Technical Architect - Azure

Who We Are:

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. 

We are VML Enterprise Solutions - a group of talented engineers, tech experts, and creators who combine our passions and contribute to the IT world. You may know us better as Wunderman Thompson Technology – in 2024 we changed our name, but at the same time, we remained a great team of people who deliver our best. We design, build, manage and run complex technology platforms and help our clients to benefit from our work and creativity.   

The opportunity:

We are seeking a Senior Technical Architect to lead the design, architecture, and implementation of integration layer in cloud (Azure) between ERP and the Commerce Solution for a large retailer. The role requires deep expertise in cloud-native solutions.

You will be responsible for translating the solution design into detailed technical designs for secure and scalable integrations between ERPs and Commerce solutions using Azure key features. You’ll develop relationships with key client-side stakeholder’s while also working closely with our internal delivery teams to ensure your architecture vision is realised 

What you’ll get to do:

• Create complex technical solutions spanning multiple domains 
• Establish technical standards and patterns across programmes 
• Lead architectural decisions with significant organisational impact 
• Resolve complex technical challenges requiring specialist expertise 
• Drive technical debt remediation strategies 
• Create automated delivery pipelines across platforms 
• Mentor and develop other technical architects 
• Shape engineering practices and technical direction 
• Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems for enterprise applications
• Ensure your architecture vision is realised by our delivery teams, across all phases of programme delivery 

• Make and justify key architectural decisions considering all relevant constraints 

• Follow the principles and guidance set out by the Solution Architecture team 

What you should have:

• Deep expertise across application, integration, data, and infrastructure architecture 
• Comprehensive knowledge of distributed systems and advanced architectural patterns 
• Expert understanding of cloud platforms and serverless architectures 
• Advanced knowledge of performance optimisation and scaling strategies 
• Strong grasp of enterprise integration patterns and distributed transactions 
• Expertise in technical risk management and mitigation strategies 
• Deep understanding of engineering practices and technical excellence
• Proven experience of designing and delivering an eCommerce solution such as Hybris, Shopify or similar.
• Core understanding of the capabilities of a wide range of technologies typically found within an eCommerce landscape typically found in an eCommerce solution such as ERP, OMS, PIM, CRM, Search and apply this knowledge to your solutions 

• Be client and delivery focussed, able to adapt a solution to meet additional requirements and constraints and apply pragmatism when required 

• Prior experience running design workshops  

• Strong stakeholder management skills  

• Have excellent communication, presentation and documentation skills 

You will collaborate with our UK project team, so we’ll need you to be available until 18:00 PL

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience with event-driven architecture and streaming platforms.
• Knowledge of caching strategies.
• Ability to work cross-functionally.

What we offer:

• Salary depending on presented skills: X - Y PLN monthly (B2B contract) 
• Work equipment with delivery to your door 
• Opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world 

Please note that this job is a full-time position located in Poland, but the selection process will be conducted in English. 

Please send over your CV in English. 

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WPP (VML Enterprise Solutions) 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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