Enterprise Architect [AQ-18447]

Aquent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a visionary Enterprise Architect to lead technical excellence and strategic impact for its premier customers in marketing technology.

You will shape future-state architectures, influence sales opportunities, and drive customer success through cutting-edge programs across technical, marketing, and C-Suite leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years as Enterprise Architect with marketing tech focus.
• Expertise with Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) essential.
• Adobe Certified Expert certifications desired (AEP, AJO, Analytics/CJA, RTCDP, Target, Workfront).
• Experience in consultative roles supporting large-scale enterprise digital marketing ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex business objectives into impactful marketing technology solutions that close sales and foster long-term customer success.
• Engage with Technical, Marketing, and C-Suite teams to assess current tech landscapes and goals.
• Design and deliver future-state marketing architectures aligned with strategic objectives.
• Develop and manage digital engagement roadmaps for transformation journeys.
• Present innovative digital experiences and the Art of the Possible.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Marketing technology

Adobe Experience Platform

Adobe Certifications

REST APIs

Communication skills

PowerPoint

Visio/LucidChart

Education

CS degree

MBA

Digital Marketing degree

Tools

Adobe

Salesforce

Oracle

Microsoft

Job description

Aquent is partnering with a leading innovator at the forefront of marketing technology, empowering top global brands to transform their digital engagement strategies. We are seeking a visionary leader to drive technical excellence and strategic impact for their most valued customers.

In this pivotal role, you will serve as the primary technical architect, directly influencing sales opportunities and ensuring profound customer success through cutting‑edge marketing technology programs. Your expertise will shape the future of digital experiences, delivering tangible value and innovative solutions that resonate across technical, marketing, and C‑Suite leadership. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact, driving innovation and shaping the digital future for top global brands.

What You’ll Do

• Act as the primary technical driver, translating complex business objectives into impactful marketing technology solutions that close sales and foster long‑term customer success.
• Engage deeply with customer Technical, Marketing, and C‑Suite teams to evaluate current technology landscapes and business goals.
• Design and deliver future‑state marketing technical architectures that align with strategic objectives.
• Develop and manage digital engagement roadmaps, guiding customers through their transformation journey.
• Showcase the “Art of the Possible” by conceptualizing and presenting innovative digital experiences.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum of 7 years of experience as an Enterprise Architect, with a strong focus on marketing technology.
• Demonstrated expertise with Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) is essential.
• One or more current Adobe Certified Expert certifications in Adobe (e.g., AEP, AJO, Analytics/CJA, RTCDP, Target, or Workfront).
• Past experience in a consultative role, supporting large‑scale enterprise digital marketing ecosystems as an Architect/Principal Consultant or as an employee Marketing/Technical leader.
• Working knowledge of the end‑to‑end digital marketing journey, including Adtech (CDP/DMPs, DSPs, etc.), Marketing Automation, omni‑channel personalization, Content Management/Generation, CRM, Media Execution, and Reporting/Insights.
• Significant hands‑on experience using enterprise platforms (e.g., Adobe, Salesforce, Oracle, Microsoft) with an emphasis on REST APIs, Cloud Storage, Structured/Unstructured Data, Security, and Data Ingress/Egress.
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex ideas and “tell a story” to support recommendations to technical, marketing, and C‑Suite audiences.
• Proven capability to quickly diagnose challenges and opportunities, translating them into robust future‑state architectures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with particular expertise in PowerPoint and Lucid Chart/Visio.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (CS), Digital Marketing, MBA, or equivalent experience.

Skills That Will Set You Apart

• Recent experience building enterprise‑level return on investment (ROI) focused Business Cases for technology transformations.
• Hands‑on experience architecting and/or delivering native, Flutter, or React‑Native mobile applications.
• Experience leading a revenue‑focused Book of Business, including sales pipeline management via Salesforce/Microsoft Dynamics, scope/contract review, and Value Realization measurement.
• TOGAF Certified Professional preferred.

Client Description

A multinational cloud‑based software company specialising in a series of products designed to drive creative innovation across multimedia. Used by millions around the world for personal and professional use across all industries.

Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under‑represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.