AEM Architect

We are looking for a seasoned AEM Architect to lead the technical strategy and solution design for a large-scale, multi-region web platform modernization using Adobe Experience Manager. This role spans both discovery and implementation, with focus on rationalizing multiple sites, defining reusable architecture, and supporting the transition to AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS) or equivalent.

Key Responsibilities:

Discovery Phase

Conduct current-state assessment of AEM implementations across multiple business units and regions

Identify component, template, and codebase commonalities to support unification across 150+ sites

Define reference architecture and target-state blueprint (including AEM Cloud, CI/CD, security, and localization)

Lead technical workshops to align stakeholders on architectural standards, governance, and performance goals

Contribute to the business case by estimating cost savings through reuse, standardization, and cloud efficiency

Collaborate with DevOps, QA, and Business teams to define environment and deployment requirements

Implementation Phase

Own the technical design and supervise execution of AEM implementation/refactoring efforts

Define and review standards for component development, workflows, integrations, and content modeling

Guide the creation of a shared component library and design system across master and regional sites

Support code consolidation, environment migration, and content strategy alignment

Troubleshoot architecture-level issues including performance, caching, personalization, and content delivery

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams and vendors

Work with DevOps to ensure proper pipeline integration and environment orchestration