Principal Engineer, Sitecore Architect (Optimizely)
Core
Lead end-to-end solution architecture for enterprise Optimizely (Episerver) projects, focusing on CMS, Commerce, and the Optimizely One platform including AI agent integration.
Role type
Principal Engineer, Sitecore Architect (Optimizely)
Builds
Scalable, maintainable, and secure architectures using Optimizely CMS (PaaS/SaaS), Commerce, and the Optimizely One platform.
Domain
Digital Product Engineering, Content Management Systems, E-commerce
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
C#, ASP.NET Core / MVC, .NET ecosystem, Optimizely CMS/Commerce, React/Angular, Azure, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, RESTful APIs, microservices, headless architectures, SQL Server, caching, search (Optimizely Search & Navigation), performance tuning, Docker, Kubernetes, infrastructure as code, Optimizely Opal AI, content personalization, A/B testing strategies.
Preferred skills
Optimizely certifications (Certified Developer, Solution Architect), Experience with Optimizely Data Platform (ODP), Web Experimentation, and Feature Experimentation, Hands-on experience with Optimizely Opal AI, Consulting or client-facing delivery experience.
Technologies
Optimizely CMS, Optimizely Commerce, Optimizely One, Optimizely Opal, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, React, Angular, SQL Server
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end solution architecture for Optimizely-based projects, from requirements gathering through deployment and support. Design scalable, maintainable, and secure architectures using Optimizely CMS (PaaS/SaaS), Commerce, and the Optimizely One platform. Define technical standards, best practices, coding guidelines, and governance frameworks for development teams. Translate business requirements into technical designs, integration strategies, and detailed architecture documentation. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, conducting code reviews and ensuring quality. Architect integrations between Optimizely and third-party systems (CRM, ERP, PIM, marketing automation, search, payment gateways). Oversee performance optimization, caching strategies, scalability, and security across solutions. Collaborate with clients, project managers, and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals. Support pre-sales activities, including solution estimation, proposals, and technical demonstrations. Stay current with the Optimizely roadmap, feature releases, experimentation, and personalization capabilities. Design and integrate Optimizely Opal (AI agents and assistants) into solutions to automate content workflows, power experimentation, and deliver intelligent customer experiences.
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship