Lead Solution Architect, Customer Experience Platforms

We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come… for our customers, our communities, and our planet. 
 
Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.  
 
We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications. 

Job Summary

Acuity is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Solution Architect to lead the design and development of our Digital Commerce Experience platform, with a strong emphasis on modern web frameworks (React and Node.js), product configurations, CPQ flows, CMS systems (specifically Sitecore), and related technologies. This role will be pivotal in shaping the user experience across our digital platforms, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability. The Solution Architect will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and engineering, to deliver innovative solutions that meet business objectives and exceed user expectations.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in front-end architecture, CMS implementation, and full-stack development, with a proven track record of delivering complex web applications. A strong understanding of modern web development best practices, performance optimization, and user-centered design principles is essential.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Lead the architectural design and development of front-end solutions, with a focus on Sitecore CMS, React.js, and Node.js.
• Define front-end architecture patterns, standards, and best practices to ensure code quality, maintainability, and scalability.
• Design and implement CMS solutions using Sitecore, including content modeling, workflow design, and personalization strategies.
• Develop and maintain web applications using React.js, Node.js, and other modern front-end technologies.
• Design and implement Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) architectures to optimize data retrieval and improve front-end performance.
• Integrate front-end applications with various backend systems and APIs.
• Implement analytics and tracking solutions to measure user engagement and inform design decisions.
• Optimize front-end performance for speed, responsiveness, and accessibility.
• Ensure the security of front-end applications by implementing best practices for authentication, authorization, and data protection.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate design concepts into technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to front-end development teams.
• Evaluate and recommend new front-end technologies and tools.
• Contribute to the development of technology roadmaps and architectural vision.
• Document front-end architectures, design patterns, and development processes. 

Preferred Skills and Experience

•    Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
•    10+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on front-end architecture and development.
•    5+ years of experience with CMS implementation, including content modeling, workflow, and personalization.
•    Strong expertise in React.js, Node.js, and other modern front-end frameworks.
•    Experience designing and implementing Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) architecture.
•    Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and related web technologies.
•    Experience with front-end performance optimization techniques.
•    Knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG) and best practices.
•    Experience with Agile development methodologies.
•    Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
•    Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
•    Experience with mobile application development (Ionic, Cordova) is a plus