Lead Optimizely Solutions Architect

Remote · Canada · 10+ years experience · Posted Oct 7, 2026

At a glance

Valtech is an experience innovation company that unlocks a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world.
At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more.
At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate.
Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.

At Valtech, we build digital experiences that help the world's leading brands connect with their customers through content, commerce, experimentation, data and AI.
We're looking for a Lead Optimizely Solutions Architect to join our growing Optimizely practice in Canada.
In this role, you'll lead the design and delivery of enterprise digital experience platforms, guide multidisciplinary teams, and act as a trusted advisor to clients navigating complex digital transformation initiatives.

Design enterprise-grade Optimizely solutions that align business objectives, technical requirements and industry best practices.
Define scalable architectures across content management, integrations, personalization, analytics and digital experience platforms.
Provide technical leadership across multiple concurrent projects and guide teams through complex implementation challenges.
Produce architecture documentation, technical specifications and executive-ready presentations.
Lead technical discovery efforts, feasibility assessments and risk identification.
Support engineering teams with proof-of-concepts, complex implementations and critical technical decisions.
Establish and promote best practices around content modeling, headless delivery, security, performance and maintainability.
Design integrations across CRM, commerce, CDP, PIM, DAM, analytics and identity ecosystems.
Define data collection, event tracking and analytics strategies that drive personalization, experimentation and business insights.
Design and deliver AI-enabled experiences and workflows leveraging Optimizely Opal, LLM services and emerging AI technologies.

10+ years of experience in enterprise web development, including at least 5 years in a Solution Architect, Technical Architect or similar leadership role.
Deep expertise with Optimizely CMS (CMS 12 and/or SaaS CMS), including multiple enterprise implementations delivered as the lead architect.
Strong .NET background, including C#, ASP.NET Core, MVC and Optimizely APIs.
Experience delivering headless and hybrid architectures using Optimizely Graph and/or Content Delivery API.
Front-end integration experience with React, Next.js or similar frameworks.
Strong understanding of content modeling, personalization, multisite and multilingual implementations.
Experience integrating enterprise platforms including CRM, commerce, CDP, PIM, DAM, search and identity providers.
Experience designing analytics and data solutions involving platforms such as Optimizely Data Platform, Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, Snowflake or BigQuery.
Proven experience delivering AI-enabled capabilities in production environments, including LLM integrations, agents and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) solutions.
Experience with Optimizely DXP, Azure cloud services, CI/CD pipelines and Git-based development workflows.

Experience with Optimizely Commerce, CMP, Web Experimentation, Feature Experimentation or Opal.
Experience with composable architectures and MACH-inspired ecosystems.
Exposure to additional headless CMS platforms such as Contentful or Contentstack.
Experience with agent frameworks, vector databases or Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Optimizely certifications across CMS, SaaS CMS, Commerce, Experimentation or AI products.
Cloud architecture certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect or TOGAF.
AI-related certifications including Azure AI Engineer Associate, AWS Machine Learning Engineer, Claude Architect certifications, or Google Generative AI credentials.

A comprehensive insurance plan, with Gold, Silver, or Bronze modules and employer contribution up to 80%
Dialogue via Sun Life providing virtual healthcare services, Employee and Family Assistance Program, and a mental health support program
A $500 Personal Spending Account for healthcare reimbursements, gym memberships, public transit passes, office supplies, or RRSP contributions
A retirement plan with 100% matching on RRSP contributions through a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) up to 4%
Flexible vacation under Valtech's policy, with 5 days available during the probation period
Personal Technology Reimbursement of $30/month starting on day 1
Winter holiday closure and flexible scheduling

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