AEM Technical Architect

Accountabilities: Serve as a technical authority on AEM-based solutions, Adobe technologies, and related digital experience platforms. Lead the architecture and design of sophisticated AEM-centric digital marketing solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, and quality. Provide technical leadership throughout implementation projects, guiding and mentoring development teams and supporting complex technical decisions. Deliver consulting services and build trusted relationships with clients through effective technical guidance and communication. Collaborate with sales teams on solution selling, initial architecture approaches, technical feasibility, project scoping, and cost estimates. Assess clients' existing technical environments and use of Adobe technologies, identifying opportunities for improvement and recommending appropriate solutions. Analyze complex project challenges, evaluate potential solutions, and facilitate technical discussions and recommendations with clients. Support delivery planning and continuously improve methodologies, implementation practices, and project execution guidance. Mentor team members through onboarding, knowledge sharing, and support with complex implementation challenges. Lead the capture and distribution of technical knowledge among clients, partners, and colleagues, including participation in relevant Adobe communities. Manage multiple client engagements alongside internal initiatives while maintaining delivery quality and technical consistency. Promote continuous improvement across the practice and stay current with emerging Adobe technologies through ongoing learning and professional development. Requirements: 5–10 years of experience in web technologies and/or Enterprise Content Management Systems (ECMS). At least 3 years of direct client-facing consulting experience. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience. Strong knowledge of Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), with exposure to the latest AEM as a Cloud Service considered an advantage. Ability to translate complex business requirements into architecture, design, and development plans for large-scale web solutions. Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and practices, ideally with hands-on Java application design and development experience. Knowledge of Sling, OSGi, JCR API, RESTful principles, ExtJS, Dispatcher, or content delivery networks (CDNs) is an advantage. Experience optimizing web solutions and designing architectures to meet performance and scalability requirements. Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills, including familiarity with TCP/IP networking, UNIX operating systems, HTTP protocols and request processing, SMTP, and relevant debugging tools. Mastery of at least one SQL dialect. Knowledge of HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, CSS, Jamstack, and related web technologies. Proficiency in XML and related technologies, including DTD definition and interpretation; knowledge of XSLT and XML-based standards such as SOAP is preferred. Experience administering and debugging web servers, such as Apache. Understanding of Agile delivery methodologies, including Scrum, with the ability to guide planning and implementation activities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical solutions and business value to both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong client relationship-building, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to establish credibility and trust in complex situations. Ability to collaborate effectively with sales teams and understand the dynamics of the sales process. A team-oriented mindset, with enthusiasm for mentoring colleagues and contributing to a collaborative technical environment. Adaptability, analytical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across different client engagements. Benefits: Hourly compensation ranging from $70 to $80. Fully remote work arrangement within the United States. Full-time, long-term contract opportunity. W2 employment arrangement. Opportunity to work on sophisticated Adobe Experience Manager and enterprise digital experience solutions. Exposure to diverse client engagements and complex technical architecture challenges. Opportunities for technical leadership, mentoring, and professional growth.