About motivus
at motivus, we believe in unlocking human potential through innovative, cutting-edge solutions. With over 1,600 team members across 5 countries, we provide a full spectrum of software and digital services. Our teams are dedicated to driving sustainability, pushing the boundaries of technology, and building the next generation of world-class digital solutions that empower our clients and make a lasting impact. As part of our team, you'll work alongside forward-thinking professionals committed to creating groundbreaking solutions that shape the future of the industry.
position overview
we are seeking a senior ecommerce architect to lead the evolution of a large-scale digital commerce ecosystem.
this role is responsible for defining and governing architecture decisions across domains, ensuring alignment with corporate technology strategy, architectural principles, and long-term digital transformation goals.
the ideal candidate brings deep expertise in software architecture, digital commerce platforms (preferably vtex), cross-domain integrations, and omnichannel strategy, combined with strong leadership capabilities.
this is a long-term opportunity with year-round demand and is not limited to a specific region.
key responsibilities
* lead the evolution of the digital commerce ecosystem with a holistic technical vision aligned with enterprise architecture strategy.
* collaborate directly with engineering teams to design cross-domain technical solutions at construction, product, and business logic levels.
* define and contribute to future-state ("to-be") architecture solutions aligned with corporate technology strategy at c3 and c4 architectural levels.
* document architectural decisions and trade-offs, especially those involving cross-domain integrations.
* support the definition and adoption of technology standards, design patterns, and architectural guidelines.
* align tactical architectural decisions with strategic architecture roles across domains.
* guide digital commerce platform development, ideally within vtex environments.
* ensure architecture supports omnichannel business capabilities and customer-first strategies.
* coordinate and oversee initiatives, stakeholder alignment, and cross-functional collaboration.
* identify opportunities for continuous improvement across digital commerce solutions.
* provide mentorship, technical leadership, and development opportunities for engineering teams.
* promote compliance with corporate policies, ethical standards, and governance frameworks.
leadership expectations
the ideal candidate demonstrates strength in the following competencies:
digital transformation & change leadership
* drives continuous improvement initiatives.
* encourages adoption of digital tools and modern ways of working.
* champions innovation within engineering and business teams.
customer-centric mindset
* prioritizes business outcomes by placing the customer at the center.
* applies an omnichannel strategy consistently across digital solutions.
strategic thinking
* takes a holistic perspective integrating data, analytics, customer insights, and cross-functional business inputs.
* aligns architectural decisions with long-term strategic goals.
qualifications
* extensive experience in software architecture and digital commerce ecosystems.
* proven experience designing enterprise-level, cross-domain integrations.
* strong understanding of architecture documentation (c3, c4 levels).
* experience in defining architecture standards and design governance.
* experience with vtex (highly preferred).
* strong collaboration skills in cross-functional and multi-domain environments.
* experience mentoring engineers and influencing architectural direction.
* ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on technical leadership.
why join us?
* shape enterprise digital strategy: influence the architecture of a large-scale digital commerce ecosystem.
* lead transformation: drive digital innovation and omnichannel capabilities.
* collaborative culture: partner with multidisciplinary teams across business and engineering.
* strategic impact: work at both technical and executive levels shaping long-term strategy.
* continuous growth: expand your leadership footprint in enterprise architecture.
our values
* culture of innovation: we pursue innovation relentlessly.
* responsibility: we are committed to ethical and sustainable practices.
* learning & development: we believe growth is continuous.