WCS Developer (WebSphere Commerce Suite - WCS)

Job Title: WCS Developer (WebSphere Commerce Suite - WCS) Location: Remote (Aligned to PST Working Hours) Work Arrangement: Remote Employment Type: Contract Duration: 7+ weeks Pay Range: $55.65/hr. To $57.85/hr. On W2 | $67.14/hr. to $75.20/hr. on C2C Domain: Retail & E-Commerce Technology Application Deadline: June 30, 2026 SKILLS REQUIRED Primary (Must-Have): • 15+ years of extensive, production-grade enterprise experience in WebSphere Commerce Suite (WCS) development and architecture • Strong proficiency in backend Java development, core enterprise application design, and ecosystem integrations • Proven capability to operate completely independently as a self-driven, senior-level technical contributor with minimal guidance • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders Secondary (Good to Have): • Hands-on experience developing microservices using Java Spring Boot (specifically Spring Boot Batch) • Modern frontend engineering exposure utilizing React, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3 • Strong familiarity processing and structuring data payloads via XML and XSD schemas • Active experience embedding into Agile/Scrum delivery environments POSITION OVERVIEW We are seeking an elite, deeply seasoned WebSphere Commerce (WCS) Developer with 15 years of industry-leading experience to champion critical e-commerce initiatives in a fully remote capacity. Operating on client PST hours, this specialized contract role is tailored for a self-motivated technical architect who thrives under minimal supervision. You will be responsible for modifying, optimizing, and supporting complex enterprise commerce configurations, actively collaborating with Agile delivery squads and business units to translate high-level digital retail strategies into high-performing code. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Lead the technical development, configuration, and maintenance of enterprise-level WebSphere Commerce Suite (WCS) platforms to support high-volume digital retail applications. • Design, analyze, and build robust backend system integrations and business logic utilizing Java, with a preference for modern Spring Boot frameworks where applicable. • Take full ownership of the end-to-end delivery cycle: troubleshooting complex ecosystem bottlenecks, writing deterministic code, and deploying solutions independently. • Interface directly with business analysts and product teams to translate corporate retail requirements into lean, production-ready software designs. • Attend and actively contribute to daily Scrum ceremonies, sprint planning, and architectural reviews to maintain alignment across distributed engineering teams. • Oversee and validate structured data schemas across components using XML/XSD and build modular frontend enhancements utilizing modern JavaScript and React. BENEFITS Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k) EEOC Compliance: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. DISCLAIMER AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.