Senior AEM Solution Architect - Java

About the Role :

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior AEM (Adobe Experience Manager) Solution Architect to lead the design, architecture, and implementation of scalable, high-performing digital solutions on the Adobe Experience Cloud platform.

You will work closely with business stakeholders, UX teams, developers, and DevOps engineers to define end-to-end solutions that deliver personalized, content-rich digital experiences.

As the lead AEM expert, you will define architectural standards, ensure best practices, and mentor teams through complex enterprise-level AEM implementations.

This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role for a seasoned digital architect with deep Adobe experience.

Key Responsibilities :

- Define and own the overall architecture for AEM-based solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, security, and maintainability.

- Lead the technical design and solution architecture for new AEM implementations, migrations, and large-scale enhancements.

- Translate business requirements into a technical roadmap and solution design using Adobe Experience Manager (Sites, Assets, Forms) and related Adobe Experience Cloud products.

- Collaborate with stakeholders including marketing, product, and engineering teams to deliver content-rich, omni-channel digital experiences.

- Provide technical leadership to development teams, including reviewing code, setting development standards, and guiding solution development.

- Architect and oversee integrations between AEM and third-party systems such as CRMs, eCommerce platforms, analytics tools, and other Adobe Cloud services.

- Guide the migration strategy from legacy CMS platforms to AEM.

- Design and implement CI/CD pipelines, deployment strategies, and DevOps best practices for AEM environments.

- Ensure compliance with security, performance, accessibility, and SEO standards.

- Provide mentorship and support to other developers and architects on Adobe and related technologies.

- Stay current with Adobe roadmap, features, and emerging best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

- 8+ years of software development experience, with at least 5 years of hands-on experience with AEM (Adobe Experience Manager).

- Strong experience with AEM 6.x or AEM as a Cloud Service.

- Deep expertise in AEM Sites, Templates, Components (HTL/Sightly), Workflows, Assets, OSGi Services, Sling Models, and JCR.

- Proficiency with Java, Apache Sling, OSGi, and JSP/HTL technologies.

- Strong experience integrating AEM with Adobe Target, Analytics, Campaign, and Launch is a plus.

- Proficiency in front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, React or Angular) and modern UI frameworks.

- Solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and AEM cloud-native architecture.

- Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, Adobe Cloud Manager.

- Strong grasp of enterprise architecture patterns, API-based integration (REST/GraphQL), and microservices.

- Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

- Adobe certifications such as Adobe Certified Expert AEM Sites Architect or Adobe Certified Master AEM Developer are a strong plus