AEM Solution Architect// Local to PA

Client: Commonwealth of PA

Complete Description

THE POSITION





CODE PA is seeking an experienced AEM Solution Architect to

assess the Commonwealth's majority vendor-built Adobe Experience Manager as a

Cloud Service implementation and define a sustainable long-term support model

for the implementation of pa.gov.





PA.gov is one of the Commonwealth's most visible digital

platforms. Its current AEM environment is highly customized and largely opaque

to internal teams. This role exists to change that to bring clarity to the

architecture, identify what is sound versus what introduces risk, and recommend

the staffing, governance, and support approach needed for the platform's next

phases. The selected candidate will lead an upfront assessment in the first

several months, then continue as a strategic technical advisor through the

remainder of the engagement, supporting transition execution, governance, and

platform decisions as they arise.





DESCRIPTION OF WORK





The AEM Solution Architect partners with CODE PA leadership,

engineering, operations, procurement, and the current technical vendor to

evaluate the platform's current state and shape its future. The work begins as

a diagnostic engagement and evolves into ongoing architectural advisory as

transition activities get underway. Lead architecture and solution design for

relevant AEM tools, including: AEM Sites, Assets, Forms, and others.





This role requires deep AEM expertise, the judgment to

distinguish standard practice from over-customization, and the communication

skills to make complex technical realities legible to executive and

non-technical audiences. The candidate will be responsible for guiding internal

and external development teams on security and performance best practices as

well as code review, enforcement and creation of standards, and support

deployment/governance strategies.





EXPECTED OUTPUTS





Over the course of the engagement, the architect will

produce written assessments, recommendations, and supporting documentation that

give CODE PA a clear understanding of the PA.gov AEM platform and a credible

path forward for its support. Specific artifacts will be defined

collaboratively based on assessment findings and organizational needs.







KEY RESPONSIBILITIES





*Platform assessment

and architecture review. Evaluate the current AEM as a Cloud Service

implementation. Distinguish standard platform practice from over-customization

or unnecessary complexity. Assess long-term maintainability and recommend

simplification, stabilization, or remediation where warranted.





* Support model and

transition planning. Define what support work can reasonably be performed

internally, by contractors, or by a vendor. Develop a credible transition

approach. Identify the skills and roles required for the future-state team.





* Documentation and

knowledge transfer. Identify gaps in existing platform documentation. Establish

documentation standards. Guide knowledge transfer between the current vendor

and future support resources so that critical knowledge lives in the organization

rather than in individuals.





* Cross-functional

collaboration. Work with stakeholders across product, UX, and engineering

teams.





* Architecture

support. Evaluate and define component, template and experience architecture.

Translate business requirements into technical architecture, workflows and

content models.





* Governance and

supportability. Recommend guardrails to ensure future enhancements align with

sound AEM practice. Advise leadership on architectural tradeoffs, technical

debt, and the long-term implications of platform decisions.





* Stakeholder

communication. Serve as a trusted technical advisor to CODE PA leadership.

Translate architectural complexity into clear, actionable guidance for

executive, procurement, and operational audiences.





* Risk and decision

support. Surface platform risks and operational dependencies with clear

analysis and decision points. Help leadership weigh the cost of maintaining the

current model against alternatives.





* Vendor and

contractor oversight. Evaluate current vendor responsibilities and provide

technical input into future contractor or vendor scopes, labor categories, and

accountability expectations.







WORK SCHEDULE





*1-year contract

with the ability to extend





*Work hours are 8:00

AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 60-minute lunch (hours may be

negotiable)





*Telework: This

position may be eligible for part-time telework. Contractors must maintain a

secure high-speed internet connection when teleworking. Contractors who cannot

telework will be required to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.



REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

* 8-10 years in enterprise content management, digital platform architecture, or closely related roles.

* Deep hands-on Adobe Experience Manager expertise across architecture, implementation, and support.

* Deep knowledge of Java, Sling, dispatcher, and front-end integration.

* Experience assessing complex, highly customized enterprise platform environments and identifying supportability risks.

* Experience working with vendor-built systems and evaluating transition readiness.

* Demonstrated ability to develop technical assessments, support models, and documentation strategies.

* Strong written communication, including assessments and recommendations written for executive audiences.

* Experience with collaboration and delivery tools such as Confluence, SharePoint, or Azure DevOps.





Preferred Qualifications

* Experience supporting transitions from vendor-led to internal or hybrid support models.

* Experience establishing or maturing enterprise platform governance, including customization standards, change management, and support ownership models.

* Experience contributing to technical procurement, SOWs, or contractor role definition.

* Experience supporting large public-facing or government digital platforms.

* Familiarity with AEM as a Cloud Service operational constraints, including Cloud Manager pipelines, deployment strategies, and DevOps practices (branching, automated testing, environment management).

*Understanding of AEM security models and familiarity with accessibility requirements.

*Relevant Adobe or architecture certifications.







Success Metrics





By the end of the engagement, the following will be true:





*CODE PA has

documented, credible understanding of the PA.gov AEM environment, its risks,

and its dependencies.





*A future-state

support model has been defined and endorsed by leadership.





*A transition plan

is in place and execution is underway.





*Core architecture

and support documentation exists in Commonwealth-owned systems.





*Governance

expectations for future platform changes are established.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

* Familiarity with

enterprise platform governance, vendor management, and support model design.





* Exposure to

technology procurement or participation in RFP/RFI processes preferred.





* Ability to perform

the essential functions of the position.

Required/Desired Skills

Skill	Required/Desired	Amount	of Experience
Experience in Enterprise Contect Management, Digital Platform Architecture, or closely related roles	Required	10.0	Years
*Deep* hands-on Adobe Experience Manager expertise across architecture, implementation and support	Required
Deep knowledge of Java, Sling, dispatcher, and front-end integration.	Required
Experience assessing complex, highly customized enterprise platform environments and identifying supportability risks.	Required
Experience working with vendor-built systems and evaluating transition readiness.	Required
Demonstrated ability to develop technical assessments, support models, and documentation strategies.	Required
Experience with collaboration and delivery tools such as Confluence, SharePoint, or Azure DevOps.	Required