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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Group Architect (eCommerce) - **Company:** Arca Consulting Ltd - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Application Integration Architecture, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Customer Data Management, UML, IT Architecture, Archimate, Technical Debt, Togaf, Event Driven Architecture - **Published:** October 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/group-architect-ecommerce/41349647 ## About the Role We're looking for an experienced architecture leader who combines strategic thinking with strong stakeholder engagement and a deep understanding of modern customer technology landscapes. You'll ideally have: * 10+ years' experience in Enterprise, Group, Domain or Solution Architecture within complex organisations. * A strong background in eCommerce or cross-channel environments. * Experience defining enterprise architecture strategies, target operating models and technology roadmaps. * Strong understanding of customer-facing platforms including ecommerce, mobile, CRM, customer identity, digital services and cross-channel journeys. * Knowledge of modern cloud technologies, SaaS platforms and enterprise architecture principles. * Experience translating business strategy into practical architecture guidance and technology decisions. * A good understanding of integration architecture, APIs, event-driven systems and customer data platforms. * Strong appreciation of security, resilience, privacy and governance within customer-facing technology. * Experience using architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, along with modelling techniques including C4, UML or ArchiMate. * Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence senior business and technology stakeholders. * Previous experience leading, mentoring or managing Solution Architects. ## Description This is a rare opportunity to shape the technology strategy behind a large-scale ecommerce and cross-channel business, leading the architecture direction for customer-facing platforms and digital experiences that serve millions of customers. If you're an experienced Enterprise, Domain or Lead Architect with a strong eCommerce background and a passion for customer experience, digital transformation and architecture leadership, this is an opportunity to make a genuine strategic impact. The Opportunity As Group Architect (eCommerce), you'll own the architecture vision, roadmap and technology direction across the customer and cross-channel portfolio. Working closely with senior technology leaders, product teams, engineering, delivery and business stakeholders, you'll ensure architecture decisions enable exceptional customer experiences while supporting long-term business strategy. You'll also lead and mentor a team of Solution Architects, providing governance, technical leadership and architectural assurance across a broad portfolio of customer-facing initiatives. What You'll Be Doing * Define and own the architecture strategy, roadmap and target state for the customer and omnichannel domain. * Shape technology direction across digital commerce, mobile, customer identity, CRM, fulfilment and customer engagement platforms. * Partner with senior stakeholders to align architecture with business strategy, customer experience objectives and digital transformation programmes. * Lead, coach and develop a team of Solution Architects, promoting architecture best practice across the organisation. * Ensure solution designs are scalable, secure, resilient and aligned with enterprise architecture principles. * Drive technology simplification, reducing technical debt while increasing reuse and consistency across platforms. * Provide architectural governance through design reviews, design authority and architecture decision processes. * Evaluate emerging technologies, SaaS platforms and AI-enabled capabilities to support future business growth. * Champion architecture excellence, innovation and continuous improvement across the wider technology community., This is an outstanding opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation investing significantly in its digital and technology capabilities. You'll influence enterprise-wide architecture strategy, shape the future of customer technology and work alongside experienced technology leaders on large-scale transformation programmes. The organisation offers a collaborative environment where architecture is recognised as a strategic capability, giving you the opportunity to drive meaningful change while developing both technology and people. If you're looking for a senior architecture leadership role where you can combine strategy, innovation and delivery across a complex omnichannel environment, we'd love to hear from you.