Solution Architect Adobe Commerce

About the role

This position defines technical direction for large-scale digital commerce initiatives. The architect guides projects from strategy to launch while influencing cross-functional teams.

Most organizations organize this kind of work into small teams with a clear owner for each project. People are expected to set priorities, share progress, and ask for help early. Written communication matters because decisions are often recorded and revisited. Successful professionals in any field share a few habits: they take notes, keep commitments, and communicate in writing. Teams value people who make their work easy to review and build on.

Key facts

What you'll do

Technical concepts and architectural trade-offs are transformed into guidance that non-technical stakeholders can follow, and organizational communication remains clear.

Risks and vulnerabilities within solutions are identified, mitigation strategies are defined, and concerns are resolved to remove risks.

Emerging technologies and developments within the Adobe Commerce ecosystem are monitored, and insights with adoption recommendations are shared.

Engineers and fellow architects are developed through mentoring, and active collaboration with the global Valtech developer community is maintained.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Solution Architect or Technical Lead working with Adobe Commerce / Magento (Open Source and/or Commerce Cloud) is required.

A strong understanding of e-commerce architecture covering catalog, checkout, payments, order management, and third-party integrations (ERP, CRM, PIM, OMS) is required.

Solid grasp of PHP and the Magento/Adobe Commerce technology stack, including customization, extensions, and best practices, is required.

Solutions for performance, scalability, and security in high-traffic commerce environments must be designed.

Clear communication of architectural and business trade-offs to both technical and non-technical audiences is required.

A track record of leading or significantly contributing to complex, multi-stakeholder delivery programs is required.

Fluent English, written and spoken, is required.

Nice to have qualifications

Adobe Commerce / Magento certifications (e.g. Certified Solution Specialist, Certified Professional Cloud Developer) are noted.

Experience with headless/composable commerce architectures using Adobe Commerce with PWA Studio, Vue Storefront, or similar is noted.

Familiarity with Adobe Experience Cloud products (AEM, Adobe Analytics, Target) is noted.

Experience working in consulting or agency environments across multiple clients and industries is noted.

Exposure to cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure) and DevOps/CI-CD practices in commerce environments is noted.

Practical notes

Valtech offers a comprehensive benefits package after three months of continuous service, including insurance, virtual healthcare, spending accounts, retirement plan matching, vacation flexibility, technology reimbursement, and winter closure with flexible scheduling.

Typical interview steps

Interviews in this field typically test judgment, communication, and fit as much as technical skill. Be ready to describe a challenge you faced, what you did, and what you learned. Most companies value honest answers over polished ones. Whatever the role, preparation is visible. Reviewing the company's product, the job description, and your own past work before the conversation is the strongest step.

Good to know

The role focuses on digital commerce architecture using Adobe Commerce and related technologies.

E-commerce concepts such as catalog, checkout, payments, and integrations are central to the work.

PHP and Adobe Commerce platforms are primary tools in this position.

The role involves collaboration with global teams and participation in agile workflows.

Emerging technologies in the commerce ecosystem are tracked and evaluated for adoption.

Mentoring and community engagement are expected aspects of the role.

Career growth

Career growth comes from taking on harder problems and making your work visible. Look for opportunities to own outcomes, mentor others, and learn the business beyond your team. Growth in any career comes from scope, results, and reputation. Take on work that is slightly uncomfortable, and make sure others can see the outcomes.