Overview

As a Lead Solution Architect in e-commerce, you will define strategic technology direction, design robust end-to-end solutions, and provide expert guidance across all project phases. This role requires a blend of enterprise vision, hands-on technical skills, and strong leadership. If you excel at bridging business needs with technical execution and thrive in dynamic environments, this is an opportunity to drive real impact in e-commerce architecture.

Responsibilities

  • Define and evolve enterprise capabilities and capability models for e-commerce domains
  • Create capability-to-technology mapping and provide strategic technology roadmaps
  • Provide technology consultancy across all areas of the e-commerce domain
  • Guide make-vs-buy decisions and vendor selection strategies
  • Design end-to-end e-commerce solution landscapes including system integration, data flows, and component interactions
  • Create comprehensive architecture documentation (C4 models, component diagrams, data flow diagrams, integration patterns)
  • Design individual service/component architectures from scratch (e.g., basket, search, checkout, PIM, OMS)
  • Define non-functional requirements, scalability, and resilience patterns
  • Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture principles and technical standards
  • Act as trusted technical advisor to clients at all organizational levels (C-suite, IT Directors, domain architects)
  • Conduct architecture reviews and provide constructive feedback
  • Drive best practices adoption across projects and teams
  • Deep dive into services, codebases, and technical implementations when needed
  • Validate architectural decisions through proof-of-concepts
  • Troubleshoot complex technical challenges across the stack
  • Bridge the gap between architecture and implementation teams
  • Transform architectural vision into actionable, realistic delivery plans
  • Produce detailed design documentation and implementation guidelines
  • Proactively identify and escalate risks, proposing mitigation strategies
  • Ensure architectural governance throughout delivery lifecycle

Requirements

  • 10+ years in technology, with 5+ years in architecture roles
  • Deep e-commerce domain knowledge across multiple projects/clients (platforms, vendors, patterns, best practices)
  • Strong understanding of modern e-commerce platforms and technologies (headless, composable commerce, MACH principles)
  • Knowledge of Microservices, API-first architectures, and event-driven patterns
  • Familiarity with Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and cloud-native patterns
  • Skills in Data architecture, integration patterns (sync/async, CDC, ETL)
  • Background in frontend technologies, mobile commerce, omnichannel strategies
  • Enterprise Architecture frameworks knowledge (TOGAF, Zachman, or similar)
  • Hands-on technical background with the ability to review code and infrastructure
  • Experience across the full e-commerce value chain: catalog, search, merchandising, cart, checkout, payments, OMS, customer service
  • Knowledge of B2C, B2B, marketplace, and subscription models
  • Understanding of e-commerce KPIs, conversion optimization, and personalization
  • Proven experience leading and mentoring architecture teams
  • Exceptional client-facing skills - comfortable presenting to business and technical teams alike
  • Excellent communication skills, able to articulate complex technical concepts to varied audiences

Poland (Prod)

We gather like-minded people:

  • Engineering community of industry professionals
  • Friendly team and enjoyable working environment
  • Flexible schedule and opportunity to work remotely within Poland
  • Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually
  • Business-driven relocation opportunities

We provide growth opportunities:

  • Outstanding career roadmap
  • Leadership development, career advising, soft skills, and well-being programs
  • Certification (GCP, Azure, AWS)
  • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, Cloud Guru
  • English classes

We cover it all:

  • Stable income (Employment Contract or B2B)
  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)
  • Strategically located offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, fantastic coffee, and more
  • Referral bonuses
  • Corporate, social and well-being events

Please, note:

  • The set of bonuses might vary based on the role you apply for – specifics will be discussed with our recruiter during the general interview.
  • We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively.

[epamgdo] Poland (About EPAM)

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.