Sitecore Solution Architect

VML South Africa; Singapore; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Sitecore Solution Architect to shape its digital strategy. In this pivotal role, you'll design and implement Sitecore solutions that enhance customer engagement and drive business growth. Collaborating with diverse teams, you'll translate business needs into technical solutions while maintaining Sitecore environments and ensuring best practices. This position offers a dynamic hybrid working environment, fostering creativity and collaboration. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Sitecore development.
• Experience with Public Sector projects is an advantage.
• Strong analytical mind and agile diagnostic skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development team for Sitecore Experience Platform.
• Design and implement secure Sitecore solutions.
• Collaborate with DevOps and project managers.

Skills

Sitecore 9 and 10

Cloud-native architecture

Headless API

Microservices

DevOps processes

Cybersecurity practices

Analytical skills

Job description

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences.Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

As a Sitecore Solution Architect, you will play a critical role in shaping our digital technology strategy by designing and implementing Sitecore solutions that drive business growth and enhance customer engagement for all our key clients and projects. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to translate business requirements into technical solutions and ensure the successful adoption of the Sitecore platform.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the development team in delivering Sitecore Experience Platform and related products (Content Hub, CDP, xDB, xConnect).
• Design and implement secure Sitecore solutions
• Participate in web development, configuration and support.
• Work in collaboration with DevOps, Experience designers, project managers and business analysts.
• Participate in planning and solution design with developers and customers.
• Work with project managers and scrum masters on technical deliverables.
• Define and maintain Sitecore architectural standards and best practices, evaluate and recommend new Sitecore modules and technologies
• Work closely with DevOps team in maintaining improvements to cloud infrastructure and continuous delivery process.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issue
• Manage and maintain Sitecore environments
• Implement and maintain disaster recovery plans
• Working with both local and offshore teams

What you’ll need

• 5 years or more experience in developing solutions with Sitecore 9 and 10.
• Prior experience working with Public Sector projects is added advantage
• Understanding of cloud-native architecture, Headless API, and microservices.
• Good experience in developing and maintaining technical documentations.
• Experience managing DevOps processes.
• Knowledgeable in cybersecurity practices.
• Strong analytical mind and agile diagnostic skills.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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