Head of Architecture

Key Responsibilities

Architectural Leadership: Define and govern enterprise architecture standards, frameworks, and best practices across all projects.

Cloud Strategy & Enablement: Lead adoption and optimisation of Sitecore Cloud offerings, including XM Cloud, Content Hub, CDP, Personalize, and related SaaS components.

Solution Design: Oversee design and implementation of complex, integrated solutions leveraging Sitecore DXP and modern cloud-native patterns.

Innovation & Modernisation: Stay ahead of emerging technologies and trends, ensuring our architecture evolves with the latest Sitecore capabilities and industry standards.

Governance & Quality Assurance: Establish architecture review processes, ensure compliance with security and performance standards, and manage technical risk.

Collaboration: Work closely with Delivery, Engineering, and Consulting teams to align architecture with business objectives and client needs.

Thought Leadership: Represent the organisation in client engagements, RFPs, and strategic workshops as a trusted technology advisor.

Required Skills & Experience

Proven experience in enterprise architecture leadership roles within digital experience or CMS ecosystems.

Deep understanding of Sitecore platform and its latest Cloud offerings (XM Cloud, Content Hub, CDP, Personalize).

Strong knowledge of cloud-native architectures, SaaS models, and integration patterns.

Familiarity with modern development frameworks (e.g., Headless, Next.js/Vercel) and composable architecture principles.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on technical oversight.

Preferred Qualifications

Sitecore MVP or equivalent recognition.

Experience in multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS).

Background in large-scale digital transformation projects.

What's in it for you:

Inspirational environment: Work on complex international projects using agile methodologies. An informal working environment with innovative colleagues

Flexible work environment: Hybrid working to blend home working for focus and office working for collaboration and co-creation

Vacation and time off: Guaranteed 5 weeks of vacation

Education: Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities. Training, conference attendance, e-learning programs, mentoring

Remuneration: A salary tailored to your qualities and experience

Additional employee perks: Discounts with business partners, participation in team buildings, diversity food days, meetups, and knowledge snacks, and arrangement of a MultiSport card

Seamless mobile communication: Discounted T-Mobile Family tariffs for family members