Senior Solutions Architect (Shopify Expert)

Senior Solutions Architect (Shopify Expert) Senior Solutions Architect (Shopify Expert) 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Avex E-commerce. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $90,000.00/yr – $120,000.00/yr About Avex Avex is a rapidly growing eCommerce agency that partners with merchants in the fashion, lifestyle and premium products space. From high-growth DTC brands to enterprise, we have partnered with companies such as: Khaite, Quip, KITH, Stoney Clover Lane, Love Shack Fancy, LVMH, Arizona Beverages, TAG Heuer, Hugo Boss, Enjoy Life, Mondelez, O\’Neill, Serta Simmons Bedding and many others. We design, build and optimize eCommerce experiences on Shopify Plus for global brands. Our Values BUILD our clients\’ businesses, INSPIRE our employees to grow, CHALLEN GE the norm, and DELIVER on our commitments. We design and build digital commerce experiences that connect brands to people through creative, technology and culture. We believe that our work should not only produce amazing results for our clients but should also be fun and rewarding for our team. Avex believes in a strong work-life balance, not just churning out projects. The happier our team is, the more enjoyable the experience is, and the better the results will be for our clients. We ensure that our team members and partners possess these traits. We feel that it is important to prioritize these core values over everything else. This allows us to deliver results for our clients, as well as a safe and fun work environment. Teamwork Passion Respect Talent Accountability Resourcefulness Radical Transparency Visionary Role & Responsibilities The Senior Solutions Architect is a strategic technical leader responsible for architecting scalable, high-performance eCommerce solutions that align with Avex\’s business objectives and deliver exceptional customer experiences. This role ensures that all client-facing technical architectures are modern, scalable, and uphold Avex\’s reputation as a premier provider of Shopify-based eCommerce services. By partnering closely with internal teams and clients, the Senior Solutions Architect plays a pivotal role in both the pre-sales and post-sales engagements, offering technical insights and assessing feasibility during early-stage conversations. In addition to technical execution, this role champions innovation, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to bring complex, custom solutions to life. Ultimately, the Senior Solutions Architect acts as a bridge between business goals and technical implementation— ensuring solutions are not only technically sound, but also tailored to drive long-term growth and client success. Key Responsibilities Client Engagement & Cross-functional Collaboration: They will act as the primary technical liaison to ensure clear communication and alignment on project goals and technical solutions Engage with clients pre-sales and post-onboarding, addressing technical inquiries and recommending improvements to architecture and integrations Work closely with project managers and client services to ensure client satisfaction, technical feasibility, and timely delivery Data Modeling & Mapping: They will design schemas that accurately represent the business\’ requirements while also considering factors like performance, security, and flexibility. They establish how data will flow between different systems (e-commerce platforms, PIMs, CRMs, ERPs etc.), applications, and components. They map out the relationships between data entities, identifying data sources and destinations, and designing the transformations necessary to ensure data consistency, accuracy, and integrity across the entire eCommerce platform Site Architecture & 3rd Party Integration Planning: They lead the evaluation and selection of technology stacks, frameworks, and tools to support eCommerce initiatives, considering factors such as scalability, performance, and cost-effectiveness They conduct thorough research to identify third-party solutions and technologies that align with project requirements and client objectives They develop technical specifications, architecture diagrams, and documentation to communicate design decisions and guide implementation efforts They support the integration of warehouse management systems with e-commerce platforms to optimize inventory management and order fulfillment processes Platform Migration Planning & Management: They develop comprehensive plans for migrating e-commerce platforms, ensuring seamless transition and minimal disruption to operations. Product Data Migration: Strategize and execute the transfer of product, customer, order, giftcard, discount and content data, ensuring accuracy and consistency Development Liaison: They serve as the primary point of contact between the project team and the development team during the implementation phase. They draft formal Handoff documentation outlining the technical solutions, specifications, and requirements for the development team They collaborate with developers to ensure a clear understanding of project objectives, scope, and deliverables Education: They will implement best practices & stay up to date with ecommerce and department related trends/tactics. Task Management: They work with managers to coordinate the execution of tasks in alignment with overarching organizational goals and strategies. That includes: Time Management: They are responsible for managing their time effectively to meet project milestones and deadlines. Risk Management: Identifying potential risks associated with task execution and developing strategies to mitigate them. Communication: They must maintain clear and open communication with project stakeholders, including clients, project managers, developers, and other team members Requirements We have expectations and so should you. We want to make sure we\’re aligned on what is expected from both sides. Proven expertise in e-commerce platforms, with a focus on Shopify, including Liquid templating, customizations, and API integrations Strong background in frontend and backend technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React or Vue), and server-side programming Demonstrated experience in leading large-scale replatforming initiatives, particularly from enterprise platforms like Salesforce to Shopify Strong understanding of data structure, mapping, and API integration challenges during platform migrations, with a focus on minimizing data loss and maintaining workflow integrity Familiarity with project management principles and Agile methodologies, with experience in resource allocation, budgeting, and timeline management Proficient in project management tools like Jira, Trello, or Monday Excellent communication skills to interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders Ability to think strategically, aligning technical goals with business objectives and growth opportunities You hold yourself and others accountable You\’re competitive and love winning as a team You have high standards and expect the same from your team You understand we\’re a growing company and everyone wears multiple hats You understand that there will be \”easy weeks\” but also \”busy weeks\” where we need to help each other out You can work autonomously without being micromanaged Benefits Working at Avex We offer unlimited PTO We offer remote or flexible working We value work-life balance We reward people based on their accomplishments and contributions We strive to make a difference in our clients\’ businesses We take burnout seriously and do our best to monitor it We treat people like adults, as long as they treat others with the same respect We have extremely high standards We\’re highly competitive in the industry and we love winning as a team We prioritize people over profits We donate a percentage of revenue to No Kid Hungry Compensation and Benefits We\’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. 401K with company matching Remote (Optional / Hybrid) Untracked PTO and sick days Paid holidays Monthly WiFi & Wellness stipends Yearly Training & Office Equipment stipends Aetna Healthcare, Dental, Vision Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Avex E-commerce by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Senior Solutions Architect” roles. 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