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Strategic Solutions Architect (Principal)

Dunnhumby
Location
London
Posted
1 month ago
Department
dunnhumby network alliance
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Strong enterprise, solution or platform architecture background across cloud, data and integration environments
  • AdTech and MarTech fluency: ad servers, SSPs and DSPs, identity, bidding, event pipelines, tagging and closed-loop measurement
  • Proven experience integrating third-party platforms and partner ecosystems at scale, including API and data-contract design
  • Experience with clean rooms, privacy-enhancing technologies and data collaboration across organisational boundaries
  • Customer-facing solutioning, technical pre-sales or proof-of-concept experience, with strong communication to commercial and leadership audiences
  • The judgement to balance long-term architectural intent with pace, shipping practical designs under real delivery constraints.
What the job really is

As a Strategic Solutions Architect at dunnhumby, you will be responsible for owning the architecture of the dunnhumby Network Alliance (dna) and ensuring its effective implementation across various partners. Your role involves designing end-to-end solutions, leading technical onboarding for retailers and publishers, and acting as a senior technical voice in client conversations, all while balancing long-term architectural goals with practical delivery constraints.

Benefits
  • Flexible Allowance that can be used towards selected benefits, with any remaining unused allowance paid in salary or directed to pension contributions
  • Private Medical cover through Vitality, including the option to add partner and/or dependants within the flexible allowance
  • Mandatory Life Assurance cover, Income Protection and confidential Employee Assistance support for employees and their families
  • Access to wellbeing and lifestyle benefits including gym support, cycle to work, travel insurance, dental options and technology purchase schemes
  • Long Service Awards and Talent Scout referral programme
  • Birthday leave plus a range of family and annual leave benefits available to eligible employees
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role involves significant customer-facing responsibilities which may require strong interpersonal skills
  • The position requires balancing long-term architectural goals with immediate delivery constraints, which may lead to pressure in fast-paced environments
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