks like Zend framework, HTML/CSS, JavaScript & JQuery, XML, MySQL, PHP, and LAMP Server administration.
• Experience in project and solution estimation, team structure definition, and engaging with partners to understand required capabilities.
• Strong negotiation and leadership skills, excellent written and oral communication, and the ability to translate account needs into strategic implementation plans.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Internet economy, third-party solution providers, and competitors.
• Ability to define new architectures, guide independent projects from an architectural standpoint, and participate in project planning, design review, and architectural meetings.
• Competent knowledge of e-commerce data organization and relationships.

Benefits:

• The anticipated base salary range for this position is $113,000k-$182,850k, with actual salary based on relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.
• Eligibility for discretionary incentive compensation and a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and more.
• Fully remote job opportunity with a global performance marketing agency that values growth, diversity, and innovation.