Role Summary
The Commercial Systems Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise-level commercial platforms. This role bridges business strategy and technical execution, ensuring scalable, secure, and customer-centric commerce platforms for B2B and B2C operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end architecture of Dynamics 365 Commerce implementations, including integrations with ERP and CRM systems.
- Define and document solution architecture, including catalog management, pricing logic, customer identity, and storefront UX/UI.
- Guide cross-functional teams including PMs, functional consultants, developers, integration specialists, and QA engineers.
- Ensure alignment with Microsoft’s Success by Design framework and best practices.
- Architect inbound/outbound integrations, custom workflows, and reporting dashboards using Power BI and Azure services.
- Implement and deploy commercial applications that include mobile interfaces and cloud/SaaS delivery models, ensuring performance, scalability, and security across platforms.
- Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and frameworks for mobile and cloud-based commerce solutions.
- Support sales and marketing functions across a wide range of platforms and tools—from CRM and campaign automation to analytics and post-sale support systems.
- Design and integrate solutions that manage and automate customer interactions throughout the lifecycle, including prospecting, engagement, conversion, and retention.
- Collaborate with business leaders to translate strategic goals into technical solutions.
- Present architecture plans, cost breakdowns, and implementation timelines to stakeholders.
Qualifications
- 17+ years of experience in IT industry
- 10+ years of experience in systems architect role
- Proven experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Commerce, including B2B portal implementations and storefront customization.
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure, Power Platform, and integration frameworks.
- Experience deploying mobile and SaaS-based commercial applications.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., JDE, Oracle EBS) and their integration with third-party applications.
- Experience with UI/UX design principles and customer-centric architecture.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
- Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Solution Architect Expert.
- Experience with Success by Design methodology and FastTrack engagements.
- Background in retail, manufacturing, or pharmaceutical commerce platforms.