Principal Solutions Engineer

Principal Solutions Engineer

Full-Time 65000 - 75000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Digital Waffle

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the design and delivery of innovative digital solutions for diverse clients.
  • Company: Join a forward-thinking integrated marketing agency with a creative and tech-savvy culture.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible remote work, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with mentorship opportunities and a focus on emerging technologies.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping technology solutions that transform client experiences.
  • Qualifications: Proven experience in enterprise-scale digital solutions and strong technical leadership skills.

The predicted salary is between 65000 - 75000 £ per year.

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000

Location: Birmingham / Remote

Type: Permanent

I'm currently partnering with an established and growing integrated marketing agency to recruit a Principal Solutions Engineer. This is a unique opportunity to join a forward‑thinking organisation that combines strategy, creativity, technology, data, and digital expertise to deliver transformational solutions for a diverse portfolio of clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leading the design and delivery of complex, multi‑platform solutions across digital, data, marketing, and customer experience environments.
  • Defining solution architecture, integration strategies, and engineering best practices.
  • Driving the adoption of scalable, secure, and reusable solution frameworks.
  • Working closely with client stakeholders to understand business challenges and translate them into effective technical solutions.
  • Providing technical leadership across cloud platforms, APIs, data integrations, automation, and emerging technologies.
  • Supporting business growth through technical consultancy, solution design, and client presentations.
  • Collaborating with cross‑functional teams including strategy, digital, creative, development, and data specialists.
  • Mentoring engineers and technical teams while helping shape the organisation's technology roadmap.

Required Skills

  • Significant experience designing and delivering enterprise‑scale digital solutions.
  • Strong expertise in solution architecture, systems integration, cloud technologies, and modern engineering practices.
  • Experience working across multiple platforms, applications, and data ecosystems.
  • Strong understanding of API‑led architecture, automation, and scalable technology solutions.
  • Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead complex technical discussions.
  • Excellent communication, consulting, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience establishing technical standards, frameworks, and governance practices.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience within a marketing agency, consultancy, digital services, or technology‑led organisation.
  • Knowledge of marketing technology, customer experience platforms, CRM, analytics, or customer data ecosystems.
  • Exposure to AI, automation, and emerging digital technologies.
  • Experience supporting business development, proposals, and client‑facing solution consulting.

You must be UK based & have full right to work in the UK.

Principal Solutions Engineer employer: Digital Waffle

Join a dynamic and innovative integrated marketing agency as a Principal Solutions Engineer, where you'll be at the forefront of delivering transformative solutions for a diverse range of clients. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth, this role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a supportive environment that values creativity and strategic thinking. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while being part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of digital excellence.

Digital Waffle

Contact Details:

Digital Waffle Recruitment Team

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