Job Summary

Job Description

Medline has an immediate need for a Digital & eCommerce Architect to join and lead a multi-year, multi-national modernization program and ecommerce development team. This program and team are dedicated to transforming Medline’s ecommerce technical capabilities and building a modern cloud-based platform to drive innovation and scale for the future.

As an Architect, you will collaborate with business and IT leaders to align technology initiatives with business strategies. You will influence changes to business models, processes, organizations, and investments by providing a cloud and API-first technology perspective and an analytical approach to decision-making. You will ensure the delivery of high-quality technology solutions across a portfolio of eCommerce products, systems, and services.

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Digital and Ecommerce Architect to lead the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge ecommerce solutions using modern, composable, and cloud-native architectures. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in leveraging MACH principles (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, Headless), composable commerce platforms such as CommerceTools, and advanced frontend technologies like Next.js. This role involves architecting scalable, high-performance ecommerce solutions while leveraging microservices, microfrontends, and Kubernetes on the Azure platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect Composable Solutions: Design and architect modular, composable commerce solutions using modern frameworks and tools such as CommerceTools and Next.js in alignment with MACH architecture principles (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, Headless).
• Cloud-Native Ecommerce: Architect and implement Azure-native ecommerce platforms leveraging cloud services like AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service), Azure Functions, and API Management to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient solutions.
• Microservices & APIs: Design, develop, and manage microservices-based architectures, ensuring seamless API integrations for commerce platforms, including third-party services and data sources.
• Composable Commerce Expertise: Lead the integration of Composable Commerce technologies and frameworks (e.g., CommerceTools), creating highly flexible and scalable commerce ecosystems that can easily adapt to new customer experiences.
• Frontend Leadership: Architect and implement microfrontend solutions using modern JavaScript frameworks such as Next.js, enabling modular and independently deployable frontend components.
• MACH Principles: Drive the adoption of MACH principles across the architecture, ensuring that systems are decoupled, API-first, cloud-native, and headless to support a flexible and scalable ecommerce environment.
• Kubernetes & Containerization: Lead the deployment and orchestration of containerized applications using Kubernetes, ensuring efficient scaling, high availability, and optimized cloud resource usage.
• Collaboration & Mentorship: Work closely with engineering teams, product owners, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into architectural blueprints, while mentoring developers on modern architecture best practices.
• Optimization & Performance: Ensure the scalability, performance, and security of digital commerce platforms by leveraging best practices in cloud-native technologies, Kubernetes orchestration, and continuous delivery pipelines.
• Documentation & Governance: Ensure comprehensive documentation of architecture decisions, designs, and processes, and participate in architectural governance to ensure compliance with technical and business standards.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Azure Cloud Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Azure services including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure App Services, Azure API Management, Azure Functions, and other cloud-native technologies.
• MACH Architecture: Strong understanding of MACH principles (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, Headless) and experience in implementing these in ecommerce solutions.
• Composable Commerce: Proven experience with Composable Commerce platforms (CommerceTools or similar) and deep understanding of headless commerce frameworks.
• Microservices Architecture: Expertise in building and managing microservices-based architectures, leveraging tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and API gateways.
• Frontend Development: Proficient in microfrontend development using Next.js or similar frameworks, with a focus on delivering modular, scalable, and performance-optimized frontend applications.
• API-First Development: Extensive experience designing, developing, and managing RESTful and GraphQL APIs as part of an API-first strategy, facilitating seamless integrations across systems.
• Kubernetes Orchestration: Hands-on experience managing and scaling Kubernetes clusters for orchestrating cloud-native, containerized applications.
• DevOps & CI/CD: Strong understanding of DevOps practices and tools, such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Terraform, for automating infrastructure deployment and application delivery pipelines.
• Ecommerce Platform Integration: Knowledge of integrating with ecommerce platforms and third-party systems, ensuring smooth operation across different channels.
• Security & Performance: Deep understanding of security protocols (OAuth, SSO, JWT) and best practices for optimizing performance in cloud-native ecommerce environments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in digital architecture, with a focus on cloud-native, ecommerce, and composable commerce solutions.
• Strong proficiency with CommerceTools, Next.js, and Azure technologies.
• Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries (React, Angular, etc.) and back-end technologies (Node.js, .NET Core, Java).
• Certifications in Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, or relevant ecommerce platforms (CommerceTools) are highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in migrating from monolithic ecommerce platforms to composable commerce solutions.
• Familiarity with headless CMS systems (Contentful, Strapi, etc.).
• Knowledge of data analytics tools such as Azure Synapse or Power BI.
• Experience working in an Agile or Scrum environment.

DISCLAIMER

All duties and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor(s)/manager(s).

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will employment relationship.

More About Medline:  
Medline is the largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of healthcare supplies in the United States, providing thousands of products that serve the entire continuum of care. Our innovative products and programs can be found in most hospitals, extended-care facilities, surgery centers, physician offices, home care dealers, home health agencies and retail outlets.  

Founded in 1910, Medline has grown from a small manufacturer of aprons, surgical gowns and uniforms to a thriving $25 billion global enterprise because of our dedicated people, entrepreneurial spirit and honest values.  

Again named one of the country’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, and once again named to Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces, Medline has experienced fifty-plus years of consecutive annual growth, and is headquartered in Northfield, IL. 

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$132,600.00 - $199,160.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.