LEAD ARCHITECT

Lead Architect

Do you want to lead in a dynamic business that's transforming global automotive distribution? At Inchcape, we're pursuing an exciting strategy to evolve our global business and accelerate our industry towards a low-carbon, sustainable future. Join Inchcape Digital, part of Inchcape global network. You'll explore and develop cutting-edge technology and data solutions that are driving our innovation and unique market position. Thrive as part of a highly collaborative and supportive team of diverse and talented colleagues.

We are seeking a Lead Solution Architect to guide a distributed team of Solution Architects and drive the planning, governance, and early-stage solution design for Inchcape's Digital Experience Platform (DXP). This role blends people leadership (50%) with hands-on architecture (50%), focusing on structuring solutions in early project phases, ensuring architectural quality and consistency across regions, and driving execution through effective planning, governance, and collaboration. Operating across domains such as Salesforce, web/eCommerce, and integrations with a strong Salesforce foundation the Lead Solution Architect will play a key role in aligning solution delivery with enterprise standards and business outcomes.

What you'll do:

• Lead and develop a distributed team of Solution Architects (Colombia, Philippines), ensuring performance management, coaching, and career growth.
• Establish a high-performing architecture culture aligned with DXP standards, driving consistency and knowledge sharing across regions.
• Own quarterly capacity planning, coordinate assignments, and partner with Product, Engineering, and Delivery leadership to align architecture with project lifecycles.
• Shape early-stage solutions (HLDs, trade-offs, scalability, integration strategy) and support complex designs across domains.
• Operate the Solution Design Advisory Board, enforcing governance, quality gates, and design standards while maintaining key artefacts.
• Provide cross-domain leadership across Salesforce, web/eCommerce, and integrations, ensuring consistency of patterns and alignment with central platform teams.

About you:

• Over 10 years of experience in solution architecture, leading teams in complex digital environments and multi-region delivery models.
• Proven track record managing and developing Solution Architects or technical teams, driving performance and career growth.
• Strong cross-domain expertise across Salesforce (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, integrations, data model), web/eCommerce platforms, and API/integration architectures.
• Skilled in designing end-to-end solutions, leading early-stage architecture shaping, and ensuring scalability, security, and integration best practices.
• Hands-on experience with Salesforce multi-cloud solutions, including data and security models, integration patterns, and platform governance.
• Experienced in capacity planning, work allocation, and delivery coordination, ensuring effective architecture support across initiatives.
• Strong governance background, operating architecture boards and design reviews, balancing strategic vision with execution focus.

We offer you:

At Inchcape, we're shaping the future of mobility, and you're invited to shape it with us. You'll join a collaborative culture that values wellbeing, growth, and inclusion. Through impactful work, ongoing development, and global and local rewards, we create a workplace for people to succeed and fulfil your aspirations.

Start your journey:

We're committed to developing internal talent, therefore if you're excited about this role but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit.

Opportunity for everyone:

At Inchcape, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive. We foster an inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve, ensuring opportunities for all. Read more here about our Inclusion and Diversity commitments, including our targets, programmes, and policies.

About us:

Inchcape is the leading global automotive distributor operating in 38 markets. We partner with some of the biggest brands in the business to sustainably power better mobility today and in the future. Our diverse global team of over 16,000 talented colleagues foster an inclusive and collaborative culture, delivering a brilliant experience for our customers and partners. We're a dynamic and fast-growing business, driving the transformation of our industry and redefining tomorrow. Inchcape Digital employs over 1,300 team members across Colombia and Philippines. Our portfolio includes vehicle distribution for world-renowned brands, market-leading fulfilment solutions, exceptional retail experiences, and tailored financial services.

Additional information request:

Selected candidates will be contacted to initiate our hiring journey. We may request additional information from applicants to better understand your background, qualifications and experience for the role.