Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Architect

Location: Seattle, WA (On-site)
Duration: Long-term (Consulting Opportunity)
Experience Required: 10+ years overall IT experience, with at least 3+ years as an AEM Architect

• Minimum 3 years as an Architect building AEM Sites.

• Expertise with Adobe Managed Services and Adobe Experience Manager as a Cloud Service.

• Strong knowledge of AEM environment setup & infrastructure.

• Proven experience in:

  • Designing software change processes (on-prem & cloud).

  • Defining content models, templates, and components aligned with business needs.

  • Deciding between OOTB/core components vs. custom development.

  • Designing caching, load balancing, and security strategies (Dispatcher, Firewall, CDN).

  • Effort estimation for setup & feature delivery.

  • Internationalization & multi-site/multi-language support.

  • Integration of third-party & Adobe products with AEM.

  • Designing migration/upgrade strategies (products & content).

  • Deployment methodologies (content + code).

  • Defining authentication/authorization security models.

  • Persistence models (binary storage, deployment scenarios, etc.).

  • Workflow models for business processes.

  • Cloud-focused strategies: auto-scaling, replication, asset management, Cloud Manager, package management.

  • Performance tuning, penetration/security testing, and multi-channel content reuse.

• Act as a recognized expert in AEM and Adobe Marketing Cloud solutions.

• Lead large, multi-solution consulting engagements with clients & partners.

• Partner with business & delivery teams to craft scalable solution architecture.

• Build trusted advisor relationships with clients and stakeholders.

• Lead project discovery & delivery phases with Project Managers.

• Analyze complex project issues, develop solution options, and present recommendations.

• Independently drive consulting activities with minimal oversight.

• Mentor and guide large technical teams across Adobe and partner ecosystems.

• Contribute to the Adobe technical community with best practices & thought leadership.

• Foster collaboration across consulting teams.

• Willingness to work on-site with clients for extended periods.

Reference: MFG/NAR-Juliet