Sitecore Technical Architect - Temporary Worker

1 Month ago • 5 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

Merkle, a dentsu company, is seeking a Sitecore Technical Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-level Sitecore XP solutions. This role involves providing technical direction, mentoring developers, and ensuring the delivery of scalable and maintainable digital solutions. Responsibilities include designing solutions, integrating with other systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The architect will translate business requirements into technical specifications, guide development through the SDLC, and ensure solution quality and compliance. The role requires strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills within an agile environment.
Must have:
  • 5+ years of Sitecore development experience, at least 2 in a lead/architect role
  • Expertise with Sitecore XP 9.x/10.x, including SXA and Sitecore Headless
  • Strong knowledge of .NET Core / ASP.NET MVC, C#, and Web API
  • Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks
  • Experience designing and deploying cloud-based solutions
  • Experience with serialization tools
  • Integration experience with third-party platforms
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling
  • Experience with containerization and infrastructure-as-code
  • Sitecore 10 .NET Developer Certification
Good to have:
  • Experience with Sitecore Composable DXP and SaaS offerings
  • Prior experience transforming traditional Sitecore MVC implementations to Headless
  • Knowledge of content governance, localization, and multisite/multilingual setups
Perks:
  • Paid holidays in accordance with dentsu policy
  • Safe and sick time

Job Details

Job Description: Location: Remote Merkle, a dentsu company, powers the experience economy. For more than 35 years, the company has put people at the heart of its approach to digital business transformation. As the only integrated experience consultancy in the world with a heritage in data science and business performance, Merkle delivers holistic, end-to-end experiences that drive growth, engagement, and loyalty. Merkle’s expertise has earned recognition as a “Leader” by top industry analyst firms, in categories such as digital transformation and commerce, experience design, engineering and technology integration, digital marketing, data science, CRM and loyalty, and customer data management. With more than 16,000 employees, Merkle operates in 30+ countries throughout the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Sitecore Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-level Sitecore Experience Platform (XP) solutions. This role requires deep technical and product expertise in Sitecore, strong leadership capabilities, and hands-on experience delivering scalable, performant, and maintainable digital solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including UI, DevOps, BA, and QA to drive architectural decisions and ensure delivery excellence. Responsibilities Technical Leadership
  • Lead the architecture, design, and development of Sitecore XP solutions (preferably 10.x or later).
  • Provide technical direction and mentorship to Sitecore developers and front-end engineers.
  • Define and enforce Sitecore development best practices, coding standards, and DevOps processes.
Solution Architecture
  • Design composable, headless, or hybrid Sitecore solutions aligned with solution architecture goals.
  • Develop and maintain architectural documentation including solution diagrams, component models, and deployment topology.
  • Integrate Sitecore with composable systems (CRM, DAM, ERP, Search, Marketing Automation, Personalization, CDP).
Project Delivery
  • Translate business requirements into technical specifications and scalable Sitecore implementations.
  • Guide development through full SDLC (Agile/Scrum), including code reviews and CI/CD deployment support.
  • Oversee solution quality, performance optimization, and security compliance.
Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and UX teams to shape technical feasibility and design.
  • Act as the technical point of contact for Sitecore-related topics across the organization.
Required Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in Sitecore development, with at least 2 years in a lead or architect role
  • Proven expertise with Sitecore XP 9.x/10.x, including SXA, xConnect, and Sitecore Headless (JSS or Next.js)
  • Strong knowledge of .NET Core / ASP.NET MVC, C#, Web API, and related Microsoft technologies
  • Familiar with modern frontend frameworks (React, Vue, or Angular)
  • Experience designing and deploying cloud-based solutions (Azure PaaS, Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Solid understanding of component-driven design
  • Experience with serialization tools like Sitecore CLI, Team Development for Sitecore (TDS) or Unicorn
  • Integration experience with third-party platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Coveo, Adobe Analytics, etc.)
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
  • Experience with containerization (Docker) and infrastructure-as-code
  • Sitecore 10 .NET Developer Certification
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Sitecore Composable DXP and SaaS offerings (Sitecore XM Cloud, CDP, Personalize)
  • Prior experience transforming traditional Sitecore MVC implementations to Headless
  • Knowledge of content governance, localization, and multisite/multilingual setups
Soft Skills
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management
  • Ability to lead technical discussions and code/design walkthroughs
  • Comfortable working in agile, fast-paced environments
The hourly pay rate for the successful candidate is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. Temporary employees are eligible for paid holidays in accordance with dentsu policy, as well as safe and sick time. This position is not eligible for any other benefits or other compensation. To begin the application process, please click on the “Apply” button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps. Location: USA - Remote - Illinois Brand: Merkle Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Independent Contractor

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