AEM Technical Architect

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Job Title: AEM Technical Architect

We are seeking a forward-thinking and technically strong Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Technical Architect to lead the design modernization and integration of scalable digital experience platforms. This role acts as the technology lead and CMS subject matter expert for client engagements with deep knowledge of AEM as a Cloud Service composable and headless architectures modern authoring models and high-performance delivery patterns such as Edge Delivery Services with Universal Editor. You will architect enterprise-grade AEM solutions guide modernization from legacy implementations apply AI-enabled development and operations practices and proactively identify better ways to deliver measurable value for clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect robust secure and scalable AEM solutions across Sites Assets Content Fragments Experience Fragments Headless CMS GraphQL/OpenAPI integrations and Edge Delivery Services-enabled experiences.
• Act as the CMS technology SME helping clients navigate platform capabilities and recommending the most effective solutions.
• Evaluate and design integrations with surrounding systems including CRM DAM marketing automation and analytics.
• Assess when to use traditional AEM Sites headless/composable delivery document-based authoring or Edge Delivery Services depending on client needs migration complexity performance goals and operating model.
• Define modernization roadmaps for AEM 6.5 AMS and AEM as a Cloud Service estates including phased adoption of Universal Editor Edge Delivery Services content modeling and API-first delivery.

• Lead cross-functional technical teams ensuring best practices in architecture development and deployment.
• Guide technology choices for frontend backend and delivery architecturebalancing modern frameworks Universal Editor compatibility performance maintainability scalability and enterprise governance.
• Participate hands-on when necessary especially in complex integrations or issue resolutions.
• Lead PoCs and define reusable frameworks accelerators block libraries starter kits and reference architectures for AEM Cloud Service and Edge Delivery Services implementations.
• Use AI-assisted and agentic development practices responsibly to accelerate code quality checks migration analysis content modeling troubleshooting and delivery workflows while maintaining human review and architectural ownership.

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients on CMS solutions providing trusted guidance and making proactive recommendationsnot just reacting to requests.
• Drive innovation by staying informed on AEM as a Cloud Service releases Edge Delivery Services Universal Editor Adobe Experience Cloud integrations content supply chain evolution and broader CMS/DXP trends.
• Advise clients on pragmatic adoption of emerging capabilities including where greenfield Edge Delivery Services implementations selective brownfield modernization and traditional AEM Sites approaches are most appropriate.

• Design and implement integrations using REST GraphQL SOAP where required event-driven patterns Adobe I/O middleware cloud-native services and composable enterprise APIs.
• Ensure solutions are optimized for performance and scale applying Dispatcher and CDN strategies where relevant and leveraging Edge Delivery Services for low-latency high-performing web experiences when appropriate.
• Establish data flow architectures that ensure data consistency security and integrity.

• Enforce coding and architecture standards security best practices privacy-by-design principles accessibility content governance release governance and Cloud Manager quality gates in line with organizational and client-specific guidelines.

• Collaborate closely with developers business analysts and client stakeholders.
• Provide mentorship to team members across disciplines (backend frontend DevOps) to build collective strength.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and shared accountability.

• Required Skills & Experience10 years of experience in enterprise software engineering or solution architecture with significant hands-on experience in Adobe Experience Manager and modern digital experience knowledge of AEM architecture including Sites Assets Content Fragments Experience Fragments Headless CMS GraphQL Universal Editor Edge Delivery Services and AEM as a Cloud Service operating expertise in Java Sling OSGi HTL JCR Dispatcher configuration and CI/CD expertise in modern frameworks such as React Angular Vue or similar technologies with solid understanding of web performance accessibility Core Web Vitals and framework-agnostic authoring in backend integrations using REST/SOAP middleware tools and message understanding of database technologies cloud platforms Adobe Cloud Manager CI/CD automation observability DevOps practices and deployment governance across AWS Azure or equivalent cloud working in Agile delivery models with a focus on rapid value delivery and iterative with migration or modernization programs including AEM 6.5 to AEM as a Cloud Service component refactoring content model redesign performance remediation and platform rationalization.

• Nice to Have
• Awareness or hands-on experience with Content Supply Chain tools such as Adobe Workfront Adobe Express DAM workflows asset lifecycle management review/approval automation and content velocity with Adobe Experience Cloud products beyond with Adobe I/O App Builder GraphQL OpenAPI personalization experimentation analytics integration and AI-assisted content or development to agentic AEM concepts AI-supported pipeline troubleshooting developer agents content modernization agents or automated migration knowledge of other CMS platforms (e.g. Contentful Sitecore Drupal) to provide comparative insight.

• Soft SkillsProactive mindset ability to anticipate client needs and offer improvements not just fulfill thinker with excellent problem-solving communication and storytelling skills capable of translating complex technical concepts into business-friendly player with leadership presence and the ability to influence across teams and stakeholders.

• Education
  Bachelors or masters degree in computer science Information Technology or a related technical

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