Salesforce Commerce Cloud Solution Architect, Director

We are seeking a Salesforce Commerce Cloud Solution Architect, Director to drive the digital evolution and e-commerce initiatives for a prestigious Luxury & Fashion group. This role is the critical bridge between technical excellence and business vision. The ideal candidate possesses deep, vertical expertise in Salesforce Commerce Cloud (formerly Demandware), paired with high emotional intelligence and a strong consulting mindset. This is not a general Enterprise Architecture role, but rather a highly specialized, authoritative position focused entirely on SFCC solutions. The Architect must be capable of sitting at the executive table with Chief Digital Officers (CDOs) and Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) from the group's various luxury brands, actively listening to their needs, building trust, and seamlessly translating business requirements into scalable, elegant, and high-performing technical architectures. Responsibilities Lead workshops and presentations with CDOs, CTOs, and E-commerce Directors of individual Maisons, adapting highly technical language for business-focused stakeholdersDemonstrate exceptional active listening skills to truly understand the nuances, sensitivities, and unique "heritage" of each Maison, ensuring technology solutions align with their distinct brand identitiesAct as a reliable consulting partner, guiding clients through Salesforce Commerce Cloud best practices and proactively proposing solutions rather than merely taking requirementsManage expectations, mitigate risks, and align the overarching technological priorities of the parent group with the specific desires of the individual digital boutiquesArchitect exclusive, end-to-end solutions within the Salesforce B2C Commerce ecosystem, ensuring maximum scalability, security, and performance to handle global traffic and retail peak seasonsDefine development guidelines for Storefront Reference Architecture (SFRA), SiteGenesis (for legacy systems), and modern Headless/Composable commerce scenarios supported by SalesforceDesign seamless integration flows between SFCC and standard third-party systems in the luxury retail landscape (OMS, ERP, PIM, CRM, Payment Gateways)Oversee development teams and System Integrators, ensuring implementations strictly adhere to approved design patterns, code quality standards, and platform constraints (governor limits) Requirements 7+ years in the IT industry, with a minimum of 5+ years specifically as a Solution Architect on Salesforce Commerce Cloud projectsStrong knowledge of SFRA, ISML, and Demandware ScriptExpertise in Business Manager and Salesforce APIs (OCAPI, SCAPI)Proven track record of delivering e-commerce projects within the Fashion, Retail, or Luxury sectorsCapability to "read the room," adapt communication styles, and handle high-pressure situations or conflicting visions with diplomacy, tact, and empathyA natural talent for simplifying complex technical concepts, making them clear, digestible, and actionable for non-technical decision-makersAbility to inspire technical teams and work in harmony with System Integrators, creative agencies, and internal corporate stakeholdersAdvanced proficiency in English (C1+ level) Nice to have Salesforce B2C Commerce Architect certification We offer We gather like-minded people:Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernizationSupportive team and agile, startup-like cultureHybrid by design mode and opportunity to work remotely within PolandChance to work abroad for up to 60 days annuallyBusiness-driven relocation opportunitiesWe provide growth opportunities:Career development programsThought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programsCertification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS)English classesWe cover it all:Stable payParticipation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discountBenefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)Referral bonuses up to $2,000Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and moreCorporate, social and well-being eventsPlease, note:Benefits listed above are available to employees onlyWe are open for working with Contractors. Terms of B2B cooperation agreements are agreed individuallyWe will reach out to selected candidates exclusively EPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.