Lead Solutions Architect – Martech & Customer Platforms

Manchester, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own and evolve Martech architecture with enterprise-scale CX and AI-enabled platforms, guiding governance and tech decisions across teams.

  • Martech architecture ownership: define scalable, integrated solutions and roadmaps across CX, conversational AI, and automation.
  • Governance and innovation: enforce architecture standards, risk management, and build vs buy decisions with ROI focus.
  • Team leadership and evolution: mentor engineers, stay ahead of Martech and cloud trends, evaluate new tech for business impact.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own and evolve Martech architecture and product roadmaps, aligning with business strategy and enterprise architecture
  • Lead the design of scalable, integrated solutions across customer experience platforms, conversational AI, and automation
  • Collaborate with product teams, engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver seamless, customer-centric solutions
  • Drive alignment with enterprise architecture standards, governance, and technology roadmaps
  • Act as the technical authority, guiding teams through complex design decisions, risk mitigation, and solution optimisation
  • Evaluate new technologies, vendors, and platforms, contributing to build vs. buy decisions and long-term strategy
  • Support and enhance architecture governance and best practices across the organisation
  • Stay ahead of emerging Martech, AI, and cloud trends, bringing innovation into the business
  • Mentor engineers and architects, helping to build a high-performing, forward-thinking technology team

Requirements

  • Significant experience in technology roles, including 3+ years as a Solutions/Technical Architect
  • Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale Martech or customer experience platforms
  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
  • Microservices, APIs, and modern integration patterns
  • DevOps and Agile/SAFe delivery models
  • Experience with Adobe ecosystem (e.g. Adobe Experience Cloud)
  • Hands-on expertise in conversational AI (e.g. Kore.ai) and intelligent automation
  • Strong understanding of architecture governance, risk management, and compliance
  • Experience in vendor selection, build vs. buy analysis, and ROI/TCO evaluation
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across both technical and business audiences

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Benefits
  • Flexible working
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