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# Lead Software Engineer/Technical Architect (E Commerce)

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000 - $180,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Digital Content, Web Development, Next.js, Salesforce.Com, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Web Platforms, Oracle Integration Solutions, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Api Design, Software Coding
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5960975307

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
 * 8-10+ years of software development or enterprise architecture experience with recent hands-on coding responsibilities.
 * Full-stack development experience with strong Java and modern web application development skills.
 * Advanced JavaScript experience and ability to complete a hands-on coding assessment.
 * Proven experience architecting customer-facing digital solutions, including e-commerce or self-service platforms.
 * Strong API design, system integration, and scalable solution architecture experience.
 * Experience creating technical designs, architecture diagrams, roadmaps, and proofs of concept.
 * Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and provide technical direction to software engineers.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

 * Experience with Next.js.
 * Experience with Kafka and event-driven architecture.
 * Experience with headless or composable content management systems.
 * Experience with product information management, search/product discovery, Salesforce, or Oracle integrations.
 * Experience modernizing e-commerce or customer-facing digital platforms.

## Description

Job Description This Lead Software Engineer / Solution Architect will help shape the architecture and technical roadmap for a modern customer-facing digital platform. This is a hands-on individual contributor role for an experienced developer or technical lead who can establish architectural direction while continuing to write code, build proofs of concept, and solve complex integration challenges. The work will support the modernization of e-commerce, customer self-service, online ordering, order visibility, product discovery, and other digital customer experiences.

 * Shape solution architecture and the technical roadmap for customer-facing digital capabilities.
 * Translate product roadmaps and business objectives into scalable technical designs and implementation plans.
 * Develop code and proofs of concept while supporting engineers through implementation.
 * Design scalable APIs, system integrations, and event-driven solutions across customer-facing and backend platforms.
 * Create architecture diagrams, system workflows, integration models, and other technical documentation.
 * Guide technical solutions for e-commerce, self-service, ordering, shipment visibility, product search, and digital content.
 * Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a development organization of approximately 8-10 developers without direct people-management responsibilities.
 * Partner with product leaders, technical teams, and business stakeholders to connect architecture decisions to measurable improvements in the customer experience.