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Salary: £60,000 - 100,000 per year
Requirements: At least five years of experience working in a Data Architect position or a closely related architecture role.Strong practical knowledge of Adobe Experience Platform, with experience in Real-Time CDP and, ideally, other products within the Adobe ecosystem.Demonstrated experience in enterprise data architecture, customer data solution design, or solution architecture.Strong knowledge of event-based and event-driven data structures.Strong knowledge of customer and profile data modelling techniques.Strong knowledge of APIs, JSON, and data transformation principles.Strong knowledge of identity resolution and unified customer profile concepts.Strong knowledge of batch, streaming, and real-time integration patterns.Experience working with at least one major cloud data environment, such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, or Google Cloud Platform.A sound understanding of GDPR, data governance, consent, and privacy-by-design principles as they apply to customer data platforms. Responsibilities: We will set the architectural direction for the complete AEP and RT-CDP data lifecycle, covering source ingestion, XDM design, identity resolution, profile configuration, and downstream activation.We will develop and maintain Adobe Experience Data Model (XDM) schemas, datasets, and data flows for both profile-enabled and non-profile use cases.We will create reusable architecture patterns and technical standards for batch, streaming, and real-time data ingestion.We will design solutions that can scale across multiple brands, markets, and regions where required.We will define how data from a range of source platforms and applications should be onboarded into AEP.We will determine the appropriate modelling approach for customer attributes, behavioural events, and other data types, applying established XDM best practices.We will work alongside data engineering teams to ensure ingestion processes are reliable, performant, maintainable, and properly documented.We will establish and govern the RT-CDP identity framework, including identity namespaces, matching and stitching rules, and merge policies.We will set standards for profile enablement and define the criteria that data must meet before it is ready for audience creation and activation.We will convert business, marketing, and customer-experience requirements into clear data architecture blueprints and detailed solution designs.We will provide authoritative guidance on AEP data design throughout discovery, implementation, and delivery.We will review proposed solutions, identify technical and data-related risks, and support teams with architecture decisions.We will explain design options, dependencies, limitations, and trade-offs clearly to both technical teams and senior non-technical stakeholders. Technologies: ArchitectAzureCloudSupportJSONMarketingSecurityWeb More:
We are looking for an AEP Data Architect to join our team on a contract basis, working 3.5 days per week. The role focuses on designing and developing our customer data foundation within Adobe Experience Platform, with a strong emphasis on Adobe Real-Time Customer Data Platform. You will collaborate with solution architects, data engineers, marketing teams, and security and privacy stakeholders to support real-time personalisation, customer analytics, and activation across channels. There may be occasional travel into our London-based office. Please apply for immediate consideration.
last updated 38 week of 2026