Technical Architect

TECHNICAL ARCHITECT Manchester/Dublin, hybrid

This position sits in our Experience & Engineering business unit. We primarily deliver large-scale website design and build projects, combining our skills in developing future-ready technical solutions with our expertise in creating beautiful designs to help clients including Nikon, London Marathon Events and END. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional and engaging digital experiences.

JOB PURPOSE

For our UK & Ireland business team, we are looking for a Technical Architect to support the technical consulting and development of complete solutions, target architectures, and system selections for our demanding existing and new customer projects with a focus on Enterprise E-Commerce and Enterprise DXP.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Technical consulting regarding the overall technological solution of potential new customers ("Pre-Sales")
• Development of IT and solution architectures in the Enterprise E-Commerce and DXP environment
• Requirements management in Enterprise E-Commerce, B2C / B2B solutions, marketplaces, Enterprise CMS/DXP systems
• Critical questioning of existing IT solutions and processes as well as service/system integrations, development of migration paths

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Experience in designing high-performance and scalable enterprise architectures as well as API design
• Many years of project experience in the development of IT and solution architectures in Enterprise E-Commerce (end-to-end)
• High level of expertise in customer management, consulting, communication with a wide variety of stakeholders (experience in technical management consulting is an advantage)
• Several years of professional experience - preferably in IT and/or IT consulting - in the field of E-Commerce including end-to-end project experience
• Experience with Enterprise E-Commerce software, e.g., Spryker, SAP CX, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, or CommerceTools
• Experience with Enterprise DXP, e.g., SiteCore, Adobe Experience Manager

WE OFFER

• Great benefits that vary based on the country from which you choose to apply. Feel free to ask about the specific benefits available in your location.
• Social and Cultural Events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations.
• Inspirational Talks, bringing the outside in with regular guest speakers and events.
• Learning and Development, supporting your growth with continuous opportunities to learn and advance.
• Buddy Programme: You will be paired with a 'Buddy' to help you through your first weeks' at DEPT .
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT has been a Certified B Corp since 2021 and named 'Agency of the Year' at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global - at DEPT you'll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
• Global annual DEPT Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.

WHO ARE WE?

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That's why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we're big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, and your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our client's problems, no matter where you are in the world.

DEPT is committed to making a positive impact on the planet and since 2021 has been Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

At DEPT , we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.