Architect

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Key Responsibilities

Architecture and Leadership

System Design: Architect end-to-end solutions combining Optimizely CMS, Optimizely Configured Commerce, and custom .NET microservices.

Tech Governance: Define coding standards, architectural blueprints, and best practices for both frontend and backend teams.

Performance Tuning: Oversee database optimization, caching strategies, and API efficiency to minimize latency.

Frontend Engineering (React and Optimizely CMS)

Component Architecture: Design and build reusable, scalable, and responsive web components using React.

CMS Integration: Configure and extend Optimizely CMS to empower content editors while maintaining strict UI performance.

Mobile-First Delivery: Ensure all digital touchpoints adhere to strict mobile-first design principles and accessibility standards.

Backend Engineering (.NET and Commerce)

E-Commerce Optimization: Extend, customize, and optimize Optimizely Configured Commerce to support complex B2B/B2C workflows.

API Development: Build secure, high-throughput web APIs using C# and ASP.NET.

Data Management: Architect, optimize, and maintain complex SQL Server relational databases, writing high-performance queries and stored procedures.

Required Technical Skills

Frontend Ecosystem

Frameworks: React.js, Next.js (or similar SSR frameworks).

Core Web Tech: HTML5, CSS3 (SASS/LESS), Tailwind CSS, and Modern JavaScript (ES6+).

CMS Platforms: Core architecture knowledge of Optimizely CMS (formerly Episerver).

Methodologies: Mobile-first design, responsive web design, and cross-browser compatibility.

Backend Ecosystem

Languages and Frameworks: C#, .NET Core / .NET 8, ASP.NET Core MVC / Web API.

Commerce Platforms: Optimizely Configured Commerce (formerly InsiteCommerce).

Database Management: Microsoft SQL Server, Entity Framework Core, performance tuning, and indexing.

Integration: RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and message brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus).

Skills:
ADO.NET Entity Framework, Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Design, Architectural Services, B2B eCommerce, Best Practices, Blueprints, Caching, Coding Standards, Content Management Systems (CMS), Data Management, Database Administration, Database Optimization, High Throughput, JavaScript, Microservices, Microsoft .NET, Microsoft ASP.NET (Active Server Page), Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Microsoft SQL Server, Performance Tuning/Optimization, React.js, Relational Databases (RDBMS), Scalable System Development, Standards Development, Stored Procedures, System Architecture, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Web Browsers, Web Design, eCommerce

Virtusa Corp