Sitecore Technical Lead & Platform Architect

Job DescriptionRole OverviewWe are seeking a Sitecore Technical Lead to drive the design, development, and evolution of our enterprise B2B eCommerce platform. This role combines deep technical expertise in Sitecore with architecture leadership, platform ownership, and team leadership responsibilities. The role includes leading offshore teams and contributing to the Digital Center of Excellence (CoE).We are seeking an experienced Sitecore Technical Lead to lead the architecture, engineering, and evolution of our global digital experience platform. This role will provide technical leadership across Sitecore XM/XP, headless and composable architectures, and enterprise integrations supporting a large-scale B2B eCommerce ecosystem.The successful candidate will combine deep hands-on Sitecore expertise with architecture leadership, engineering governance, and distributed team leadership. The role will partner closely with Product Management, Technical Product Management, Architecture, DevOps, QA, and Engineering teams within the Digital Center of Excellence (CoE).Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership & ArchitectureLead architecture and design discussions for Sitecore-based solutionsDefine and enforce Sitecore Helix, composable, and MACH-aligned best practicesDesign headless solutions using Sitecore JSS, SXA, and XM CloudGuide API-first and integration architecture (REST, GraphQL, webhooks)Ensure solutions align with enterprise security, performance, and cloud standardsDefine target-state architecture and modernization roadmap for Sitecore and adjacent DX platformsLead technical design authority for Sitecore implementations, integrations, and reusable servicesEstablish engineering guardrails, coding standards, and architectural governanceEvaluate and recommend emerging Sitecore and composable DX capabilitiesEnsure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, data, and integration standardsPlatform OwnershipOwn the Sitecore platform roadmap, upgrades, and modernization strategy Own technical lifecycle management including upgrades, patches, supportability, and platform currencyDrive adoption of cloud-native Sitecore capabilities (XM Cloud, Personalize, Content Hub)Partner with DevOps on CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and observabilityEnsure platform reliability, scalability, and performanceDelivery & Engineering ExcellenceLead delivery of headless and composable digital experiencesDrive code quality through reviews, testing standards, and documentationParticipate in sprint planning, estimation, and technical backlog refinementTroubleshoot complex production and performance issues Support incident management, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement activitiesChampion performance optimization, accessibility, SEO, and security best practicesEnsure high-quality technical documentation and knowledge transferTeam Leadership (Onshore & Offshore)Lead and mentor a distributed offshore development team Manage and coordinate offshore engineering capacity and delivery outcomesProvide technical guidance, coaching, and hands-on support Foster a high-performance engineering culture focused on accountability and continuous improvementEstablish effective collaboration and delivery practices across global teamsOperational & Non-Functional FocusPerformance and scalabilitySecurity and complianceAvailability and resiliencyMaintainability and supportabilityTechnical debt reductionObservability and monitoringCross-Functional CollaborationPartner with Product Management and TPM teams to translate business strategy into scalable technical solutionsCollaborate with Architecture, Security, QA, DevOps, and Infrastructure teamsCommunicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholdersSupport executive and governance reporting where requiredDigital Center of Excellence (CoE)Act as Sitecore Technical Lead within the Digital CoEDefine reusable components, frameworks, and engineering standardsContribute to platform governance, innovation, and best practicesRequired Qualifications8+ years of enterprise .NET / Sitecore development experience3+ years in a technical lead or solution lead roleStrong experience with Sitecore JSS, SXA, and Sitecore 10+Hands-on experience with Azure or AWS cloud platformsExperience leading distributed or offshore teamsPreferred QualificationsExperience with Sitecore XM Cloud, Personalize, or Content HubSitecore certification (v10+)Experience with cloud migration and composable architecturesExperience with Vercel or edge-delivery architecturesExperience with Coveo or enterprise search platformsExperience in B2B eCommerce or regulated enterprise environmentsExperience with observability platforms such as Dynatrace, Datadog, or Application InsightsENG: Information on pay transparency pursuant to Directive (EU) 2023/970Please note that we comply with the relevant legal obligations regarding pay transparency, in particular those set forth in the EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970) and its respective national implementation.In this context, we will inform you of the starting salary or the corresponding salary range for the advertised position no later than before the first job interview or before a personal discussion of your application. 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