Principal Content Architect - UK

Job Description Contract duration: 10-12 weeks Overview We are seeking a strategic and technically adept content architect to lead the design and implementation of a scalable, structured content system. This role is required for an exciting project, that requires building a multichannel content platform for one of our clients – including the automated generation of PDFs containing complex data visualisations. Key ResponsibilitiesMandatory experienceNice to have • This role will work alongside a dedicated CMS developer, and will collaborate with UX, design, and front-end engineer to ensure content structures support dynamic experiences. Responsibilities include: • Design and implement structured content models optimized for reuse, automation, and multichannel publishing. • Design and implement content types for UI microcopy, based on design components, to support data and dashboard visualisations. • Lead the configuration and governance of a headless CMS platform (previous experience on Contentful, Contentstack or Sanity preferred). • Define content types, relationships, and editorial workflows to support scalable publishing. • Develop robust taxonomies and metadata frameworks to enable seamless integration between content and structured data sources. • Ensure taxonomies support automated publishing workflows and personalized content delivery. • Architect content systems that support delivery across web, PDF generation and emerging channels. • Enable content reuse through modular design and intelligent tagging. • Work closely with developers to integrate content systems into front-end architecture and ensure content delivery is optimised for performance and scalability. • Establish content governance standards, editorial guidelines, and documentation for internal stakeholders. • Proven experience with headless CMS platforms and content modeling, with demonstrable examples of automated publishing. • Extensive background in taxonomy development, metadata strategy, and structured content integration. • Strong understanding of multichannel publishing workflows and content reuse strategies. • Familiarity with JAMstack principles and modern web development practices. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams. • Experience working in agile environments and with cross-functional teams. • Experience with API-first content delivery and GraphQL. • Knowledge of personalization engines and dynamic content rendering. • Background in semantic content modeling and linked data principles. Advantage Zensar We are a technology consulting and services company with 11, 800+ associates in 33 global locations. More than 130 leading enterprises depend on our expertise to be more disruptive, agile and competitive. We focus on conceptualizing, designing, engineering, marketing, and managing digital products and experiences for high-growth companies looking to disrupt through innovation and velocity. Zensar Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer, encouraging diversity in the workplace. Please be assured that we will consider all qualified applicants fairly, regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans’ status. Zensar Is a Place Where You Are Free To Express Yourself In An Environment That Values Individuality, Nurtures Development And Is Mindful Of Wellbeing. We Put Our People And Customers At The Center Of Everything That We Do. Our Core Values Include • Putting people first • Client-centricity • Collaboration Grow. Own. Achieve. Learn. with Zensar