AEM Technical Architect

Blue Acorn iCi

. Lead architecture and technical direction for sophisticated AEM-centric websites, content management, and digital experience solutions .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $165,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) solutions, architecture design, and full-lifecycle solution delivery. Proven ability to translate complex requirements into scalable architecture while mentoring engineering teams and ensuring high-quality outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) SolutionsArchitecture DesignJava-Based Application ArchitectureStakeholder FacilitationAgile Delivery Approaches

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Hard Skills

Object-Oriented DesignWeb Application PerformanceRESTful ServicesJavaScriptHTMLCSSXMLSQLTechnical ScopingSolution Design

Soft Skills

Client ConsultingWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTechnical PresentationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Content Delivery NetworksWeb ServersAgile MethodologiesScrum

Industry Keywords

Solution ArchitectureDigital Experience SolutionsTechnical DiscoveryImplementation PatternsRisk Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AEMJavaJavaScriptSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead architecture and technical direction for sophisticated AEM-centric websites, content management, and digital experience solutions
Translate business and technical requirements into scalable architecture designs covering system boundaries, interfaces, data flows, deployment, performance, security, and maintainability
Evaluate AEM and adjacent platform capabilities, infrastructure, constraints, technical debt, and build-versus-buy options
Diagnose client technical environments and recommend architecture and performance improvements
Guide full-lifecycle solution delivery from technical discovery and design through development, testing, deployment, and solution readiness
Govern implementation quality through design reviews, architecture checkpoints, risk and exception management, and architectural decision records
Provide technical direction to engineering teams on implementation patterns, integrations, troubleshooting, and web performance
Assess complex technical issues, develop solution options, and present recommendations to stakeholders
Partner with client leaders and internal Solutions, Product, Data, Quality, Delivery, and Engineering teams
Support presales discovery, technical scoping, feasibility analysis, solution estimates, and risk and dependency identification
Communicate architecture decisions to technical and nontechnical audiences and build trusted client relationships
Mentor Lead Engineers and Engineers and support knowledge sharing
Develop reusable architecture patterns, accelerators, standards, and lessons learned
Stay current with AEM capabilities and evolving engineering practices
Lead technical delivery, manage architecture risks, mentor engineers, and drive high-quality outcomes
Maintain an 85% utilization target

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of relevant software engineering, solution architecture, web content management, or equivalent technical experience
Experience owning architecture and key technical decisions for complex client engagements, products, or digital solution domains
Experience translating functional and nonfunctional requirements into solution designs, implementation plans, estimates, and architecture decisions
Strong client consulting, stakeholder facilitation, written and verbal communication, and technical presentation skills
Demonstrated expertise designing and leading Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) solutions and integrations with enterprise systems
Proficiency in object-oriented design and Java-based application architecture
Understanding of web application performance, troubleshooting, and optimization
Knowledge of RESTful services, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, XML, SQL, HTTP, web servers, and content delivery networks
Ability to evaluate architectural tradeoffs, reliability, security, scalability, technical debt, and production-readiness considerations
Experience conducting design reviews, managing technical risks and dependencies, and guiding engineering teams through complex implementation challenges
Experience with Agile delivery approaches, including Scrum, and supporting technical scoping and estimation
Ability to mentor engineers and collaborate across product, data, quality, delivery, and client teams
Ability to travel up to 40% as required by client assignments
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience (preferred skills and experience)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off
401(k)
Competitive benefits package
Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants with disabilities