AEM Architect

LingaTech

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Seeking an experienced AEM Solution Architect to evaluate a complex, vendor-built Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Cloud implementation and establish a clear, sustainable long-term support strategy. This role begins with a deep architectural assessment and transitions into a strategic advisory position, guiding governance, platform decisions, and support model execution. The architect will conduct comprehensive assessments, define support models, develop documentation, and facilitate knowledge transfer. They will also lead AEM architecture design, translate business requirements into technical solutions, establish governance frameworks, and provide ongoing architectural guidance on performance, security, code quality, and deployment strategies. The role involves collaborating cross-functionally with various stakeholders and overseeing vendor contributions.

Requirements

• 10 years of experience in Enterprise Content Management, Digital Platform Architecture, or closely related roles
• Deep hands-on expertise with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) across architecture, implementation, and support
• Strong knowledge of Java, Sling, dispatcher, and front-end integration
• Proven experience assessing complex, highly customized enterprise platform environments and identifying supportability risks
• Experience working with vendor-built systems and evaluating transition readiness
• Demonstrated ability to develop technical assessments, support models, and documentation strategies
• Experience using collaboration and delivery tools such as Confluence, SharePoint, or Azure DevOps

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessment of the current AEM Cloud implementation, identifying risks, over-customization, and opportunities for simplification and stabilization
• Define and design a sustainable support model, including internal, contractor, and vendor responsibilities, along with transition planning
• Develop and standardize platform documentation while facilitating knowledge transfer from incumbent vendors to internal teams
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, UX, engineering, operations, and leadership stakeholders
• Lead AEM architecture design across Sites, Assets, Forms, including components, templates, workflows, and content models
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and architecture
• Establish governance frameworks, standards, and guardrails to ensure long-term platform maintainability and alignment with best practices
• Provide ongoing architectural guidance on performance, security, code quality, and deployment strategies
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to executive and non-technical audiences
• Identify platform risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs, supporting leadership in informed decision-making
• Oversee and evaluate vendor and contractor contributions, helping define scopes, roles, and accountability standards
• Produce detailed assessments, recommendations, and supporting artifacts to guide future platform direction

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees