AEM Architect
Budget / SalaryHourly project
TypeFreelance project
LocationRemote
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AEM Architect
Location: Remote (candidates must be based in the United States)
Employment type: Contract
Experience: 10+ years overall, 5+ years on AEM
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced AEM Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale solutions on Adobe Experience Manager. You will define the technical architecture, guide development teams, and work with business and product stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing digital experiences in a fully remote team.
Key Responsibilities
Define and own the end-to-end architecture for AEM Sites and Assets implementations (AEM 6.5 and AEM as a Cloud Service).
Design component libraries, content models, templates, and multi-site / multi-language (MSM, i18n) structures.
Lead technical decisions on headless and hybrid approaches, including Content Fragments, GraphQL, Experience Fragments, and SPA Editor.
Architect integrations with third-party systems such as CRM, DAM, search, commerce, analytics, and marketing platforms (Adobe Analytics, Target, Campaign, Marketo, Salesforce).
Plan and oversee Dispatcher, CDN, caching, and security configurations, along with performance tuning.
Define CI/CD, DevOps, and deployment strategies using Adobe Cloud Manager, Git, Maven, and Jenkins.
Lead migration and upgrade projects (on-premise or AMS to AEMaaCS, using tools like Repository Modernizer and Content Transfer Tool).
Set coding standards and best practices, and conduct code and design reviews.
Mentor developers, collaborate with front-end, back-end, QA, and DevOps teams, and support estimation and sprint planning.
Prepare solution documents, architecture diagrams, and technical proposals for clients and stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
10+ years in software development, with 5+ years of hands-on AEM architecture or lead experience.
Deep knowledge of the AEM stack: Sling, JCR/Oak, OSGi, Sling Models, HTL, Workflows, and Core Components.
Strong Java/J2EE background, plus working knowledge of JavaScript, React or Angular, and modern front-end approaches.
Proven experience delivering AEM as a Cloud Service projects, including Cloud Manager pipelines.
Experience with Dispatcher configuration, CDN, caching strategy, and AEM security (ACLs, SSO, SAML, OAuth).
Strong understanding of REST APIs, integration patterns, and microservices.
Experience with performance optimization, scalability, and high-availability design.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical decisions to both technical and business audiences.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) / Adobe Certified Master – AEM Sites Architect or Developer.
Experience with AEM Assets, Forms, or Edge Delivery Services.
Experience with Adobe Experience Cloud (AEP, Target, Analytics, Launch).
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) and Docker.
Experience in enterprise, retail, healthcare, or financial services domains.
Work Requirements
Must reside in the United States and be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Ability to work during core U.S. business hours ([time zone, e.g., EST/CST overlap]).
Reliable high-speed internet and a suitable remote workspace.
What We Offer
Fully remote work within the U.S.
Competitive compensation / hourly rate
Opportunity to lead architecture on large-scale enterprise AEM projects
Location: Remote (candidates must be based in the United States)
Employment type: Contract
Experience: 10+ years overall, 5+ years on AEM
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced AEM Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale solutions on Adobe Experience Manager. You will define the technical architecture, guide development teams, and work with business and product stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing digital experiences in a fully remote team.
Key Responsibilities
Define and own the end-to-end architecture for AEM Sites and Assets implementations (AEM 6.5 and AEM as a Cloud Service).
Design component libraries, content models, templates, and multi-site / multi-language (MSM, i18n) structures.
Lead technical decisions on headless and hybrid approaches, including Content Fragments, GraphQL, Experience Fragments, and SPA Editor.
Architect integrations with third-party systems such as CRM, DAM, search, commerce, analytics, and marketing platforms (Adobe Analytics, Target, Campaign, Marketo, Salesforce).
Plan and oversee Dispatcher, CDN, caching, and security configurations, along with performance tuning.
Define CI/CD, DevOps, and deployment strategies using Adobe Cloud Manager, Git, Maven, and Jenkins.
Lead migration and upgrade projects (on-premise or AMS to AEMaaCS, using tools like Repository Modernizer and Content Transfer Tool).
Set coding standards and best practices, and conduct code and design reviews.
Mentor developers, collaborate with front-end, back-end, QA, and DevOps teams, and support estimation and sprint planning.
Prepare solution documents, architecture diagrams, and technical proposals for clients and stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
10+ years in software development, with 5+ years of hands-on AEM architecture or lead experience.
Deep knowledge of the AEM stack: Sling, JCR/Oak, OSGi, Sling Models, HTL, Workflows, and Core Components.
Strong Java/J2EE background, plus working knowledge of JavaScript, React or Angular, and modern front-end approaches.
Proven experience delivering AEM as a Cloud Service projects, including Cloud Manager pipelines.
Experience with Dispatcher configuration, CDN, caching strategy, and AEM security (ACLs, SSO, SAML, OAuth).
Strong understanding of REST APIs, integration patterns, and microservices.
Experience with performance optimization, scalability, and high-availability design.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical decisions to both technical and business audiences.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) / Adobe Certified Master – AEM Sites Architect or Developer.
Experience with AEM Assets, Forms, or Edge Delivery Services.
Experience with Adobe Experience Cloud (AEP, Target, Analytics, Launch).
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) and Docker.
Experience in enterprise, retail, healthcare, or financial services domains.
Work Requirements
Must reside in the United States and be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Ability to work during core U.S. business hours ([time zone, e.g., EST/CST overlap]).
Reliable high-speed internet and a suitable remote workspace.
What We Offer
Fully remote work within the U.S.
Competitive compensation / hourly rate
Opportunity to lead architecture on large-scale enterprise AEM projects
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