AEM Solution Architect

AEM Solution Architect

Location: Parsippany, NJ

Minimum experience: 14 to 20 years

Salary: up to $170,000 per year

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A global technology services organisation is seeking an experienced AEM Solution Architect to lead the architecture and evolution of an enterprise digital experience platform for a major consumer brand.

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape a modern, scalable ecosystem spanning Adobe Experience Manager, headless delivery, modern frontend frameworks, APIs, cloud infrastructure, CDN technologies and enterprise integrations.

N.B. Only US Citizens or Green Card holders can be considered for this position.

What You'll Do

• Own the architecture of enterprise-scale AEM Sites, Assets, Headless and hybrid solutions

• Define component frameworks, templates, content models, taxonomies and content structures

• Develop multi-site, multi-brand, localisation and content-governance strategies

• Architect Dispatcher configurations, caching models and scalable performance solutions

• Guide AEM as a Cloud Service migrations, cloud readiness and platform modernisation

• Define CDN and edge architectures using platforms such as Akamai, CloudFront, Cloudflare or Fastly

• Establish strategies for edge caching, routing, media optimisation, WAF and bot mitigation

• Lead frontend architecture using React, Angular or Vue

• Govern SPA and micro-frontend patterns and their integration with AEM

• Design Backend-for-Frontend services using Node.js, Java or Spring Boot

• Define secure and scalable API contracts, orchestration patterns and integrations

• Partner with engineering, security, infrastructure, product and experience teams

• Set standards for performance, accessibility, security, resilience and maintainability

What You'll Bring

• 14+ years of progressive experience in digital platforms, engineering or enterprise architecture

• Expert knowledge of AEM 6.x and/or AEM as a Cloud Service

• Strong experience with Sling, OSGi, JCR, HTL, Dispatcher, workflows and Multi Site Manager

• Experience designing AEM Sites, Assets, Headless or hybrid implementations

• Strong understanding of GraphQL, REST APIs and Sling Models

• Experience with modern frontend frameworks and SPA architecture

• Knowledge of BFF and API-driven architecture using Node.js, Java or Spring Boot

• Experience with CDN and edge platforms, caching and performance optimisation

• Strong knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployment models

• Understanding of security, authentication and authorisation, including OAuth 2.0, SAML and JWT

• Ability to translate complex technical needs into clear, pragmatic architectural decisions

• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills

Experience That Would Be a Plus

• Adobe AEM Architect, Developer or equivalent certification

• Hands-on AEM as a Cloud Service migration experience

• Multi-brand, multi-region or multilingual platform architecture

• Adobe Dynamic Media and image or video optimisation

• Adobe Target, Adobe Analytics or similar personalisation and analytics platforms

• CRM, commerce, identity or marketing technology integrations

Why Consider This Opportunity?

You'll have the opportunity to influence a highly visible enterprise platform, establish architectural standards and help modernise a complex digital ecosystem. The role combines strategic ownership with enough technical depth to remain close to the solutions being delivered.

Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Disability and insurance options

• Parental and family leave

• 401(k) plan and performance-based incentives

• Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays

• Certification and training reimbursement

• Commuter benefits

• Legal and financial assistance programmes

• Student-loan refinancing and education-planning support

• Pet, home, auto and identity-theft insurance options

Interested in shaping the future of an enterprise digital experience platform? xhyhwjd Apply or get in touch to learn more.