Sitecore Architect – Application Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee the solution design for the implementation of our corporate website using Sitecore, as well as manage future upgrades, migrations, and modernization projects.

• Collaborate with marketing stakeholders to convert requirements into scalable technical solutions.

• Set architectural standards, development practices, and best practices for Sitecore Cloud, Sitecore ContentHub, Sitecore Search, Vercel, .NET, APIs, security, performance, and deployment.

• Define the web operating model and governance in collaboration with Marketing, IT, and external partners alongside functional leaders.

• Support development teams through technical design reviews, code quality expectations, environment strategy, and release planning.

• Create integrations and data models with enterprise systems such as CRM, CDP, analytics, identity solutions, and marketing automation platforms.

• Make decisions regarding cloud architecture for hosting, scalability, resilience, monitoring, and cost optimization, primarily in Azure environments.

• Assess and suggest tools, frameworks, and platform capabilities to enhance speed, flexibility, maintainability, discoverability, and user experience.

• Diagnose complex technical problems and oversee system reliability, performance, and security.

• Mentor developers and act as the senior technical advisor for initiatives related to Sitecore.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or 14 years of relevant experience in place of a degree.

• At least 8 years of experience in defining end-to-end architecture for digital platforms based on Sitecore.

• Extensive hands-on experience with Sitecore architecture and implementation.

• Familiarity with Sitecore Helix principles, headless development models, and composable DXP approaches.

• Experience in implementing and administering Sitecore Content Hub, Sitecore Search, and Sitecore Experience Edge.

• Proficient in working with Sitecore REST APIs and GraphQL APIs.

• In-depth knowledge of Next.js, React.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, REST APIs, and modern front-end integration patterns.

• Experience using Git with Vercel CI/CD deployments.

• Proven ability to manage and address website security vulnerabilities.

• Strong understanding of CMS governance, content modeling, personalization, security, scalability, and performance optimization.

• Solid understanding of SEO/AEO/GEO impacts and concepts.

• Demonstrated experience integrating Sitecore with third-party and enterprise systems, including consent management platforms.

• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences clearly.

• Proven track record of leading teams and influencing architectural decisions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend