AEM Architect

Job Description

Pay Range: $60hr - $65hr

• The AEM Architect will lead the design and implementation of scalable, cloud-native Adobe Experience Manager solutions.
• This role requires deep expertise in AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS), architecture design, content migration strategies, Dev Ops integration, and enterprise-level CMS transformation initiatives.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Strong experience in AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS), including cloud-native development, CI/CD pipelines, dispatcher configuration, and environment management.
• In-depth understanding of AEM 6.x and AEM Cloud architecture, including migration and upgrade experience.
• Proficiency in AEM Sites, Assets, Workflows, Sling Models, HTL, OSGi, and JCR/Oak repository.
• Experience designing scalable content architectures, reusable templates, components, content fragment models, and headless APIs.
• Expertise in integrating AEM with Adobe Analytics, Adobe Target, Adobe Campaign, CRM systems, commerce platforms, and REST/Graph
  
  QL APIs.
• Knowledge of caching strategies, dispatcher rules, CDN optimization, and performance tuning.
• Understanding of AEM security, ACL governance, secure coding practices, and identity management.
• Familiarity with Dev Ops tools such as Git, Maven, Jenkins, Cloud Manager, Docker, and Kubernetes (optional).
• Azure AI Search integration experience is a plus.

• Lead technical Client to assess scope, infrastructure, integrations, licensing considerations, and current CMS landscape.
• Present architectural solutions, risks, and recommendations to business and technology leadership in a clear and business-friendly manner.
• Define end-to-end content migration strategy, automation framework, mapping rules, governance model, and validation processes.
• Finalize target architecture including component frameworks, reusable libraries, Multi-Site Manager (MSM) strategy, Cloud Manager pipelines, and Dev Ops architecture.
• Provide architectural guidance on AEMaaCS, editable templates, OSGi services, client libraries, backend integrations, and cloud-native development patterns.
• Create high-level and low-level architecture documents including integration diagrams, infrastructure topology, and detailed solution design artifacts.

• Adobe AEM Architect / Developer certification.
• Experience with multi-tenant architectures and global rollouts.
• Knowledge of frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue integrated with AEM SPA Editor.
• Familiarity with Headless CMS implementations using AEM Content Fragment Models and APIs.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.