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Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
WPP Enterprise Solutions designs, builds, and operates the growth systems that competitive businesses rely on. In a world where Al is reshaping how companies drive growth, we lead clients in business transformation and marketing modernization, connecting strategy directly to execution. Our 12,000 experts in engineering and platforms, commerce, consulting, content transformation, CRM, and CX work within a unified global operating unit across 40+ markets. WPP Enterprise Solutions works alongside best-in-class partners including Adobe, AWS, Braze, Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, and Shopify, as well as innovators in AI, to deliver growth solutions tailored to the needs of our clients’ businesses. VML, part of WPP, supports WPP Enterprise Solutions by helping brands activate transformation through creativity and experience.
Solution Architect (Permanent) with commerce experience wanted to join our Solution Archtiecture team, here at VML Enterprise Solutions
The opportunity:
A Solution Architect is required for a high-profile role giving the successful applicant the chance to lead the solution architecture for some of the world’s largest online brands and retailers and be an integral part of our talented and expanding Solution Architecture team.
You will be responsible for creating and assuring solution architecture using a wide range of technologies, from SaaS eCommerce platforms through to client-specific cloud solutions. You’ll develop relationships with key client-side stakeholders in charge of IT and digital strategy and architecture, and you’ll work closely with our internal delivery teams to ensure your architecture vision is realised
Our Solution Architecture team not only focus on delivery but also work with our clients in delivering the best consulting advice to ensure world class solutions that enable our clients to transact more digitally.
What you’ll be doing:
What we want from you:
If you know some of this, even better:
What we can offer you:
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.
Permanent only:
We offer a great benefits package including a discretionary bonus scheme, training opportunities, competitive pension, medical insurance, life assurance, social events, opportunities to buy and sell holidays, family friendly policies, discounts with hundreds of retailers and much more.
Our personality and behaviours: We believe that we are what we do, not just what we say. Our shared values and behaviours show how to bring the VML Enterprise Solution's culture to life through the actions we all take every day:
Our brilliant, talented people are what makes VML Enterprise Solutions what we are. That’s why we look for people who go beyond and always push our thinking to be better than yesterday.
About VML Enterprise Solutions:
Welcome to VML Enterprise Solutions, a multi-award-winning powerhouse of innovation, creativity and growth through technology in an ever-evolving world.
Over 7,000 employees across VML’s global offices support VML Enterprise Solutions by helping to create and deliver digital transformations, Artificial Intelligence applications and technology solutions that introduce new operational efficiencies to organisations around the world.
Our mission is to inspire global audiences to embrace and advance the world of online and offline shopping through seamless digital experiences and tech innovation. To achieve this, we work with many of the most exciting brands, such as The Coca-Cola Company, Ford, DFS, Dr. Martens, Johnson & Johnson, Mars, Nestlé, Sainsbury’s, Selfridges and Unilever..
We’ve built over 500 platforms for brands and retailers and generate in excess of $56.5bn annually for our clients. We also work with over 50 strategic partners including Adobe, Salesforce, Shopify, Sitecore, Optimizely, BigCommerce, Commercetools and Acquia.
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At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization—creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers—who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.
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