Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Photon, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Technical Architect Target State Architecture & Data Strategy Responsibilities: • Define and document the current and future-state technical architecture across CMS, Commerce, PIM, DAM, OMS, and surrounding enterprise systems. • Evaluate and recommend tier-aligned platform solutions (e.g., Adobe Commerce, VTEX, Shopify Plus, Commercetools) based on scale, complexity, and brand needs. • Lead the development of a modular, scalable reference architecture to support phased brand re-platforming strategies. • Drive the data strategy workstream by: • Mapping data flows across CMS, Commerce, ERP, CRM, and analytics platforms. • Defining ownership and governance models for structured/unstructured data. • Outlining migration and transformation approaches in alignment with target-state architecture. • Collaborate with stakeholders to assess platform feasibility, integration constraints, and tech stack readiness. • Support strategic cost modeling, technology selection tradeoffs, and sprint-phase roadmap development. Background: • 8-12 years of experience in enterprise digital architecture with strong grounding in eCommerce ecosystems and multi-brand portfolios. • Deep hands-on expertise in composable/headless architectures, including AEM, Sitecore, Shopify Plus, and PIM/DAM integrations. • Proficient in data architecture, transformation, and governance across MarTech, CMS, ERP, and commerce domains. • Familiarity with modern CDP, personalization engines, and cloud-native integration patterns (e.g., microservices, APIs). • Prior experience working with design-forward, luxury, or lifestyle brands and navigating global digital standards is a plus. • Strong communicator with a track record of leading architecture discovery, platform selection, and roadmap development.