Vtex Architect

**Company Description**
McFadyen Digital is the leading advisor and implementer of ecommerce marketplace solutions. During 15 years of implementing marketplaces, we’ve built dozens of platforms that cumulatively generate billions of dollars of GMV. We’re honored to have served 10% of the Fortune 500. Over 250 global brands like ABB, AB InBev, ACCO, Albertsons, American Red Cross, American Eagle Outfitters, US Army, US Agriculture Dept, (and many more letters in the alphabet) have entrusted their digital transformations to McFadyen. We operate global offices across the US, Brazil, and India. McFadyen Digital has been a trusted employer for over 35 years and believe that people are the most important part of our company. We’re proud of our Great Place to Work certification.

Opportunity:
Can you guide Fortune 500 retailers into the next generation of digital commerce, marketplace, and platform business strategy? Can you map a transformation vision into a tangible roadmap with business and technology milestones and dependencies? Are you highly self-motivated and love working on complex strategy engagements across multiple industries? Can you collaborate with a global team of cross-disciplinary experts? We are seeking a highly skilled VTEX Architect to join our dynamic team.

As a VTEX Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and optimizing scalable e-commerce solutions. Your expertise will contribute to the success of our projects by ensuring that our VTEX-based platforms meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and functionality.

**Responsibilities**:
Top five responsibilities
- Lead the design and architecture of VTEX-based e-commerce solutions, considering scalability, flexibility, and performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
- Hands-on implementation of VTEX-based solutions, ensuring best practices and optimal use of the platform's features.
- Configure and customize VTEX modules and components to meet specific project requirements.
- Design and implement integrations between VTEX and third-party systems, ensuring seamless data flow and functionality.

Additional Responsibilities:

- Manage API endpoints and authentication processes to optimize system interoperability.
- Conduct performance assessments and implement optimizations to enhance the speed and efficiency of VTEX-based e-commerce platforms.
- Identify and troubleshoot bottlenecks in the system to maintain optimal performance.
- Collaborate with development teams, project managers, and stakeholders to ensure a unified approach to VTEX architecture.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Implement and enforce security best practices to safeguard VTEX-based systems against potential threats.
- Stay abreast of industry standards and compliance requirements, ensuring adherence in the architectural design.

**Qualifications**
- Proven experience as a VTEX Architect or similar role, with a track record of successful project implementations.
- In-depth knowledge of the VTEX platform, including its architecture, APIs, and customization capabilities.
- Strong proficiency in web technologies, JavaScript, and related frameworks.
- Experience with e-commerce systems, including payment gateways, order management, and inventory systems.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and their services.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Education and Certifications:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications in VTEX or other related technologies are a plus.
- Advanced English skills are mandatory.

**Additional Information** What we can offer you**
- A career with thought leaders who literally wrote the book on Marketplace Best Practices
- A career in the fast-paced world of retail eCommerce, digital marketplaces and platform businesses
- A career with first-movers who are deploying new business models and strategies worldwide
- A career in a flat management structure without a rigid hierarchy and bureaucracy
- A career in a culture that rewards creativity and innovation, risk-taking and teamwork

**Our Core Values**: Client Focus, Owning the outcome, Adaptability, Caring