Principle, Adobe Solution Architect, Fixed Term

WHY DEPT®?

We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world. 

This is a 3 month fixed term salaried contract, located in Ontario Canada. Preferably in Toronto.

THE ROLE

DEPT® is seeking a highly skilled Adobe Solution Architect to join our dynamic team. As an Adobe Solution Architect, you will play a crucial role in identifying business opportunities, consulting with clients on business problems, and developing architectural solutions leveraging Adobe products. This position demands strong technical expertise, an understanding of the broader Adobe ecosystem, and exceptional client communication abilities. You will work across technical architecture design, business problem understanding, and client interaction, utilizing your blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and interpersonal skills to solve specific business challenges. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure that architecture strategies align with business objectives, delivering innovative and effective solutions tailored to our clients' needs.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Consult with clients to understand and address their business challenges, providing expert guidance on business problems and architectural solutions.
• Design and develop comprehensive Adobe solution architectures that align with business requirements and identify business opportunities.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to gather and analyze technical and functional requirements.
• Lead the implementation of Adobe solutions, ensuring technical and functional integration with existing systems and working across technical architecture and business problem-solving.
• Communicate effectively with clients to ensure clarity and understanding of solutions and their impacts on business operations.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging Adobe technologies and the broader ecosystem, providing insights into their application to client solutions.
• Work closely with project managers to ensure timely delivery of projects within scope and budget, while supporting sales and delivering capabilities.
• Conduct technical workshops and training sessions to enhance team knowledge on Adobe products.
• Ensure best practices are followed in terms of architecture design and development, with an emphasis on innovation and building projects from the ground up.
• Collaborate with offshore teams to ensure seamless project execution and delivery.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 5-10 years of experience as a solution architect
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect with expertise in Adobe products such as Adobe Experience Manager, Adobe Marketing Cloud, AEP, Adobe Analytics, and Adobe Campaign. 
• Deep experience with Adobe Marketing Cloud and AEP is preferred.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles and integration patterns.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying business opportunities and developing architectural solutions.
• Expertise in consulting clients on business problems and suggesting Adobe-based solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail with the ability to address specific business challenges.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders, with strong client communication abilities.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure is a plus.
• Strong leadership and project management skills, including experience working with offshore teams.
• Passion for building projects from the ground up and supporting the sales and delivery capability, without responsibility for sales numbers or managing alliances.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our  benefits package:

• 15 days holiday (per annum, pro rata)
  • 10 paid sick days off, not pro rata
• A flexible, hybrid working policy
• Buddy Program: You will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks’ at DEPT®
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
• Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.
• Tons of Office perks in our Toronto office! Enjoy biweekly breakfasts and lunches, tons of free snacks, and of course team events on the regular!

WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU: 

DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s lived experience, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetic information. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.

DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. 

We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work.  Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place. 

DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture. 

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. 

We also encourage you  to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

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