Solutions Architect - Supply Chain and Logistics (WMS/TMS/Automation)

Job Summary

Job Description

Medline has an immediate need for a Digital & eCommerce Architect to join and lead a multi-year, multi-national modernization program and ecommerce development team. This program and team are dedicated to transforming Medline’s ecommerce technical capabilities and building a modern cloud-based platform to drive innovation and scale for the future.

As an Architect, you will collaborate with business and IT leaders to align technology initiatives with business strategies. You will influence changes to business models, processes, organizations, and investments by providing a cloud and API-first technology perspective and an analytical approach to decision-making. You will ensure the delivery of high-quality technology solutions across a portfolio of eCommerce products, systems, and services.

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Digital and Ecommerce Architect to lead the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge ecommerce solutions using modern, composable, and cloud-native architectures. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in leveraging MACH principles (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, Headless), composable commerce platforms such as CommerceTools, and advanced frontend technologies like Next.js. This role involves architecting scalable, high-performance ecommerce solutions while leveraging microservices, microfrontends, and Kubernetes on the Azure platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect Composable Solutions: Design and architect modular, composable commerce solutions using modern frameworks and tools such as CommerceTools and Next.js in alignment with MACH architecture principles (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, Headless).
• Cloud-Native Ecommerce: Architect and implement Azure-native ecommerce platforms leveraging cloud services like AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service), Azure Functions, and API Management to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient solutions.
• Microservices & APIs: Design, develop, and manage microservices-based architectures, ensuring seamless API integrations for commerce platforms, including third-party services and data sources.
• Composable Commerce Expertise: Lead the integration of Composable Commerce technologies and frameworks (e.g., CommerceTools), creating highly flexible and scalable commerce ecosystems that can easily adapt to new customer experiences.
• Frontend Leadership: Architect and implement microfrontend solutions using modern JavaScript frameworks such as Next.js, enabling modular and independently deployable frontend components.
• MACH Principles: Drive the adoption of MACH principles across the architecture, ensuring that systems are decoupled, API-first, cloud-native, and headless to support a flexible and scalable ecommerce environment.
• Kubernetes & Containerization: Lead the deployment and orchestration of containerized applications using Kubernetes, ensuring efficient scaling, high availability, and optimized cloud resource usage.
• Collaboration & Mentorship: Work closely with engineering teams, product owners, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into architectural blueprints, while mentoring developers on modern architecture best practices.
• Optimization & Performance: Ensure the scalability, performance, and security of digital commerce platforms by leveraging best practices in cloud-native technologies, Kubernetes orchestration, and continuous delivery pipelines.
• Documentation & Governance: Ensure comprehensive documentation of architecture decisions, designs, and processes, and participate in architectural governance to ensure compliance with technical and business standards.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Azure Cloud Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Azure services including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure App Services, Azure API Management, Azure Functions, and other cloud-native technologies.
• MACH Architecture: Strong understanding of MACH principles (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, Headless) and experience in implementing these in ecommerce solutions.
• Composable Commerce: Proven experience with Composable Commerce platforms (CommerceTools or similar) and deep understanding of headless commerce frameworks.
• Microservices Architecture: Expertise in building and managing microservices-based architectures, leveraging tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and API gateways.
• Frontend Development: Proficient in microfrontend development using Next.js or similar frameworks, with a f