Principal Engineer, Sitecore Architect (Optimizely)
RemoteUnited States or India
Job Summary
Lead end-to-end solution architecture for Optimizely-based projects, from requirements gathering through deployment and support. Design scalable, maintainable, and secure architectures using Optimizely CMS, Commerce, and the Optimizely One platform, while defining technical standards and governance frameworks. Architect integrations between Optimizely and third-party systems, oversee performance optimization and caching strategies, and mentor development teams through code reviews. Translate business requirements into technical designs and collaborate with stakeholders to align solutions with goals. Support pre-sales activities including solution estimation and technical demonstrations. Stay current with the Optimizely roadmap and integrate AI agents to automate workflows and deliver intelligent customer experiences.
Required Qualifications
- Total experience 12+ Years
- Strong experience in software development experience, with architecting Optimizely (Episerver) solutions
- Deep expertise in Optimizely CMS and/or Commerce, including content modeling, templating, and add-on development
- Strong proficiency in C#, ASP.NET Core / MVC, and the .NET ecosystem
- Experience with front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, React/Angular)
- Solid understanding of cloud platforms (Azure preferred), CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
- Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, and headless/decoupled architectures
- Strong knowledge of SQL Server, caching, search (e.g., Optimizely Search & Navigation), and performance tuning
- Proven experience leading technical teams and delivering enterprise projects
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
Desired Qualifications
- Optimizely certifications (Certified Developer, Solution Architect) are preferred
- Experience with Optimizely Data Platform (ODP), Web Experimentation, and Feature Experimentation
- Hands-on experience with Optimizely Opal AI — building or configuring AI agents, custom tools, and orchestration within the Optimizely One platform
- Familiarity with content personalization and A/B testing strategies
- Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure as code
- Consulting or client-facing delivery experience
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to balance technical depth with business pragmatism
- Leadership, mentoring, and collaboration mindset
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