AEM Architect

• Define and lead the end-to-end architecture for AEM-based solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
• Provide technical leadership across AEM Sites, Assets (DAM), and integrations within Adobe Experience Cloud.
• Design and implement robust content management, personalization, and digital asset management solutions.
• Lead technical design discussions, architecture reviews, and code quality governance.
• Work closely with product managers, business stakeholders, and UX teams to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Architect integrations with Adobe Experience Cloud products (Adobe Analytics, Target, Campaign, Audience Manager/CDP).
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and integrations with third-party and enterprise systems.
• Define best practices for AEM development (components, templates, workflows, services, OSGi).
• Optimize dispatcher configuration, caching strategies, CDN integration, and overall performance.
• Drive adoption of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated testing frameworks.
• Lead and mentor development teams (onshore/offshore), ensuring adherence to coding standards and architectural guidelines.
• Ensure security best practices, including authentication, authorization, and data protection.
• Evaluate and recommend AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS) adoption and cloud-native architectures.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide solutions for performance bottlenecks.

• 10+ years of overall IT experience with 5+ years in AEM architecture.
• Strong hands-on experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM 6.x and AEM as a Cloud Service).
• Deep understanding of Adobe Experience Cloud / Adobe Marketing Cloud ecosystem:
• Adobe Analytics
• Adobe Target
• Adobe Campaign
• Adobe Audience Manager / CDP
• Expertise in AEM architecture components:
• CRX/JCR, Apache Sling, OSGi (Apache Felix)
• AEM Sites, Assets (DAM), workflows, MSM
• Strong programming background in Java/J2EE, Spring Framework, and web services.
• Experience with frontend technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS) for integration and architecture decisions.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices-based architectures.
• Hands-on experience with dispatcher, CDN caching strategies, and performance tuning.
• Experience in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform) and cloud-native architecture.
• Expertise in build tools (Maven), CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and collaboration tools.

• Experience with AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS) and migration from AMS/on-prem to cloud.
• Adobe certifications (AEM Architect / Developer / Experience Cloud).
• Experience with headless CMS, GraphQL, and SPA frameworks (React/Angular with AEM).
• Exposure to personalization, customer journey orchestration, and marketing automation.
• Knowledge of SEO, accessibility, and web performance optimization.
• Experience in large-scale enterprise implementations and digital transformation programs.

• Strong architectural and problem-solving skills
• Leadership and mentorship capabilities
• Excellent stakeholder communication
• Ability to balance technical depth with business needs
• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution

• Experience with multi-region, multi-site (MSM) implementations
• Familiarity with edge delivery services and composable architectures
• Exposure to security and compliance standards

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