Sushil Tiwari
Hemel Hempstead,Hertfordshire
Summary
Lead Developer and Technical Architect with extensive experience delivering enterprise eCommerce solutions using Java, Spring Boot, microservices and headless architecture. Strong background in solution design, team leadership, mentoring, and driving technical excellence across complex digital commerce projects. AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate with hands-on experience in cloud-based application development and modern integration patterns. Also experienced in leveraging AI tools in the software development lifecycle, with a solid understanding of how AI can improve productivity, engineering workflows, and delivery outcomes. Skilled in Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, AWS, GraphQL, TypeScript, Commerce tech, Unix/Linux, Oracle, DB2, and MongoDB. Currently looking for eCommerce-focused roles involving Java and related technologies, where I can add value as a technical leader, architect, and mentor.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Developer / Technical Architect
VML Limited
Watford, Hertfordshire
07.2016 - Current
- Working across major eCommerce clients including PUMA, PVH Europe, Wolseley, and Sainsbury’s, leading the design and delivery of enterprise-scale digital commerce solutions.
- Responsible for building new platform capabilities, defining technical architecture, leading integrations, mentoring teams, and ensuring high-quality delivery across Java-based eCommerce platforms.
- Key contributions include designing and implementing Salesforce integrations, loyalty and membership solutions, account management, social login, and payment integrations with Adyen and Stripe.
- Extensive experience working with third-party enterprise systems such as SAP, Nominow, Salesforce, and AWS cloud services.
- In addition to hands-on development, contributing as a technical architect and SME through stakeholder engagement, technical design, proof of concepts, estimation, pre-sales support, code/design reviews, and engineering governance.
- Also experienced in serverless development, cloud-native architecture, monitoring with Kibana/New Relic, automation testing, and Agile delivery leadership.
- Actively mentoring developers and using AI tools in development to enhance productivity and delivery outcomes.
Senior Associate
Publicis Sapient
Gurugram, India
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Worked on enterprise eCommerce projects for clients such as Marks Canada, supporting commerce migration and enhancement initiatives on IBM WebSphere Commerce Server V7 and V8.
- Contributed to major functional areas including Checkout, Search & Browse, and Marketing Management, while also serving as the project SME for Caching and SEO.
- Developed and customized platform components such as controllers, task beans, data beans, EJBs, JSPs, and access control policies, and contributed to low-level design documentation, data load processes, code reviews, and engineering best practices.
- Played a key role in improving reliability, maintainability, and platform performance across the project.
Senior Software Engineer
L&T Infotech
Bangalore, India
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Worked as a Senior WebSphere Commerce Server (WCS) Developer for a leading global manufacturer of outdoor and consumer products.
- Acted as the main point of contact for project-related technical queries, supporting stakeholders and delivery teams with technical guidance and solution direction.
- Contributed to enterprise commerce initiatives by supporting the design, development, and enhancement of WCS-based applications.
- Also played a role in preparing RFPs for future requirements, helping define technical approaches and support strategic planning for upcoming initiatives.
Senior Associate
Publicis Sapient
Gurugram, India
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Worked on migration projects for clients such as O2 and M&S UK, supporting the transition from legacy platforms to WebSphere Commerce Server V7.
- Contributed to key eCommerce features including checkout, search and browse, product details page, customer profile updates, email notifications, and house move journeys.
- Also worked on Bazaarvoice integration and served as the project SME for caching and SEO, while additionally supporting the team as an onsite coordinator.
- Responsibilities included development of core commerce components, contribution to low-level design documents, data load processes, code reviews, and implementation of development best practices.
Software Engineer
L&T Infotech
Mumbai, India
11.2007 - 12.2010
- Worked on a Java-based telecom network application for a major telecom client, contributing to web services development, UI enhancements, and application testing.
- Supported the creation and customization of services and tools used to manage network circuit and ACR-related information.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology
Uttar Pradesh Technical University
Lucknow, India01-2007
Skills
- Java/J2ee
- Spring Boot
- Microservices
- Headless Architecture
- GitHub, CI/CD pipelines
- Swagger/Open API
- Stripe/Adyen
- HCL Commerce (WCS) 7,8,9
- Python/Typescript
- AWS
- Ansible
- Docker
- Oracle/DB2/MongoDB
- Junit/Gherkin
- Cloud architecture
- Salesforce integration
- Agile methodologies
- Code review
- Enterprise architecture
- Technical leadership
- Team mentoring
- Client collaboration
- System integration
Certification
- SCJP 1.4
- HCL Commerce WCS 7.0
- Stripe Certified Professional Developer
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
Linkedin profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sushil-tiwari-23a12523
Timeline
Lead Developer / Technical Architect
VML Limited
07.2016 - Current
Senior Associate
Publicis Sapient
06.2014 - 06.2016
Senior Software Engineer
L&T Infotech
01.2014 - 06.2014
Senior Associate
Publicis Sapient
01.2011 - 12.2013
Software Engineer
L&T Infotech
11.2007 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology
Uttar Pradesh Technical University