Senior Technical Architect – Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Job TitleSenior Technical Architect – Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC B2C & B2B)Location: Mexico City, Mexico (Onsite)Employment Type: ContractJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Technical Architect with deep expertise in Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC) B2C and B2B Commerce to lead the architecture and successful delivery of enterprise-scale digital commerce implementations. The ideal candidate must have architected and delivered a minimum of two complete SFCC implementation projects from scratch, working closely with business stakeholders, product owners, development teams, and customer leadership.The candidate should possess strong architectural expertise, hands-on technical capabilities, and excellent client-facing communication skills in English and Spanish.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end architecture and technical design for SFCC B2C and B2B Commerce implementations.Design scalable, secure, and high-performing commerce solutions following Salesforce best practices.Own the complete solution architecture from Discovery through Go-Live and Hypercare.Work closely with Business Analysts and Solution Architects during requirement gathering and solution design.Lead technical workshops with customers and provide architecture recommendations.Define integration architecture with enterprise applications including:ERPOMSCRMPIMPayment GatewaysTax EnginesShipping ProvidersMarketing PlatformsDesign APIs using REST/SCAPI/OCAPI.Lead integration architecture with middleware platforms (MuleSoft, Boomi, Apigee, etc.).Review technical designs, code quality, and ensure adherence to SFCC best practices.Define DevOps strategy including CI/CD pipelines and release management.Perform architecture governance, code reviews, and technical mentoring.Resolve critical production issues and provide architectural guidance during implementation.Collaborate with cross-functional global teams in Agile/Scrum environments.Drive performance optimization, security, scalability, and maintainability initiatives.
Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.12+ years of IT experience.7+ years of hands-on Salesforce Commerce Cloud (Demandware) experience.Minimum 2 complete SFCC implementations from scratch as a Technical Architect.Experience with both:SFCC B2C CommerceSFCC B2B CommerceExperience leading large enterprise commerce implementations.Strong client-facing consulting experience.Experience leading distributed offshore and onsite development teams.
Technical SkillsSalesforce Commerce CloudSFRASiteGenesis (good to have)ControllersPipelinesISMLOCAPISCAPIOpen Commerce APIShopper APIsBusiness ManagerJobs FrameworkCatalog ManagementSearchPromotionsCouponsInventoryPricingOrdersCustomersEinstein RecommendationsProgrammingJavaScript (ES6+)Node.jsHTML5CSS3XMLJSONSQLIntegration TechnologiesREST APIsSOAP Web ServicesOAuthJWTAPI GatewayWebhooksMiddleware platforms (MuleSoft, Boomi, Apigee)Cloud & DevOpsGitGitHub/GitLabJenkinsAzure DevOpsDockerKubernetes (preferred)CI/CD Pipelines
Enterprise Integration ExperienceExperience integrating SFCC with:ERP (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)OMS (Kibo, IBM Sterling, Fluent Commerce)PIM (Akeneo, Informatica, Salsify)CRM (Salesforce CRM)Payment Gateways (Adyen, Stripe, PayPal, Cybersource)Tax EnginesSearch PlatformsMarketing Cloud solutions
Architecture ExpertiseEnterprise Solution ArchitectureMicroservices ArchitectureEvent-Driven ArchitectureHeadless CommerceComposable CommerceAPI-first DesignCloud-native ArchitectureSecurity Best PracticesHigh Availability DesignPerformance OptimizationScalability Planning
Leadership ResponsibilitiesLead technical architecture discussions with customers.Mentor architects and development teams.Conduct design reviews and code reviews.Define technical standards and best practices.Estimate project efforts and resource planning.Manage technical risks and dependencies.Support pre-sales activities, solution proposals, and technical presentations.
Preferred CertificationsSalesforce Certified B2C Commerce ArchitectSalesforce Certified B2C Commerce DeveloperSalesforce Certified JavaScript Developer ISalesforce Certified AI Associate (preferred)TOGAF Certification (preferred)AWS or Azure Cloud Certification (preferred)
Soft SkillsExcellent communication and presentation skills.Strong stakeholder management capabilities.Problem-solving and analytical thinking.Ability to work in a fast-paced Agile environment.Strong leadership and mentoring skills.Ability to engage with C-level executives and business stakeholders.
Language RequirementsSpanish: Professional proficiency (Mandatory)English: Professional proficiency (Mandatory)
Preferred Domain ExperienceRetaileCommerceOmnichannel CommerceMarketplace IntegrationsB2C CommerceB2B CommerceDigital Transformation Projects
Mandatory Experience✔ 12+ years of overall IT experience.✔ 7+ years of Salesforce Commerce Cloud experience.✔ Minimum 2 end-to-end SFCC implementations from scratch as a Technical Architect.✔ Experience in both SFCC B2C and B2B Commerce platforms.✔ Strong experience in enterprise integrations and cloud-native architecture.✔ Experience working in onsite customer-facing roles.✔ Fluent in English and Spanish.✔ Willing to work onsite from Mexico City. (For the first 3 months, after that it's hybrid or can be arranged to remote)