AEM Technical Architect
University of Maryland Global CampusAbout the role
Summary:
As the lead of UMGC’s Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) development team, the AEM Technical Architect directs design, development, and implementation efforts of the website for University of Maryland Global Campus. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of AEM and related technologies and a proven track record of delivering high-quality digital experiences. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the university’s digital presence and support recruitment and retention efforts through enhancing digital customer engagement.
The Technical Architect must be a highly motivated, quality driven, development leader and will oversee development efforts for the team. While strategic thinking and coordination are important elements of this role, the Technical Architect will be required to take a very hands-on role with design and development and other related activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Architectural Design:
Lead the architectural design and implementation of AEM solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, and the adoption of best practices.
Develop and maintain comprehensive AEM architecture blueprints, including system architecture, data models, and integration patterns.
Define and enforce architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices.
Evaluate and recommend appropriate AEM technologies and modules to meet project requirements.
Design and implement custom components, templates, and workflows within AEM to meet specific business needs.
Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including design specifications and architectural diagrams for AEM implementations.
Project Leadership:
Manage end-to-end project lifecycles, including requirements gathering, solution design, development, testing, and deployment.
Provide hands-on design leadership in large or complex development projects involving application development, migrations, integrations, enhancements to existing applications.
Analyze cross-functional business processes, identify alternative solutions, assess feasibility, and recommend best practices.
Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
Work closely with UX/UI designers, content strategists, and marketing teams to create seamless digital experiences.
Technical Guidance:
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the team, which includes several developers, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
Conduct training sessions for internal teams on AEM best practices and functionalities.
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment.
Oversee integration of AEM with other platforms, including CRM, marketing automation, and analytics tools.
Project Delivery:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver AEM projects on time and within budget.
Participate in project planning, estimation, and risk assessment.
Ensure successful deployment and migration of AEM solutio
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