Senior Solution Architect - Sitecore XP, Next.js & Azure

dentsu; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent digital solutions provider in Dubai is seeking a hands-on Solution Architect to define and guide the technical direction for a new greenfield implementation using Sitecore XP and Next.js. The candidate should have over 10 years of experience in software architecture with a focus on enterprise CMS and at least 5 years of hands-on experience with Sitecore. This role involves leading the technical architecture, guiding integrations, and establishing best DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software architecture with a focus on enterprise CMS.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Sitecore XP, including JSS and headless implementations.
• Proven experience designing and deploying greenfield projects from scratch.
• Deep understanding of Next.js, React-based frontends, and integrating APIs with CMS.
• Experience with Azure cloud hosting and content delivery configurations.
• Strong documentation and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical architecture of a headless CMS-powered website using Sitecore XP and JSS.
• Define infrastructure, hosting, and deployment strategy (preferably Azure or hybrid).
• Guide front-end and back-end integration patterns between Sitecore and Next.js.
• Establish best practices for DevOps, CI/CD, and content delivery in a headless model.
• Support the engineering team by providing architectural guidance and code-level reviews.
• Coordinate with business analysts and designers to ensure scalable and maintainable architecture.

Skills

Software architecture

Sitecore XP

Headless CMS

Next.js

Azure

API integration

Documentation

Stakeholder communication

Job description

A prominent digital solutions provider in Dubai is seeking a hands-on Solution Architect to define and guide the technical direction for a new greenfield implementation using Sitecore XP and Next.js. The candidate should have over 10 years of experience in software architecture with a focus on enterprise CMS and at least 5 years of hands-on experience with Sitecore. This role involves leading the technical architecture, guiding integrations, and establishing best DevOps practices.