Sitecore Solution Architect (Customer Experience) At Avanade, we see how the power of Sitecore shapes the future of businesses every day. By combining our unmatched Microsoft and Sitecore knowledge with our creative approach to innovation and strong industry knowledge, we create a lot of opportunities for Sitecore, our clients and for you. Avanade has countless paths for you to pursue. One of them is sure to lead to your unique version of success. As a Sitecore Solution Architect, your primary responsibility will be to work in solutioning rather than delivery, focusing specifically on Sitecore solutions. You will have a deep understanding of composable platforms and headless technology. You understand the business outcomes of migrating to XM Cloud and adopting headless build approaches. You can confidently articulate the opportunities that Next.js presents and the technical outcomes that can be achieved, including approaches to rendering strategies. You will have experience in designing solutions on Azure infrastructure and designing solutions to support continuous delivery through DevOps automation. You will be passionate about web development and delivering high quality, fast, secure and accessible solutions that put user experience front and centre. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, environment, supporting a team of developers.? You will work closely with solution architects, delivery leads and project managers to provide technical guidance and ensure high quality outcomes. You will be comfortable in client facing roles through previous consulting experience or through managing internal stakeholders in your past roles. As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you'll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and our communities. You'll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor and guide you, but to also lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact and live. It's all here, so take a closer look! Together we do what matters. What you'll do - Designing composable solutions that leverage best-of-breed technologies - Planning solution delivery with delivery leads, defining milestones and dependencies - Hands-on delivery of complex components and POCs - Leading teams of engineers in delivering high quality solutions - Working collaboratively with Business Analysts to define requirements - Working with front-end, user interface developers to deliver performant, component driven solutions across a variety of styles such as SPAs, headless & MVC - Working collaboratively with user experience and visual design teams to ensure UI designs align with strategic goals. - Ensuring that all deliveries meet acceptance criteria and that software engineering quality standards are upheld. - Participating in agile sprint ceremonies and presenting in showcases. - Actively working to ensure delivery quality through measures such as code scanning, pull-requests and adherence to software standards - Supporting communities of practice through innovation and knowledge sharing - Supporting test teams to understand how to test and configure solutions - Support content authors in using new system components - Contributing to solutioning of new projects through solution definition and providing development estimates.? - Production of comprehensive solution documentation - Ensure that the client's data protection framework is followed for sensitive personal data in accordance with Client Data Protection program. Skills and experiences - Strong experience in software engineering using Sitecore technologies - An understanding of Sitecore Headless, the impact of migration to headless and XM Cloud - Deep industry experience working with Sitecore, ideally with a Sitecore certification - Experience with using Azure DevOps or a similar DevOps platform, leveraging Git based source control and CI/CD automation - Experience mentoring junior software developers - Deep understanding of Web Development and component-based design concepts - Experience in SQL, Rest APIs and cloud native development - Experience in the Azure platform, with knowledge of infrastructure and services available - Experience in content migration into Sitecore, developing scripted migration approaches using tools such as Sitecore API, Sitecore CLI, Sitecore PowerShell Extension or .NET-based migration. - Experienced in Agile concepts, ceremonies, and practices - Collaborative remote working experience - Understanding of Node.js/Next.js and React JS Characteristics that can spell success for this role: - Consultative, collaborative, relationship builder - Resilient, adaptable, flexible - Intellectually curious and passionate about tech - Client-centric attitude - Passion for learning and development Enjoy your career Some of the best things about working at Avanade? - Opportunity to work for Microsoft's Global Alliance Partner of the Year, with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)?? - Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally?? - Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth? - Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you?? A Great Place to Work As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you'll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and communities. You'll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and to lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It's all here, so take a closer look! We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Visit our [1] Inclusion & Diversity page.? Create a future for our people that focuses on? - Expanding your thinking?? - Experimenting courageously?? - Learning and pivoting? Inspire greatness in our people by? - Empowering every voice?? - Encouraging boldness?? - Celebrating progress?? Accelerate the impact of our people by? - Amazing the client?? - Prioritizing what matters??? - Acting as one Find out more about some of our benefits [2] Employee Benefits at Avanade | Avanade Learn more To learn more about Avanade check out these links: [3] LinkedIn [4] Inside Avanade Blog [5] Avanade Careers References Visible links - https://www.avanade.com/en/about-avanade/inclusion-and-diversity - https://www.avanade.com/en/career/benefits - https://www.linkedin.com/company/avanade - https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/inside-avanade - https://www.avanade.com/en/career We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Avanade believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants, or job seekers because of their race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protect group status as defined by law.