Principal Engineer, Sitecore Architect (Optimizely)

<p><strong>REQUIREMENTS:</strong></p><ul><li>Total experience 12+ Years</li><li>Strong experience in software development experience, with architecting Optimizely (Episerver) solutions.</li><li>Deep expertise in Optimizely CMS and/or Commerce, including content modeling, templating, and add-on development.</li><li>Strong proficiency in C#, ASP.NET Core / MVC, and the .NET ecosystem.</li><li>Experience with front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, React/Angular).</li><li>Solid understanding of cloud platforms (Azure preferred), CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.</li><li>Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, and headless/decoupled architectures.</li><li>Strong knowledge of SQL Server, caching, search (e.g., Optimizely Search &amp; Navigation), and performance tuning.</li><li>Proven experience leading technical teams and delivering enterprise projects.</li><li>Optimizely certifications (Certified Developer, Solution Architect) are preferred.</li><li>Experience with Optimizely Data Platform (ODP), Web Experimentation, and Feature Experimentation.</li><li>Hands-on experience with Optimizely Opal AI — building or configuring AI agents, custom tools, and orchestration within the Optimizely One platform.</li><li>Familiarity with content personalization and A/B testing strategies.</li><li>Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure as code.</li><li>Consulting or client-facing delivery experience.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Ability to balance technical depth with business pragmatism.</li><li>Leadership, mentoring, and collaboration mindset.</li></ul><p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead end-to-end solution architecture for Optimizely-based projects, from requirements gathering through deployment and support.</li><li>Design scalable, maintainable, and secure architectures using Optimizely CMS (PaaS/SaaS), Commerce, and the Optimizely One platform.</li><li>Define technical standards, best practices, coding guidelines, and governance frameworks for development teams.</li><li>Translate business requirements into technical designs, integration strategies, and detailed architecture documentation.</li><li>Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, conducting code reviews and ensuring quality.</li><li>Architect integrations between Optimizely and third-party systems (CRM, ERP, PIM, marketing automation, search, payment gateways).</li><li>Oversee performance optimization, caching strategies, scalability, and security across solutions.</li><li>Collaborate with clients, project managers, and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals.</li><li>Support pre-sales activities, including solution estimation, proposals, and technical demonstrations.</li><li>Stay current with the Optimizely roadmap, feature releases, experimentation, and personalization capabilities.</li><li>Design and integrate Optimizely Opal (AI agents and assistants) into solutions to automate content workflows, power experimentation, and deliver intelligent customer experiences.</li></ul>