VML

Lead Solution Architect

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4 days ago
Mumbai, IndiaStaff+

Responsibilities

  • Define and own end-to-end architectures integrating e-commerce, CMS/DXP, CRM, CDP, OMS, PIM, and ERP systems.
  • Design modern cloud-native, headless, composable, MACH-based solutions and robust data flows.
  • Lead technical delivery for large-scale enterprise e-commerce implementations through deployment and post-go-live stabilization.
  • Oversee multidisciplinary technical squads, coding standards, security protocols, and CI/CD practices.
  • Resolve complex integration, scalability, performance, and peak-traffic risks.
  • Advise C-level executives, business stakeholders, and product owners on technical strategy and business value.
  • Lead architecture workshops, discovery sessions, RFP/RFI vendor evaluations, and technical estimation.

Requirements

  • 13–15 years of progressive experience in IT, software engineering, technical consulting, and enterprise systems architecture.
  • Hands-on architectural experience delivering at least 3–4 large-scale enterprise e-commerce projects.
  • Deep expertise in at least two of the e-commerce, CRM, and CMS/DXP platform areas, with working knowledge of the third.
  • Experience with integration patterns, event-driven architectures, API gateways, middleware or iPaaS tools, and cloud platforms.
  • Familiarity with React, Angular, or Vue and backend technologies including Java, Node.js, or .NET.
  • Experience designing secure systems, integrating SSO/IAM, and managing distributed data architectures compliant with GDPR/CCPA.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Preferred qualifications include TOGAF, AWS/Azure Solutions Architect Professional, or platform-specific architect certifications.
  • Exceptional consultative, presentation, whiteboarding, stakeholder-management, and mentoring skills.

Benefits

  • Career development and opportunities to grow technical skills while working with global brands.
  • Hybrid work arrangement with teams in the office an average of four days per week.
  • Equal opportunity workplace with accommodations or flexibility available through discussion with the hiring team.
  • Culture centered on Heart, Brains, and Courage, emphasizing empathy, innovation, collaboration, and bold problem-solving.

Categories

Solutions Engineering
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About VML

10,000+ employees

VML is a global marketing and advertising agency that designs brand experiences, customer journeys, and commerce programs for large consumer and enterprise brands. It operates in 55+ markets with principal offices including New York, London, and Singapore, and is part of WPP. Notable clients include Ford, Microsoft, Coca‑Cola, and Nestlé, spanning health, retail, and technology sectors.

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