Lead Solution Architect

The Role

Ready to shape the future of Imperial Brands? As our Lead Solution Architect, you'll be the driving force behind transforming bold ideas into game-changing solutions.

Leading a dynamic team of architects, designing cutting-edge B2B and B2C platforms that push boundaries. Your expertise won't just solve today's challenges - it'll architect tomorrow's successes. You'll be the visionary who brings technical brilliance and strategic leadership together, mentoring future innovators while crafting solutions that leave a lasting impact

Based in Amsterdam with a flexible hybrid model, this role offers the right candidate a chance to grow their career, make a meaningful impact, and be part of an inclusive, innovative global FMCG company, supported by 25,000 employees worldwide. You’ll enjoy a dynamic environment where your ideas are valued, your development is prioritized, and your work truly matters.

Principal Accountabilities

• Design and oversee scalable, future-proof B2B and B2C solutions that align with business strategies.
• Lead and mentor a team of three solution architects, fostering their growth and success.
• Maintain the integrity of architectural principles across projects and platforms.
• Drive the adoption of reusable components and services to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects, business partners, and third-party vendors to deliver solutions.
• Ensure that projects adhere to timelines, budgets, and high-quality standards.

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience in solution architecture within B2B/B2C environments, with a strong e-commerce background.
• Leadership and mentorship skills, with the ability to guide teams toward shared goals.
• Expertise in architectural frameworks, with TOGAF certification (or equivalent).
• Strong problem-solving skills and a strategic mindset for delivering innovative solutions.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

What We Offer

In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary and many extras including a great pension scheme, and generous holiday entitlement. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.

Next Steps

Interested applicants should apply with their CV highlighting their suitability for the role.

Everyone belongs

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. Please contact us at resourcing@uk.imptob.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

About Imperial Brands

We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all. Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.