VML - Lead SFCC Developer (5-8 yrs)

About VML:

VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands and drive growth.

We are celebrated for our innovative and award-winning work for blue-chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Intel, Microsoft, Nestl, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's.

VML is recognized by the Forrester Wave- Reports as a "Leader" in Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services, and Marketing Measurement & Optimization.

As the world's most advanced and largest creative company, VML's global network is powered by 30,000 talented people across 60-plus markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, So Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.

About the Role :

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced SFCC Lead Developer to join our team in Mumbai.

This is a full-time, on-site position where you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable SFCC eCommerce solutions for our clients.

You will lead technical aspects of SFCC implementations, ensuring seamless integrations, optimal performance, and a superior customer experience.

Job Title : SFCC Lead Developer

Location : Mumbai (Onsite)

Job Type : Full-time

Responsibilities :

- SFCC Development & Architecture : Lead the design, development, and implementation of SFCC eCommerce solutions, including storefront customization, integrations, and back-end development.

- Technical Leadership : Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other developers on the team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

- AWS Expertise : Leverage your deep understanding of AWS services, particularly Lambda functions, to build scalable and efficient solutions.

- Personalization : Implement and optimize personalization strategies within SFCC to enhance customer engagement and drive conversions.

- Catalog and Product Management : Structure catalogs, define product data models, and manage content within SFCC.

- Storefront Configuration : Configure and customize SFCC storefronts, ensuring a seamless and user-friendly experience.

- Multi-Site/Multi-Country Implementation : Set up and manage multi-site and multi-country environments within SFCC.

- API Integrations : Design and implement API integrations with external systems, such as payment gateways, ERP, CRM, and inventory management systems.

- Data Synchronization : Implement data synchronization mechanisms between SFCC and other systems (SF, DMS, ERP, inventory, customer data, etc.

- Performance Optimization : Optimize site speed, implement caching strategies, and configure CDNs for optimal performance.

- Monitoring and Support : Set up monitoring for system health, performance, and error tracking.

- Address post-launch issues, provide ongoing support for platform updates and patches, and implement optimizations.

- Communication and Collaboration : Maintain clear communication with project managers, developers, and other teams.

- Regularly update stakeholders on progress, risks, and challenges.

- Process Improvement : Conduct regular reviews and retrospectives to refine processes and improve the system.

Requirements :

- 5+ years of experience in SFCC (Demandware) development.

- Strong understanding of AWS services, particularly Lambda functions.

- Proficiency in Python coding.

- Hands-on experience with personalization in SFCC.

- Expertise in structuring catalogs, product data models, and content within SFCC.

- Experience configuring SFCC storefronts.

- Proven ability to set up and manage multi-site and multi-country environments.

- Solid understanding of API integrations with external systems (e., payment gateways, ERP, CRM).

- Experience with data synchronization between SFCC and other systems.

- Knowledge of site speed optimization, caching strategies, and CDN configuration.

- Experience setting up monitoring for system health, performance, and error tracking.

- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve post-launch issues and provide ongoing support.

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills