AEM Technical Architect

Overview

Lead the design, modernization, and integration of scalable Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) digital experience platforms as the technology lead and CMS subject matter expert for client engagements. Architect enterprise-grade AEM solutions, guide modernization from legacy implementations, apply AI-enabled development and operations practices, and identify ways to deliver measurable value for clients.

What you'll do

• Architect robust, secure, and scalable AEM solutions across Sites, Assets, Content Fragments, Experience Fragments, Headless CMS, GraphQL/OpenAPI integrations, and Edge Delivery Services-enabled experiences.
• Act as the CMS technology SME, helping clients navigate platform capabilities and recommending effective solutions.
• Evaluate and design integrations with CRM, DAM, marketing automation, analytics, and surrounding systems.
• Assess when to use traditional AEM Sites, headless/composable delivery, document-based authoring, or Edge Delivery Services based on client needs, migration complexity, performance goals, and operating model.
• Define modernization roadmaps for AEM 6.5, AMS, and AEM as a Cloud Service estates, including phased adoption of Universal Editor, Edge Delivery Services, content modeling, and API-first delivery.
• Lead cross-functional technical teams and ensure best practices in architecture, development, and deployment.
• Guide frontend, backend, and delivery architecture choices while balancing modern frameworks, Universal Editor compatibility, performance, maintainability, scalability, and enterprise governance.
• Participate hands-on in complex integrations or issue resolutions when necessary.
• Lead PoCs and define reusable frameworks, accelerators, block libraries, starter kits, and reference architectures for AEM Cloud Service and Edge Delivery Services implementations.
• Use AI-assisted and agentic development practices responsibly for code quality checks, migration analysis, content modeling, troubleshooting, and delivery workflows while maintaining human review and architectural ownership.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients on CMS solutions and provide proactive recommendations.
• Stay informed on AEM as a Cloud Service releases, Edge Delivery Services, Universal Editor, Adobe Experience Cloud integrations, content supply chain evolution, and broader CMS/DXP trends.
• Advise clients on greenfield Edge Delivery Services implementations, selective brownfield modernization, and traditional AEM Sites approaches.
• Design and implement integrations using REST, GraphQL, SOAP where required, event-driven patterns, Adobe I/O, middleware, cloud-native services, and composable enterprise APIs.
• Optimize solutions for performance and scale using Dispatcher and CDN strategies and Edge Delivery Services where appropriate.
• Establish data flow architectures that ensure data consistency, security, and integrity.
• Enforce coding and architecture standards, security best practices, privacy-by-design principles, accessibility, content governance, release governance, and Cloud Manager quality gates.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and client stakeholders.
• Mentor team members across backend, frontend, and DevOps disciplines.
• Drive continuous improvement and shared accountability.

What you'll need

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise software engineering or solution architecture, with significant hands-on experience in Adobe Experience Manager and modern digital experience platforms.
• Deep knowledge of AEM architecture, including Sites, Assets, Content Fragments, Experience Fragments, Headless CMS, GraphQL, Universal Editor, Edge Delivery Services, and AEM as a Cloud Service operating models.
• Strong expertise in Java, Sling, OSGi, HTL, JCR, Dispatcher configuration, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Frontend expertise in modern frameworks such as React, Angular, Vue, or similar technologies.
• Solid understanding of web performance, accessibility, Core Web Vitals, and framework-agnostic authoring patterns.
• Proficiency in backend integrations using REST/SOAP, middleware tools, and message brokers.
• Strong understanding of database technologies, cloud platforms, Adobe Cloud Manager, CI/CD automation, observability, DevOps practices, and deployment governance across AWS, Azure, or equivalent cloud environments.
• Experience working in Agile delivery models with a focus on rapid value delivery and iterative design.
• Experience with migration or modernization programs, including AEM 6.5 to AEM as a Cloud Service, component refactoring, content model redesign, performance remediation, and platform rationalization.
• Ability to anticipate client needs and offer improvements, not just fulfill requests.
• Strategic thinking and excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language.
• Team-player approach, leadership presence, and ability to influence across teams and stakeholders.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.

Nice to have

• Awareness or hands-on experience with Content Supply Chain tools such as Adobe Workfront, Adobe Express, DAM workflows, asset lifecycle management, review/approval automation, and content velocity optimization.
• Familiarity with Adobe Experience Cloud products beyond AEM.
• Experience with Adobe I/O, App Builder, GraphQL, OpenAPI, personalization, experimentation, analytics integration, and AI-assisted content or development workflows.
• Exposure to agentic AEM concepts, AI-supported pipeline troubleshooting, developer agents, content modernization agents, or automated migration accelerators.
• Working knowledge of other CMS platforms such as Contentful, Sitecore, or Drupal to provide comparative insight.

Details

• Location: DGS India - Pune - Indiqube Orchid.
• Employment type: Full time.
• Contract type: Permanent.