About the RoleWe are seeking a Principal Architect to serve as a strategic leader within our consultancy and a trusted advisor to our enterprise clients. This role is responsible for defining, designing, and governing end-to-end AEP architectures — including Real-Time CDP, Customer Journey Analytics, Adobe Journey Optimizer, data governance, identity, and integrations.As a senior member of our Experience Architecture practice, you will guide multi-disciplinary teams (data engineering, analytics, MarTech, QA, developers) and partner directly with client stakeholders across marketing, IT, product, and data governance. You will help uncover business needs, translate use cases into technical blueprints, and ensure successful delivery across complex, multi-phase implementations.This is a client-facing leadership role that requires deep technical expertise, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to provide thought leadership across multiple accounts.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitecture LeadershipDefine target-state AEP architectures including RTCDP, WebSDK/Edge, streaming & batch ingestion, identity strategy, profile stitching, data governance, and activation patterns.Lead architecture blueprinting, data models (XDM), identity resolution approaches, and governance frameworks.Ensure architecture decisions align with client goals, scalability requirements, and enterprise data strategies.Client Advisory & ConsultingServe as the primary AEP technical advisor for assigned client engagements.Translate marketing and business requirements into scalable, compliant AEP implementations.Provide recommendations on roadmap, sequencing, prioritization, and best practices.Solution Design & Delivery OversightDesign schemas, datasets, identity graphs, stitching rules, namespaces, computed attributes, and governance rules.Collaborate closely with Data Engineers, Analysts, Developers, and QA to ensure high-quality delivery.Review and validate technical work across teams, ensuring alignment with Adobe best practices and client constraints.MarTech & Data IntegrationArchitect and oversee integrations with upstream and downstream systems including: WebSDK, Mobile SDK, POS/CRM/MDM, ESPs, Snowflake, Data Distiller, API/ETL pipelines, advertising destinations, and real-time personalization engines.Ensure secure, scalable data movement, monitoring, and system performance.Governance & QualityEstablish standards for instrumentation, tagging, identity hygiene, schema governance, and profile integrity.Define frameworks for data quality, profile count control, PII and consent governance, and data minimization.Thought Leadership & EnablementProvide internal leadership by mentoring architects, consultants, and client teams.Stay ahead of Adobe roadmap releases and continuously evolve our delivery methodologies.Support pre-sales by shaping AEP solutions, estimates, and technical narratives for prospective clients.QualificationsRequired5–10+ years in enterprise data, MarTech, or digital architecture roles.3+ years hands-on Adobe Experience Platform expertise, including RTCDP and one or more of: Journey Optimizer (AJO), Customer Journey Analytics (CJA), Data Collection / Web SDK, Data Distiller & Query Service.Strong understanding of identity resolution, profile stitching, and enterprise data modeling.Experience leading cross-functional technical teams and interfacing with client executives.Ability to translate complex architectures into clear, actionable recommendations.PreferredAdobe certifications (AEP Architect, RTCDP Technical Practitioner, etc.).Experience with Snowflake, Databricks, MDM platforms, ETL tools, CDPs, or ESPs.Pior consultancy experience leading multi-client engagements.Understanding of compliance frameworks HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA and data governance principles.About Blue Acorn iCiBlue Acorn iCi, a business unit of Infosys Nova Holdings, LLC, is a digital experience partner helping global brands design, build, and optimize the future of customer engagement. We blend data, design, and technology to deliver connected commerce and content solutions that drive measurable results.Specializing in the Adobe Experience Cloud, we provide end-to-end services across commerce, content, analytics, and customer insights. Backed by Infosys, we’re growing fast—and we’re looking for exceptional talent to grow with us.Our teams work at the intersection of strategy and execution—solving complex challenges for industry leaders in healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and beyond. From large-scale digital transformation programs to platform implementations and ongoing optimization, we bring deep expertise and a collaborative mindset to every engagement.Why Join Us?Blue Acorn iCi is a place for curious thinkers, smart builders, and digital pioneers. We’re more than a consultancy—we’re a team of innovators helping the world’s top brands shape the future of digital.Here, you won’t just contribute to a project—you’ll drive meaningful outcomes, collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, and grow your skills in a high-impact, high-growth environment. We believe great work starts with great people, and we’re committed to creating a culture where talent thrives, ideas spark change, and results speak for themselves.If you’re ready to push boundaries, deliver real value, and help shape the next generation of digital experiences—this is your place.Benefits Full Time, Non-Temporary Employees enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, disability, paid time off, 401(k), and more!Blue Acorn iCi is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.Please click to read EEO Law and Pay Transparency Act and IER Right to Work Document and Privacy Notice.Blue Acorn iCi will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. 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