AEM Technical Architect

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled AEM Technical Lead/Architect to drive the development, architecture, and optimization of our digital content sites and customer experiences. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in the Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) ecosystem, demonstrating proficiency in architecting robust, scalable solutions, optimizing performance, and ensuring seamless front-end and back-end integrations. You will play a crucial role in translating complex business requirements into technical specifications, leading a dedicated team of developers, and fostering a culture of technical excellence and best practices. This role requires a strong understanding of content-based/corporate/marketing websites, with an emphasis on creating intuitive customer journeys.
Key Responsibilities
AEM Solution Leadership & Architecture

• Serve as the primary technical expert for AEM-based content sites, guiding the team on best practices, architecture, and solution design within the AEM ecosystem.
• Drive the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance AEM solutions, including performance optimization strategies, efficient front-end integrations, and robust back-end system integrations.
• Provide technical direction and oversight for AEM development efforts, ensuring adherence to architectural standards, project timelines, and enterprise-grade solutions tailored to business needs.
• Lead initiatives to evaluate, recommend, and implement enhancements to the AEM technology stack and related workflows to drive operational efficiencies and improve content delivery.
• Define best practices for AEM development, deployment, and governance across multiple platforms.
• Ensure performance, scalability, and security of AEM applications, integrating with policy administration systems, CRM platforms, and analytics tools for unified customer experiences.

Technical Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of AEM developers and QA engineers, fostering their professional growth and ensuring high team productivity.
• Establish and enforce development best practices, coding standards, and conduct thorough code reviews to maintain code quality and system integrity.
• Facilitate effective collaboration within the technical team and with cross-functional stakeholders, including global teams, requiring flexibility for off-hours communication.
• Guide development teams on AEM architecture, code quality, and reusable component design.

Front-End & Digital Experience Optimization

• Maintain hands-on proficiency in front-end development, including advanced CSS techniques, HTML5, JavaScript (React, Angular, or Vue.js experience is a plus), to ensure optimal user experience and pixel-perfect implementation of designs.
• Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers to translate Figma designs into functional and visually appealing AEM components and templates.
• Leverage familiarity with web analytics platforms (e.g., Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics), A/B testing methodologies, and personalization strategies to enhance user engagement and drive continuous improvement of our digital platforms.
• Work to implement features that support these optimization efforts within AEM, understanding SEO principles and accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG).

Business Alignment & Global Collaboration

• Possess a strong ability to understand complex business requirements and effectively translate them into detailed technical specifications and actionable development plans.
• Collaborate with marketing, products, development, and design teams to translate business and marketing strategies into scalable, efficient web solutions.
• Act as a strategic partner to marketing technology teams to support demand generation and lead quality through optimized web channel execution.
• Support presales and solutioning activities by providing domain-aligned AEM strategies and estimations.

Content & Workflow Management

• Oversee or contribute to the development, authoring, and publishing of high-quality digital content using AEM with a focus on technical accuracy, user engagement, and str