Solution Architect - Retail Media Platforms

Solution Architect - Retail Media Platforms Location: Southampton and London (twice a week on site) Day Rate: £700 Inside IR35 (Total to umbrella) Contract Length: 6 months We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of retail media platforms for a leading retail organisation. This is a pivotal role bridging technology and commercial teams to deliver innovative, data-driven advertising capabilities across digital channels. Key Responsibilities: • Architect end-to-end solutions for retail media platforms, including onsite, offsite, and in-store integration's • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (marketing, data, tech) and third-party vendors to define scalable and secure architectures • Define integration patterns for customer data, ad tech platforms, and retail systems • Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and data privacy regulations • Support vendor selection and solution evaluation processes Required Skills and Experience: • Proven experience as a Solution Architect within retail, eCommerce, or ad tech environments • Hands-on knowledge of retail media technologies • Experience designing scalable, high-availability solutions using cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) • Strong understanding of APIs, microservices, data flows, and event-driven architectures • Excellent stakeholder communication and vendor management skills • Experience with platforms such as Criteo, CitrusAd, PromoteIQ, or similar • Familiarity with privacy-first architectures and GDPR compliance Reasonable Adjustments: We understand that there are a wide range of reasons that you may require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process- please let us know in your application how we can best support you.