Adobe AEP CDP Data Architect.

Adobe AEP CDP Data Architect. - Contract - Hybrid - Central London - Day rate inside IR35

Key Responsibilities

• Design and own the end‐to‐end AEP / RT‐CDP data architecture , including ingestion, XDM modelling, identity resolution, profile enablement, and activation.
• Define Adobe XDM schemas (Profile‐enabled and non‐profile), datasets, and data flows aligned to current and future use cases.
• Establish architectural standards for batch, streaming, and real‐time ingestion patterns within AEP.
• Ensure AEP architecture supports scalable, multi‐brand, multi‐region use cases where applicable.
• Lead the design of data ingestion from various source systems
• Define event vs profile modelling strategies using best‐practice XDM patterns .
• Partner with Data Engineers to ensure ingestion pipelines are efficient, resilient, and documented.
• Design and govern identity resolution strategies , including identity namespaces, stitching logic, and merge policies within RT‐CDP.
• Define profile enablement rules and activation readiness criteria
• Translate business and marketing requirements into clear AEP data blueprints and solution designs .
• Act as the primary AEP data authority during solution design and delivery phases.
• Support delivery teams with design reviews, risk identification, and architectural decisioning.
• Clearly communicate architectural trade‐offs to senior technical and non‐technical stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years experience in a Data Architect role
• Strong hands‐on experience with Adobe Experience Platform , ideally including Real‐Time CDP & other Adobe solutions
• Proven experience in data architecture, enterprise data design, or solution architecture roles.
• Strong understanding of:
• Event‐driven data models
• Customer data modelling patterns
• APIs, JSON, and data transformation concepts
• Experience working with cloud data ecosystems (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Strong understanding of GDPR and privacy‐by‐design principles in customer data platforms.

Soft Skills

• Able to communicate complex data concepts clearly to both technical and business audiences.
• Confident working in client‐facing or stakeholder‐heavy environments