Principle Architect - (Consulting/DXP/Web Technologies/Domain Expert)

The Principle Architect at Squiz is responsible for leading technical architecture and solution design related to enterprise DXP and digital ecosystem initiatives. This includes engaging directly with clients to translate business needs into practical solutions, providing pre-sales support, and ensuring architectural best practices during implementation. You will also act as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding them through the adoption of DXP solutions.

Candidates for the Principle Architect role at Squiz should have extensive hands-on technical development experience and a proven track record in enterprise digital solutions. Strong consulting and client-facing skills are critical, as you'll need to influence C-level stakeholders. A deep understanding of web technologies and experience with various digital platforms, including Content Management Systems, Digital Asset Management, Customer Data Platforms, and Marketing Automation tools, is essential.

In the Principle Architect role at Squiz, you will play a vital part in client success by ensuring that they receive solutions tailored to their needs. By effectively engaging with clients, understanding their unique challenges, and translating them into innovative DXP solutions, you will act as their guide throughout their digital transformation journey. This can significantly enhance their operational efficiency and online service delivery.

Squiz is known for its strong culture of flexibility, enabling employees to balance personal and professional responsibilities effectively. Our team consists of intelligent and passionate professionals who thrive on collaboration and challenging the status quo. With a commitment to diversity and growth, you'll find a supportive environment that encourages innovation and personal development.

As a Principle Architect at Squiz, you will work with a range of modern technologies across web development, including various DXP, CMS, DAM, and CDP solutions. Specific platforms may include Adobe Experience Manager, Sitecore, Optimizely, and many others. Your familiarity with these tools will help you effectively deliver tailor-made solutions to our clients.

When answering this question, highlight specific DXPs you’ve worked with, emphasizing how you designed and implemented solutions that met diverse business objectives. Mention any metrics that demonstrate the success of your initiatives.

Discuss your strategies for effective client engagement, emphasizing listening to their needs, setting clear expectations, and maintaining open communication throughout the project lifecycle. Share examples of how you've turned client feedback into actionable insights.

Introduce your approach to architectural governance, including regular code reviews, adherence to industry standards, and collaboration sessions with development teams. Provide examples from your experience that demonstrate successful implementations of these practices.

Illustrate your time management and prioritization skills. Discuss techniques like agile methodologies or project management tools that help you track progress and maintain quality across several projects without compromising on performance.

Share a specific scenario where you confronted significant challenges during implementation. Focus on the solutions you devised, the key stakeholders you engaged, and how you ensured project delivery while overcoming obstacles.

Explain how data informs your decisions, particularly in user experience optimization and performance benchmarking. Illustrate with examples how data-driven insights have aided in crafting successful DXP solutions.

Convey your commitment to continuous learning through professional development, attending relevant workshops, and engaging with industry communities. Mention any recent technologies or trends you've explored and how they've influenced your work.

Discuss your techniques for ensuring stakeholder alignment throughout the project, including regular updates, gathering feedback actively, and fostering a collaborative environment to ensure everyone's needs are addressed.

Share the metrics and KPIs you consider when evaluating success, such as user engagement, operational efficiencies, and ROI. Provide examples of past projects where you analyzed these metrics to gauge success.

Discuss your strategies for crafting compelling narratives that resonate with C-level audiences, emphasizing business impact and ROI. Share experiences where your influence led to key business decisions.