Lead Software Architect

Location: London, UK (Hybrid - 2 days per week in office)Start Date: ASAP Salary: £100,000 - £110,000

We are seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Lead Software Architect to join our dynamic team, driving the architectural vision for two major projects: a replatforming initiative and a CRM/CDP implementation. This role will play a pivotal part in shaping our technology landscape, ensuring best practices, and delivering critical projects with a go-live planned for next year.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, manage third-party agencies, and document complex systems while bridging knowledge gaps in a fast-paced e-commerce environment. The successful candidate will be a team player with strong technical expertise, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive team culture.

• Architecture Design & Documentation: Lead the design and documentation of our current and future architecture, addressing legacy gaps and creating clear, detailed artefacts.

• Major Projects:

  • Replatforming Project: Oversee the migration from a headless CMS stack to Aloki and Contempor, collaborating with agency partners to ensure seamless integration.

  • CRM/CDP Project: Provide architectural input, manage third-party contributions, and ensure best practices in system design and implementation.

• Code Analysis: Dive into the codebase to understand system intricacies, address knowledge gaps, and ensure robust solutions.

• Stakeholder Management: Engage with business stakeholders to gather requirements, define needs (e.g., CDP specifications), and guide decision-making.

• Third-Party Collaboration: Challenge and validate agency inputs/outputs to maintain high architectural standards.

• Team Collaboration: Act as a collaborative team player, championing best practices while fostering a positive, inclusive environment.

• Experience:

  • Proven e-commerce experience, with a deep understanding of architectural integration in retail or e-commerce contexts.

  • Strong ability to articulate architectural decisions, including pros, cons, and rationale for chosen approaches.

  • Experience working with third-party agencies and managing complex, cross-functional projects.

• Technical Skills:

  • Comfortable digging into code to uncover system intricacies and bridge knowledge gaps.

  • Broad understanding of e-commerce technologies (e.g., ERP systems, commerce engines like Magento, front-end technologies). Specific stack experience is not mandatory.

  • Ability to document and design complex architectures with clarity and precision.

• Soft Skills:

  • Exceptional team player with no ego, able to absorb knowledge and collaborate effectively without causing friction.

  • Strong stakeholder management and requirements-gathering skills, with the ability to guide business decisions.

  • Cultural compatibility is critical-candidates must demonstrate humility, inclusivity, and a commitment to positive team dynamics.

• Availability: Ability to start ASAP to support a smooth handover and meet project timelines (delivery by December, go-live next year).

• Hybrid Role: 2 days per week in our London office, with flexibility based on candidate needs and company arrangements.

• Project Timeline: Immediate start to support critical project delivery by December, with go-live planned for next year.

1. CV Review: Submit your CV for initial screening.

2. Phone Chat: 30-minute call with the Head of Architecture.

3. Technical Exercise: Complete a practical technical exercise.

4. Technical Interview: 1.5-hour discussion on your experience and the technical exercise.

5. Cultural Chat: 1-hour interview to assess cultural fit and team alignment.

6. Final Chat: 30-minute conversation with the CTO.

• Work on high-impact, transformative projects in a dynamic e-commerce environment.

• Collaborate with a passionate, inclusive team dedicated to innovation and excellence.

• Flexible hybrid working model with opportunities to shape our architectural future.

RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.