Solution Architect

Dentsu Inc; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global marketing firm is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead the technical architecture of a new digital platform for a museum. The role focuses on employing Sitecore XP and Next.js in a headless CMS environment. Candidates should have over 10 years of software architecture experience, particularly in enterprise CMS, and hands-on expertise with Sitecore and JSS. This is a full-time permanent position based in Dubai, offering the opportunity to shape a greenfield implementation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software architecture focused on enterprise CMS.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Sitecore XP, JSS, and headless implementations.
• Experience designing greenfield projects from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical architecture of a headless CMS-powered website.
• Define infrastructure, hosting, and deployment strategies.
• Guide front-end and back-end integration patterns.

Skills

Software architecture

Sitecore XP

Next.js

DevOps

API integration

Tools

Azure

Job description

Job Description

We are building a brand-new digital platform for a museum using a headless architecture powered by Sitecore XP and Next.js. We are looking for a hands-on Solution Architect who can define, set up, and guide the technical direction for this greenfield implementation.

Key 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.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software architecture with a focus on enterprise CMS.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Sitecore XP, 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.

Location: Dubai

Brand: Dentsu

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent