• SAP Commerce Architect

    IBM (Chicago, IL)


    Introduction

    A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio

     

    This Job can be Performed from anywhere in the US

    Your role and responsibilities

    We are seeking an experienced SAP Commerce Architect to lead and deliver complex SAP Commerce Cloud (CCv2) implementations and migration initiatives. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic consulting capabilities, working directly with enterprise clients to modernize their e-commerce platforms and drive business transformation.

     

    *Solution Architecture & Design*

    * Define end-to-end SAP Commerce Cloud architecture aligned with client business objectives and technical requirements

    * Lead solution design for migrations from on-premise SAP Hybris to SAP Commerce Cloud v2 (CCv2), including multi-instance consolidation strategies

    * Establish integration patterns with enterprise systems including SAP S/4HANA, ERP, OMS, PIM, and third-party applications

    * Design scalable, high-performance architectures leveraging CCv2 cloud-native capabilities

    *Technical Leadership*

    * Provide hands-on technical guidance across development teams throughout project lifecycles

    * Conduct architecture reviews, code assessments, and performance optimization initiatives

    * Define and enforce development standards, best practices, and governance frameworks

    * Lead technical risk identification and mitigation planning for complex implementations

    *CCv2 Migration & Upgrades*

    * Architect migration strategies from legacy Hybris versions to CCv2, including data migration, customization refactoring, and extension modernization

    * Plan and execute platform upgrades ensuring minimal business disruption

    * Evaluate and redesign custom extensions for CCv2 compatibility and cloud optimization

    * Define build, deployment, and environment management strategies within the CCv2 ecosystem

    *Client Consulting & Engagement*

    * Serve as trusted technical advisor to client stakeholders, translating business needs into technical solutions

    * Lead discovery workshops, technical assessments, and roadmap development sessions

    * Present architectural recommendations to executive and technical audiences

    * Support pre-sales activities including RFP responses, solution demonstrations, and effort estimations

    *Delivery Excellence*

    * Collaborate with project managers to define timelines, dependencies, and resource requirements

    * Ensure delivery quality through adherence to architectural standards and best practices

    * Mentor and develop junior architects and technical team members

    Required technical and professional expertise

    * 8+ years of experience with SAP Commerce (Hybris) platform

    * 3+ years in a Solution/Technical Architect capacity

    * Demonstrated experience leading SAP Commerce Cloud v2 (CCv2) migrations and implementations

    * Proven consulting experience with enterprise clients across multiple industries

    * Track record of successful on-premise to cloud migration delivery

    *Technical Expertise*

    * Deep knowledge of SAP Commerce architecture including ServiceLayer, persistence, impex, and data modeling

    * Proficiency with CCv2 build and deployment processes, manifest configuration, and environment management

    * Strong understanding of SAP Commerce modules: B2B, B2C, Order Management, PCM, and Promotions

    * Experience with integration technologies: REST/SOAP APIs, SAP Integration Suite, middleware platforms

    * Familiarity with cloud infrastructure concepts, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices

    *Consulting Skills*

    * Excellent client-facing communication and presentation abilities

    * Experience conducting technical workshops and stakeholder alignment sessions

    * Ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics and build trusted relationships

    * Strong documentation and proposal writing skills

    *Education*

    * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

    * SAP Commerce Cloud certifications preferred

    *Travel*

    * Willingness to travel to client sites as project needs require

    Preferred technical and professional experience

    * Experience with SAP Commerce integrations to SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC

    * Knowledge of Spartacus/Composable Storefront implementation

    * Familiarity with Common Data Model (CDM) implementations

    * Experience with agile delivery methodologies in enterprise environments

    * Background in retail, pharmaceutical, or distribution industries

     

    IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.