IT Solutions Architect

GoAhead Solutions has a great opportunity for an IT Solutions Architect in Lisle, IL. This would be a Twelve month contract to start out with extension. This is a hybrid position that requires Monday through Thursday to be onsite at a minimum.

Job Description:

International is seeking a seasoned Solutions Architect to lead the design and implementation of our next-generation eCommerce platform built on a headless platform. This role will be pivotal in shaping the technical architecture that supports our dealer and customer-facing commerce solutions, integrating with dealer management systems, and loyalty systems, while ensuring scalability, security, and a seamless user experience.

Key Responsibilities

Architectural Leadership:

-Architect and lead the implementation of composable commerce solutions using a headless platform and modern frameworks (.NET, React).

-Define and enforce architectural standards, integration patterns, and design principles across the eCommerce ecosystem.

-Collaborate with enterprise architects, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure alignment with International s technology strategy.

Solution Design & Integration:

-Lead the integration of the headless platform with dealer management systems, identity management (IAM), product information management, and digital asset management platforms.

-Define API strategies and oversee sandbox environments for dealer testing and POC phases.

-Ensure compatibility with legacy systems while enabling future scalability.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

Partner with product managers, UX/UI teams, and business stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Engage with dealers and internal teams to gather feedback and iterate on platform capabilities.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement:

-Stay abreast of emerging technologies in headless commerce, cloud-native architecture, and customer identity.

-Drive adoption of DevOps, CI/CD, and monitoring tools to support agile delivery and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications:

-Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

-8+ years of experience in solution architecture, with at least 3 years focused on eCommerce platforms.

-Hands-on experience with a headless platform and MACH (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, Headless) architecture.

-Strong understanding of Azure services, .NET, React, and API-first design.

-Experience integrating with Product Information Management, ERP, CRM, and payment systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

-Experience with dealer networks or automotive/transportation industry.

-Familiarity with tools like Sitecore, Adobe AEM, Algolia/Coveo, and ServiceNow.

-Knowledge of loyalty/credit programs.