Solution Architect

Job Description
Can you master and implement evolving technologies around digital commerce &
marketplaces? Could youdiscuss enterprise transformation with a Fortune 500 CIO, CMO, or CDO? Do you have the mindset to mentor team members on new technologies and help architect scalable solutions? Can you collaborate with our delivery managers on the technical aspects of major implementations for clients across the globe? Are you intrigued by eCommerce, Marketplaces, Martech, and cloud technologies? Have you demonstrated thought leadership to the level of speaking at conferences?
The ideal candidate will possessa minimum of 15 years of experience in solution architecture, technology implementation, consultative selling, and hands-on full lifecycle IT systems development, implementation, and project management. They will provide hands-on leadership to the technical team in a $10 million and growing services company. They will have the ability to effectively manage customer expectations and communicate effectively with delivery teams. They will lead an exceptional team of smart and driven engineers as their coach and guru. They should have excellent verbal and written communication skills and collaboratively work with geographically dispersed teams.
100% remote work
Top 5 Responsibilities
Expertise in various Enterprise class ecommerce platforms and related systems such as PIM, CMS and OMS
Strong consultative skills, ability to lead and run workshops with clients and stakeholders, and provide effective solutions based on their needs and goals
Conduct Needs Analysis:
Assess the business's specific requirements, goals, and constraints to identify essential platform features.
Research and Evaluate Platforms:
Analyze and compare various e-commerce platforms based on features, usability, scalability, and vendor reliability.
Provide Strategic Recommendations:
Offer expert recommendations and detailed reports on the most suitable e-commerce platforms, including cost and benefit analysis
Additional Responsibilities
Articulate the solutions and quantify cost and timeline estimates, in collaboration with other McFadyen team members.
Challenge a diverse group of energetic team members to get the best out of them.
Update our DevOps and related infrastructure &
processes to improve systems, tools, automation, and methodologies.
Drive diversification of our team’s skills across different technologies, platforms, and business models.
Lead the continuous implementation of new industry standards and development methodologies including Agile &
Kanban to increase responsiveness and growth.
Maintain a focus on our clients’ success.
Stay on top of technology trends and developments (out of self-driven passion).
Drive diversification of our team’s skills across different technologies, platforms, and business models.
Recommend best practices based on past experience, research, frameworks, design patterns, and visionary thinking.
Occasionally travel to client/prospect/partner sites and related conferences.
Travel across the McFadyen offices and be a mentor to the technical team.