Solution Architect - Adobe Martech (AEP Stack) - FS

Job Title:Solution Architect - Adobe Martech (AEP Stack)
Location: Manchester (4 days on site per week)
Salary/Rate: (Apply online only) per day inside IR35
Start Date: July
Job Type: Initial contract until 25/12/2026

Company Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Solution Architect with Adobe Martech/AEP experience to join their team within asset management on a hybrid basis.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives
We are seeking a Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of our clients Adobe Martech ecosystem, with a focus on Adobe Experience Platform (AEP), Real-Time Customer Data Platform (RTCDP), and Adobe Journey Optimizer (AJO).
The role will be responsible for defining scalable architecture, enabling real-time customer data capabilities, and ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.

• Lead end-to-end solution architecture for Adobe Martech platforms (AEP, RTCDP, AJO).
• Define data architecture, ingestion patterns, and activation frameworks across channels.
• Translate business requirements into scalable architecture, data models, and integration designs.
• Design and govern identity management, segmentation, consent, and profile strategy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across marketing, data, and technology teams to define solutions.
• Ensure alignment with data governance, privacy, and security standards.
• Define integration patterns with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, data lakes, and external platforms.
• Lead architecture reviews, design approvals, and risk mitigation planning.
• Provide technical leadership during delivery, including design validation and troubleshooting.

Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Strong experience in Adobe Experience Platform (AEP), Real-Time Customer Data Platform (RTCDP), and Adobe Journey Optimizer (AJO).
• Proven expertise in Martech architecture within financial services or regulated environments.
• Deep understanding of Customer Data Platforms (CDP), identity resolution, and segmentation.
• Experience designing real-time and batch data pipelines.
• Knowledge of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), cloud data platforms, and enterprise integration.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Desirable Skills/Experience
Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client:

• Experience with Adobe Campaign, Adobe Analytics, and Adobe Target.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (Amazon Web Services (AWS) / Microsoft Azure).
• Knowledge of data governance and regulatory requirements (General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), consent frameworks

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
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