VTEX Architect/ Tech Lead (remote - based in Spain)

**Work model** : Remote



**What makes Cognizant a unique place to work?**



Cognizant stands out as a truly unique place to work, thanks to its dynamic combination of rapid growth and a global, innovative-driven environment. This creates exceptional opportunities for individuals like you—professionals with an entrepreneurial mindset who aspire to make a meaningful impact.



At Cognizant, you will collaborate with talented colleagues from around the world to design and deliver cutting-edge solutions for leading global companies. Together, we help organizations become more agile, innovative, and successful. This is your chance to be part of that transformation and contribute to a remarkable success story.



We are currently seeking an experienced **VTEX Architect/ Tech Lead** to lead our digital transformation initiative, transitioning key business applications and e-commerce capabilities from Salesforce to VTEX. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in VTEX platform architecture, end-to-end implementation experience, and the ability to guide cross-functional teams through complex solution design and integration efforts.



Can you see yourself in this position? Check the requirements and apply!



**Key Responsibilities:**



· Lead and develop the architecture and design of VTEX-based solutions for complex business processes currently supported by Salesforce.



· Lead and contribute to the complete lifecycle of VTEX implementations—from requirements gathering and solution design to development, testing, and deployment.



· Collaborate with internal stakeholders, business analysts, developers, and external partners to ensure successful migration and integration with existing systems (ERP, CRM, OMS, and external APIs).



· Define and enforce best practices, governance standards, and platform performance tuning across VTEX implementations.



· Conduct solution reviews and provide technical direction and mentoring to implementation teams.



· Translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable, and secure VTEX solutions.



· Manage technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and deployment plans to ensure traceability and knowledge transfer.



· Continuously evaluate new VTEX functionalities and recommend strategies for optimization and innovation.



**You are a person with:**



· Proven experience leading multiple end-to-end VTEX Commerce implementations.



· Strong understanding of VTEX IO, VTEX CMS, VTEX APIs, and custom app development.



· Experience migrating from legacy or other commerce platforms (Salesforce Commerce Cloud preferred).



· Solid knowledge of headless commerce, microservices, and API-first architectures.



· Proficiency in front-end and back-end technologies relevant to VTEX (React, Node.js, GraphQL, REST).



· Excellent command of English (written and spoken) with the ability to communicate complex technical ideas clearly to both technical and business audiences.



· Strong problem-solving, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.



· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus).

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.