Job Description:
We Dream. We Do. We Deliver.
At Merkle, a dentsu company, we power the experience economy. Whether we're building the next great app, running CRM at scale for global brands, delivering technology architectures that support millions of users, or providing world-class data, identity, and insights solutions, it's all in the name of crafting experiences that set brands apart from the competition. Backed by dentsu's legacy of innovation and creativity originating in Japan, we've spent over 35 years helping brands build loyalty, drive growth, and connect meaningfully with their audiences.
We've been named a global "Leader" by top industry analyst firms in categories as wide-ranging as digital transformation and commerce, experience design, engineering and technology integration, digital marketing, data science, CRM and loyalty, and customer data management.
We are looking for a hands-on
Commerce Architect
to design and oversee our highly scalable e-commerce infrastructure on AWS. You will bridge the gap between complex business requirements (merchandising, checkout, inventory) and cloud-native technical solutions. You will own the architectural roadmap for our commerce platform, ensuring high availability, security (PCI-DSS), and performance during peak traffic events.
Key Responsibilities:
Architectural Strategy:
Design and maintain a cloud-native architecture using
AWS services
(Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, EKS, CloudFront) to support high-volume transaction processing.
Commerce Integration:
Lead the architectural design for integrating our commerce engine with third-party systems, including ERPs, PIMs, OMS (Order Management), and Payment Gateways (Stripe/Adyen/PayPal).
Performance & Scalability:




Architect solutions for "bursty" traffic (e.g., product drops, holiday sales), utilizing auto-scaling, caching strategies (Redis/ElastiCache), and CDNs.
Security & Compliance:
Ensure all architecture complies with
PCI-DSS standards
, GDPR/CCPA, and general security best practices for handling sensitive customer financial data.
Modernization:
Drive the migration from monolithic architecture to a
Headless/Composable Commerce
approach (Microservices/API-first).
Cost Optimization:
Manage AWS budgets and implement FinOps best practices to optimize cloud spend.
Must-Have Qualifications:
Experience:
7+ years in software engineering, with at least 3+ years specifically in
Solution Architecture
.
AWS Expertise:
Advanced knowledge of the AWS ecosystem.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional)
preferred.
Commerce Domain:
Proven experience building or maintaining large-scale e-commerce platforms (e.g.,
commercetools, Shopify Plus, Adobe Commerce/Magento, Salesforce Commerce Cloud
, or custom builds).
Technical Skills:
Experience with
Microservices
and API design (REST/GraphQL).
Strong understanding of
Containerization
(Docker/Kubernetes).
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (
Terraform
or CloudFormation).
Data & Database:
Experience designing schemas for both relational (RDS/Aurora) and NoSQL (DynamoDB)



databases in a commerce context.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
Experience with event-driven architecture (Kafka, EventBridge, SQS/SNS).
Background in retail, logistics, or supply chain technology.
Experience with frontend frameworks (React/Next.js/Vue) to understand the full stack requirements of a Headless setup.
Key Competencies (Soft Skills):
Communication:
Ability to explain complex architectural decisions to non-technical stakeholders (Product Managers, Merchants).
Leadership:
Mentoring senior engineers and conducting code/design reviews.
Pragmatism:
Ability to balance "perfect architecture" with business deadlines and budget constraints.
Why choose Merkle?
Innovation at Our Core:
As part of dentsu's global network, Merkle pushes the boundaries of customer experience, integrating creativity, technology, and data to drive real-world impact. For over 35 years, we've been innovating to meet the changing needs of our clients.
Global Reach with Local Expertise:
With over 16,000 employees across 30+ countries, and part of a 70,000 employees network at dentsu, Merkle blends global insights with a deep understanding of local markets to deliver personalized, effective solutions.
Collaborative Culture:
At Merkle, your ideas and contributions truly matter. You'll join a team that fosters innovation, collaboration, and creative problem-solving. Together, we work on impactful international projects, making meaningful connections every step of the way.
What's in It for You?
Integral Perspective:
As part of a dentsu company, collaborate with over 70,000 talented colleagues across 145 countries to drive innovation on a global sc

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