Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) Lead Engineer

Title Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) Lead Engineer
Location Alpharetta, GA (Hybrid 3 days onsite)

JD:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) Lead Engineer to shape and deliver the architecture, integration, and activation strategy for enterprise-grade AEP implementations. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to drive data ingestion, modeling, and activation across Adobe and third-party systems.

Role's:
Lead the end-to-end implementation, design, development, and deployment of solutions on Adobe Experience Platform (AEP), including Real-Time CDP, Journey Orchestration, and Customer AI.
Define and implement data strategies for customer segmentation, personalization, and activation across channels.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to align AEP capabilities with marketing, analytics, and customer experience goals.
Develop scalable and secure data pipelines for ingesting, transforming, and activating customer data using AEP tools like Data Collection, Data Lake, and Identity Services.
Design and implement schemas using XDM (Experience Data Model) and ensure data governance and compliance.
Integrate AEP with other Adobe Experience Cloud products (e.g., Adobe Analytics, Adobe Target, Adobe CJA) and third-party systems (e.g., CRMs, DMPs, cloud data warehouses).
Provide thought leadership in Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) and Data Management Platforms (DMPs).
Conduct training sessions and create documentation for end-users and stakeholders.
Provide expert knowledge on APIs and how an integration can be leveraged to achieve a desired outcome, indicating potential scenarios to consider before implementing.
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure data integrity and security.
Stay updated with AEP product updates and best practices to continuously improve system usage.

Qualifications -

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer or related field.

Requirements:
9+ years in digital experience platforms, 4+ years in AEP implementation
3-4 years of experience in Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) development
Strong proficiency in JavaScript, Python, RESTful APIs, JSON, and XML.
Experience with data warehousing, data modeling, and data quality best practices.
Expertise in Adobe Launch and Web SDK.
Deep understanding of AEP suite, including XDM, Web SDKs, and APIs.
Experience integrating AEP with Adobe Target, Customer Journey Analytics, Adobe Campaign, and other MarTech platforms.
Design and develop data pipelines and integrations using AEP.
Implement data modeling, governance, and security best practices.
Troubleshoot and resolve data quality issues and performance bottlenecks.
Collaborate with marketing, product, and data science teams to enhance customer experience.
Familiarity with data privacy regulations including GDPR, CCPA, and DPDP Act.
Analyze data trends to provide business intelligence and recommendations.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management principles.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional initiatives.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate ideas and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Experience with one of the public cloud providers CDP.
Experience using AI-powered coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot.

Additional Preferred Skills:
Adobe Certified Expert Adobe Experience Platform or AJO.
Experience with Adobe Experience Platform Web SDK and Mobile SDK.
Knowledge of Adobe Journey Optimizer and Customer AI.
Exposure to marketing automation platforms and customer data platforms (CDPs).