Solution Architect / Platform Architect – Retail Media Technology

Location: Melbourne (Hybrid – 3 days in office)

Contract: 6-12 Months (View to Extend)

We’re partnering with a leading enterprise that is building a next-generation retail media platform and seeking an experienced Platform Architect to drive the design and integration of scalable, API-driven media technology infrastructure.

This is a rare opportunity to sit at the centre of ad tech, customer data, and campaign orchestration, enabling monetisation across both first- and third-party ecosystems.

It’s ideally suited to an architect who thrives in fast-paced, data-rich environments and can lead the delivery of secure, modular, and extensible platform designs in collaboration with business, engineering, and vendor teams.

Your Mission:

• Architect the integration of CDPs, ad servers, clean rooms, DSPs, and campaign platforms
• Define patterns for real-time audience activation, attribution, and media measurement
• Lead API design, event-streaming, and data flow architecture across marketing and media stacks
• Translate stakeholder needs into technical roadmaps and scalable, future-proof designs
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors (e.g., Zitcha, CitrusAd, The Trade Desk, Snowflake, LiveRamp)
• Support agile delivery processes and backlog prioritisation across the platform
• Embed privacy-by-design and secure identity resolution into the platform architecture

Ideal Background:

• 8+ years in solution/platform architecture, ideally in media, MarTech, or retail environments
• Strong knowledge of cloud-native architecture (AWS preferred), serverless, and event-driven frameworks
• Hands-on with API orchestration, Kafka/Kinesis, and data pipelines (ETL/ELT)
• Experience with CDPs, clean rooms, and campaign platforms (e.g. Salesforce, Adobe, Tealium)
• Deep understanding of data privacy frameworks (APP, GDPR, CCPA)
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills—able to simplify complexity and drive alignment
• Familiar with Agile/DevOps delivery and documentation tools (JIRA, Confluence, MIRO)

This is a high-impact role shaping the future of how customer data powers media activation across one of Australia’s most recognisable enterprise environments. If you’re ready to lead at the intersection of data, media, and technology, we’d love to speak.