Senior Solutions Architect

Mulberry; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British lifestyle brand is looking for a Senior Solutions Architect to drive the modernization of digital and enterprise architecture. This pivotal role will enhance the e-Commerce platform and strengthen cybersecurity measures. Candidates should have significant experience in solution architecture within retail and a robust knowledge of modern technology stacks, including AWS and Salesforce. Join us in our commitment to sustainability and inclusivity as we shape the future of Mulberry.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in solution or enterprise architecture roles.
• Proven track record in architecting customer-facing digital solutions.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead major transformation projects including replacing legacy systems.
• Implement next-generation CRM and marketing automation solutions.
• Define and govern architectural roadmaps during transformations.

Skills

Solution architecture expertise

Customer-facing digital solutions

Knowledge of modern technology stacks

Communication skills

Tools

AWS

Azure

Salesforce

Shopify

Job description

Born in 1971 the roots of Mulberry are in Somerset England. For more than fifty years Mulberry has been a British lifestyle brand internationally acclaimed for quality and design capturing the Mulberry Spirit.

Sustainability has been part of the Mulberry ethos since the brand's inception in recognition of our purpose-driven approach. In 2024 we proudly achieved B Corp Certification.

Today we are a global brand but our values remain the same; we are committed to improving our impact on people and the environment. These are values you share – we would love you to join our team.

As a Senior Solutions Architect you’ll combine strategic vision with hands‑on expertise to lead the design and evolution of our digital and enterprise architecture. This pivotal role will drive the modernisation of our e‑Commerce platform, CRM/marketing stack and customer engagement technologies while strengthening our cybersecurity posture and optimising total cost of ownership (TCO) across the IT estate.

You’ll work cross‑functionally with business stakeholders, product teams, engineering and vendors to define architectural direction, align solutions with business objectives and guide execution through well‑structured roadmaps.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead major transformation projects, including:
• Replacement of legacy e‑Commerce platform with a modern customer‑centric solution.
• Implementation of next‑generation CRM and marketing automation ecosystem.
• Development of a roadmap for unified customer data and personalisation capabilities.
• Strengthening identity access management and data protection layers.
• Migration from legacy systems to cloud‑native or SaaS alternatives.
• Define and govern architectural roadmaps during large‑scale transformations.
• Ensure solutions balance innovation, complexity and cost‑effectiveness.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders influencing decisions at all levels.

Culture

• Embrace and demonstrate the Mulberry values and behaviours: honesty, dynamism and a community‑oriented spirit.
• Support Mulberry to deliver an inclusive culture by behaving in a way that is open‑minded and respectful towards others and understanding that your views, opinions and experiences may not always be shared by your colleagues.
• Act as an ambassador for Mulberry and communicate positively about the brand.

Sustainability

• As a certified B Corp we are committed to using business as a force for good. You’ll be encouraged to incorporate environmentally and socially responsible practices into your work, supporting our Made to Last strategy across Climate, Circularity and Community.
• Help foster a culture where diversity is celebrated and every individual feels valued, respected and included. Champion equity, empathy and understanding in all interactions – internally and externally.

Skills & Knowledge: Essential

• Significant experience in solution or enterprise architecture roles.
• Proven track record in architecting customer‑facing digital solutions (e‑Commerce, CRM, CMS, MarTech) within retail, luxury or similar B2C industries.
• Deep knowledge of modern technology stacks: Commerce, CDPs, cloud (AWS / Azure / GCP), APIs / microservices and integration platforms.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and their integration into solution design.
• Ability to balance innovation, complexity and cost‑effectiveness.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred

• Experience in luxury fashion or high‑end retail environments.
• Familiarity with platforms such as Salesforce, Shopify, SAP Commerce, Manhattan.
• Exposure to transformation contexts with significant technology debt.

Required Experience

Senior IC

Key Skills

Apache Hive, S3, Redshift, Spark, AWS, Solr, NoSQL, Data Warehouse, Internet of Things, Kafka, DynamoDB, ZooKeeper

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1

Mulberry is an equal opportunities employer and we are passionate about hiring and developing the best talent. All hiring decisions are made only on the basis of qualifications, skills or experience and as they relate to the particular role. To enable you to be at your best, please email us at emailprotected.