AEP Lead Engineer

Capgemini • Atlanta, GA

3d

About The Position

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) Lead Engineer to define and deliver the architectural, integration, and activation strategy for enterprise‑grade AEP implementations. In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to drive data ingestion, modeling, and activation across Adobe and third‑party ecosystems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 9+ years of experience working with digital experience platforms, including 4+ years in AEP implementation.
• 3–4 years of hands‑on experience in Adobe Experience Platform development.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, Python, RESTful APIs, JSON, and XML.
• Experience with data warehousing, data modeling, and data quality practices.
• Expertise in Adobe Launch and Web SDK implementation.
• Deep understanding of AEP components including XDM, Web SDKs, and APIs.
• Experience integrating AEP with Adobe Target, Customer Journey Analytics, Adobe Campaign, and other MarTech platforms.
• Ability to design and develop data pipelines and system integrations using AEP.
• Proficiency in implementing data modeling, governance, and security best practices.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for addressing data quality issues and performance challenges.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with marketing, product, and data science teams.
• Familiarity with privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and the DPDP Act.
• Experience analyzing data trends to generate insights and recommendations.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and project management principles.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and lead cross‑functional initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with at least one public cloud provider’s CDP.
• Experience using AI‑assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end design, development, and deployment of solutions on Adobe Experience Platform (AEP), including Real‑Time CDP, Journey Orchestration, and Customer AI.
• Define, implement, and optimize data strategies for customer segmentation, personalization, and omnichannel activation.
• Partner with business stakeholders to ensure AEP capabilities align with marketing, analytics, and customer experience objectives.
• Build scalable and secure data pipelines for ingesting, transforming, and activating customer data using AEP components such as Data Collection, Data Lake, and Identity Services.
• Design and maintain XDM (Experience Data Model) schemas while ensuring strong data governance and compliance.
• Integrate AEP with Adobe Experience Cloud products (Adobe Analytics, Adobe Target, Adobe CJA) and external systems such as CRMs, DMPs, and cloud data warehouses.
• Provide thought leadership in Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) and Data Management Platforms (DMPs).
• Conduct user training, develop documentation, and support adoption across teams.
• Offer expert guidance on API usage and integration patterns, including potential scenarios that should be evaluated before implementation.
• Monitor system performance, resolve technical issues, and ensure data quality, integrity, and security.
• Stay current with AEP releases, enhancements, and best practices to continuously optimize platform usage.

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level