Website Architect

Architecture Strategy & Design

• Define and maintain the target-state architecture for Ford Pro's external website ecosystem.
• Design scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions using modern architectural patterns, including Micro Frontends (MFE) and MACH principles.
• Create solution blueprints, architecture diagrams, and technical prototypes.

Technical Leadership

• Lead architecture initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Provide architectural guidance and technical mentorship to engineering teams.
• Drive technical decision-making and ensure alignment with strategic business objectives.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with Product Managers, Engineering Managers, UX teams, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Assess feasibility, complexity, dependencies, and risks associated with proposed capabilities.

Integration & Platform Architecture

• Design APIs and integration patterns connecting websites with:
  • Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)
  • Salesforce and CRM platforms
  • Enterprise services
  • Third-party systems
• Establish architecture standards for reusable and scalable integrations.

Performance, Security & Governance

• Define standards for:
  • Core Web Vitals
  • Accessibility (WCAG)
  • Technical SEO
  • Web Security
  • Cross-browser compatibility
• Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture and security guidelines.

Cloud & DevOps Alignment

• Design solutions leveraging AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Support CI/CD strategies and modern deployment models.
• Recommend hosting, CDN, and serverless architectures where appropriate.

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Produce and maintain Architecture Requirements Documents (ARDs), Architecture Decision Records (ADRs), interface specifications, and solution diagrams.
• Identify and reduce technical debt through strategic modernization initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies through Proofs of Concept (POCs).