Solutions Architect (Contract)

Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Our brands and properties division works with iconic brands and rights holders, supporting business growth through all marketing disciplines. We're a trusted partner to every major league, team and venue, building meaningful connections between brands, properties and fans. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com. Wasserman Digital is seeking a Solution Architect / Technical Lead to define architecture and lead development across the full project life cycle for a range of eCommerce platforms, with a primary focus on SaaS solutions (BigCommerce, Shopify, Adobe ACCS). The Technical Lead serves as the technical owner on client engagements—responsible for designing the solution, communicating it effectively to stakeholders, and partnering with Engineering, QA, and DevOps teams to ensure that delivery meets high standards of quality and performance. Please note this is a contract position up to 1 year. What You'll Do: • Lead the architecture, implementation, and launch of eCommerce solutions for Wasserman Digital clients and channel partners. • Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients and internal teams, guiding platform best practices and solution optimization. • Oversee ongoing maintenance, enhancements, and support for client eCommerce sites. • Manage and coordinate all stages of the software delivery lifecycle, including architecture, design reviews, development planning, and QA oversight. • Write high-quality, maintainable code and conduct peer code reviews to ensure technical excellence. • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues that may span multiple systems, vendors, and integration points. • Define and enforce development standards across source control, build automation, testing practices, code quality, and release management (including theme deployments). What We're Looking For: • 5+ years in web and application development, including solution design and architectural ownership. • Deep experience with at least two SaaS eCommerce platforms (BigCommerce, Shopify Plus, Adobe Commerce/ACCS), including custom app development and API integrations. • Strong proficiency with modern JavaScript, including: • React, Next.js, and TypeScript • Modern CSS approaches (SASS, Tailwind, CSS Modules) • Hands-on experience designing headless commerce or composable architectures using REST/GraphQL APIs. • Experience integrating eCommerce platforms with ERP, CRM, OMS, or PIM systems, either directly or via iPaaS middleware. • Strong understanding of Git-based workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or similar). • Proven ability to lead technical discussions, create architecture documentation, and guide engineering teams. Nice to Have • Laravel or Node-based backend application development experience. • Experience with performance optimization, caching strategies, and CDN edge compute (Cloudflare Workers, AWS Lambda@Edge). Location & Work Environment This role may be performed remotely within Eastern Time Zone working hours, or from one of our East Coast offices. Wasserman does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. Apply tot his job