Sitecore AI Engineer - Part-Time

  Job Description

·       We are seeking a highly skilled Sitecore XM Cloud / Sitecore AI Engineer with strong expertise in OrderCloud to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade digital experience platforms. 

·       The ideal candidate will be responsible for building scalable, headless digital solutions by integrating Sitecore XM Cloud with modern frontend technologies and Sitecore OrderCloud for sophisticated B2B/B2C commerce capabilities. 

·       This role requires deep technical expertise in Sitecore headless architecture, modern React/Next.js development, cloud-native deployments, performance optimization, and commerce workflow implementation. 

Key Responsibilities 

·       Headless Development Design, develop, and enhance modern digital experiences using Next.js (v14/15+) integrated with Sitecore XM Cloud. 

·       Implement headless architecture using Sitecore JSS, GraphQL, and TypeScript. 

·       Build scalable frontend applications leveraging reusable patterns and component-driven architecture. 

·       Component Engineering Develop reusable, maintainable, and enterprise-grade UI components and templates. 

·       Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, accessibility, security, and branding standards. 

·       Collaborate closely with UX/UI teams to deliver high-quality customer experiences.

·        Commerce & OrderCloud Development Implement advanced commerce functionality using Sitecore OrderCloud. 

·       Develop custom pricing engines, inventory management logic, promotions, and transactional workflows. 

·       Integrate OrderCloud APIs with external enterprise systems and payment platforms. 

·       Performance Optimization Implement modern rendering strategies including: Static Site Generation (SSG) Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR) Server Components and edge rendering concepts 

·       Optimize applications to achieve high Google PageSpeed and Core Web Vitals benchmarks. 

·       Write highly optimized, scalable, and maintainable production-ready code. 

·       DevOps & Cloud Deployment Manage and enhance CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and Vercel. Deploy and manage frontend applications on Vercel and cloud-native environments.

·        Implement logging, monitoring, observability, and proactive alerting mechanisms. 

·       Mentorship & Engineering Excellence Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards, security best practices, and development governance.

·        Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership across teams.

·        Contribute to architectural decisions and technical roadmaps. 

·       Sitecore Ecosystem Integration Work with broader Sitecore ecosystem products including: Sitecore CDP Sitecore Personalize Sitecore Search Sitecore Content Hub Sitecore Analytics Support personalization, customer journey orchestration, and AI-driven digital experience initiatives.

 Required Skills & Experience

·        Experience 5+ years of experience in .NET/C#/Sitecore web development. 

·       2–3 years of hands-on production experience with Sitecore XM Cloud.

·        Strong experience implementing enterprise headless CMS solutions. 

·       Technical Expertise Expert proficiency in: TypeScript React.js Next.js GraphQL 

·       Strong knowledge of: Sitecore Headless Services (JSS) Experience Edge SXA REST/GraphQL APIs 

·       Experience with composable DXP architectures and MACH principles is preferred. 

·       Commerce & Integration Experience working with Sitecore OrderCloud implementations. 

·       Knowledge of commerce integrations, API orchestration, and workflow automation. DevOps & Hosting 

·       Proven experience with: Vercel deployments Azure DevOps pipelines CI/CD automation Cloud-native development practices

·        Performance & Quality Strong understanding of frontend performance optimization techniques. 

·       Experience implementing secure coding and scalable architecture practices. 

·       Certifications (Preferred) Sitecore XM Cloud Developer Certification Sitecore AI Developer Certification Sitecore OrderCloud Certification (preferred) 

Preferred Qualifications 

·       Experience with enterprise-scale digital transformation programs. 

·       Exposure to AI-driven personalization and customer data platforms.

·       Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. 

·       Agile/Scrum delivery experience. 

·       Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.