Enterprise Architect Digital Experience Platforms

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Donation matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Stock options plan
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Location:

Greater Chicago Area (Hybrid / On-site as needed)

Next Row Digital is a global digital transformation and technology consulting firm that helps enterprises design, build, and scale modern digital platforms. We partner with organizations to deliver secure, scalable architectures across digital experience, enterprise web applications, cloud platforms, and integrated technology ecosystems.

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead the design and evolution of complex, enterprise-scale digital ecosystems. This role requires deep experience across digital experience platforms, enterprise web applications, cloud services, and system integrations, with the ability to operate effectively in environments that span both Adobe and non-Adobe technologies.

The ideal candidate is a strategic technologist who can define target-state architectures, guide modernization efforts, and ensure seamless integration across platforms while aligning technology decisions with business objectives.

Define and drive enterprise architecture strategies and roadmaps across digital, web, and integration platforms.

Align business capabilities with scalable, secure, and future-ready technology solutions.

Establish architectural standards, principles, and governance models across programs and teams.

Lead architecture for digital experience platforms.

Design composable and headless architectures that integrate content, data, and engagement platforms with enterprise systems.

Guide platform modernization, cloud adoption, and system upgrades.

Architect and govern integrations across CRM, ERP, Mar Tech, eCommerce, analytics, and custom enterprise applications.

Design API-led, microservices-based, and event-driven architectures.

Evaluate and implement integration platforms, middleware, and API management solutions.

Ensure performance, reliability, security, and observability across integrated systems.

Design enterprise web applications using modern frameworks and cloud-native patterns.

Lead architectures across AWS, Azure, or GCP in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Support legacy modernization initiatives and platform consolidation efforts.

Act as a trusted advisor to client executives and internal stakeholders.

Partner with delivery, product, data, and engineering teams to ensure architectural alignment.

Mentor architects and senior engineers across multiple initiatives.

Support pre-sales activities including technical discovery, solution design, and client presentations.

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise or solution architecture roles.
• Proven experience designing architectures involving digital applications.
• Strong background in enterprise integration, including APIs, microservices, messaging, and middleware.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience architecting large‑scale enterprise web applications and distributed systems.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into clear, actionable architecture.
• Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

• Adobe Experience Cloud experience (AEM, AEP, Analytics, Target, or related).
• Experience with integration platforms and tools (e.g., Mule Soft, Boomi, Workato, Azure Integration Services).
• Experience with headless CMS, composable architectures, and MACH principles.
• Consulting or client‑facing experience across multiple industries.
• Relevant cloud, architecture, or platform certifications.

Must be based in the Greater Chicago Area and able to work in a hybrid or on‑site capacity as required.

• Architect complex, enterprise‑scale digital and integration ecosystems.
• Work across a diverse set of platforms and technologies.
• Influence digital transformation strategy at both the client and enterprise level.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for career growth.