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<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who We Are</strong></h3>
<p>VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.</p>
<p><strong>About WPP</strong></p>
<p>WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit <u><a href="http://wpp.com/" data-outlook-id="2714312b-312f-4651-9f88-d8a4e47547bc">WPP.com</a></u>.</p></div><p></p>
<h3><span data-contrast="auto">Technical Architect wanted to <span data-contrast="none">lead the design, architecture, and implementation of E-Commerce Solution for a leading manufacturer. The role requires deep expertise in Salesforce Commerce Cloud, server-side technologies, microservices architecture, APIs, databases, and cloud-native solutions.</span></span></h3>
<h3><span data-contrast="auto">The opportunity</span></h3>
<p><span data-contrast="none">You will be responsible for translating the solution design into detailed technical designs using a wide range of technologies from Salesforce Commerce Cloud, through to client-specific cloud solutions and event architecture. You’ll develop relationships with key client-side stakeholder’s while also working closely with our internal delivery teams to ensure your architecture vision is realised.</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">This is not a role for someone who doesn't also love development. Whilst we have a team of engineers, you should be from a hands-on development background yet still hold the ability to read and peer-review the code of others. You need to be a great communicator: the role will include direct interaction with our clients, who include both technical and non-technical colleagues.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<h3><span data-contrast="auto">What you’ll be doing</span></h3>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Create complex technical solutions spanning multiple domains </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead architectural decisions with significant organisational impact </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Resolve complex technical challenges requiring specialist expertise </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Drive technical debt remediation strategies </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Create automated delivery pipelines across platforms </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems for enterprise applications </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure your architecture vision is realised by our delivery teams, across all phases of programme delivery </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Make and justify key architectural decisions considering all relevant constraints </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Follow the principles and guidance set out by the Solution Architecture team </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<h3><span data-contrast="auto">What we want from you</span></h3>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Expert understanding of Salesforce Commerce Cloud</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong knowledge of application, integration, data, and infrastructure architecture </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Advanced understanding of cloud platforms and serverless architectures </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Proficiency in distributed systems design and microservices patterns </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with multiple technology stacks and integration patterns </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong understanding of NFRs and performance optimisation </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Expertise in CI/CD implementation and environment strategies </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to manage technical debt and quality assurance </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong grasp of enterprise integration patterns and distributed transactions </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Expertise in technical risk management and mitigation strategies </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Proven experience of designing and delivering an eCommerce solution with Salesforce Commerce Cloud</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Deep understanding of engineering practices and technical excellence</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Be client and delivery focussed, able to adapt a solution to meet additional requirements and constraints and apply pragmatism when required </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Prior experience running design workshops</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong stakeholder management skills</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Have excellent communication, presentation and documentation skills </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<h3><span data-contrast="auto">Bonus points if you have</span></h3>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with event-driven architecture and streaming platforms</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Knowledge of caching strategies.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to work cross-functionally</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">C4 Model for Software Architecture</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">The application of AI (in the context of model abilities and use cases)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Headless architectures, and how these interact with the BE</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<h3><span data-contrast="auto">What we can offer you</span></h3>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Alongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world, we’ll also prioritise your career development and help you grow your skills. We’ll empower you to make a difference, allow you to be yourself, and respect who you are.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Our culture thrives on our core values, designed for impact-driven individuals: Heart, Brains and Courage.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">We lead with </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">Heart</span></strong><span data-contrast="none">, fostering empathy and trust where genuine connections and human-centric work flourish.</span> <br><span data-contrast="none">We empower your </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">Brains </span></strong><span data-contrast="none">for innovation, valuing relentless curiosity and collaborative intelligence to solve complex challenges.</span> <br><span data-contrast="none">And we champion </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">Courage</span></strong><span data-contrast="none">, inspiring you to speak up, embrace experimentation, and advocate for bold solutions that push our thinking to be better than yesterday.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<h3><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">At VML Enterprise Solutions</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":299,"335559739":299}"> </span></h3>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Our Enterprise Solutions division houses strategic consultants, creative and technical architects and skilled developers and operators that together help some of the world’s leading organisations to deliver outstanding digital experiences across all major routes to market worldwide: marketplaces, online retailers, D2C, B2B and social platforms. With over 4,200 experts in 55 operational centres across 34 countries, our capabilities span the entire buying journey from customer acquisition, through engagement, to conversion and loyalty, driving multi-channel growth for world-leading brands</span><span data-contrast="none">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">We work with some of the most exciting brands such as The Coca-Cola Company, EY, Bosch, Unilever, Ford, DFS, Mercedes-Benz, Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, Sainsbury’s, Selfridges, Shell and Tiffany & Co. We’ve built over 500 platforms for brands and retailers and generate in excess of $29bn annually for our clients and work with over 50 strategic partners including Adobe, SAP, Salesforce, HCL, Shopify, Sitecore, BigCommerce, commerce tools and Acquia. Our reputation is based on our people, and we believe we have some of the best in the business.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">As our business grows internationally, we’re looking for new people to join us on our journey to inspire and take a key role in shaping some of the best commerce solutions, services, and websites in the world. Working as a team, no problem is insurmountable; we share in our client’s successes and believe that anyone can show creative bravery no matter what their role is in the team.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> #LI-EMEA</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB"><span lang="EN-GB">We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB">WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.</span></span><span class="scxw176048299"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></span></p>
<p><span class="scxw176048299"><span lang="EN-GB">VML is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP). For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.vml.com/" target="_blank">www.vml.com</a>, and follow along on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vml_global/?hl=en">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/vml/">LinkedIn</a>, and <a href="https://x.com/vml_global?lang=en">X</a>.</span></span></p>
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