Solutions Architect

Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Lead AEM Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale Adobe Experience Manager solutions for complex digital transformation programmes. This role requires ownership of technical architecture, delivery leadership across multiple workstreams, and accountability for solution quality, scalability, integrations, and business outcomes.
The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in AEM as a Cloud Service, headless architecture, React-based front-end implementations, and enterprise integrations across multiple platforms and channels. You will act as a player-coach, providing architectural guidance while leading development teams and partnering with client stakeholders, solution architects, product owners, and delivery leadership.
This role is particularly suited for candidates who thrive in highly integrated ecosystems involving CMS, DAM, CRM, CDP, commerce, identity, analytics, and third-party platforms.
Must-Have Qualifications
10+ years of enterprise web platform development and architecture experience.
7+ years of hands-on Adobe Experience Manager experience.
5+ years of experience with AEM as a Cloud Service.
Proven experience leading large development teams (10+ engineers) across multiple workstreams.
Strong experience designing and delivering enterprise integrations.
Experience implementing headless and hybrid-headless AEM architectures.
Strong React.js and modern JavaScript ecosystem expertise.
Experience engaging directly with client stakeholders and leading technical discussions.
Ability to define architecture standards, engineering practices, and delivery governance.
Good to Have
Adobe Certified Professional or Expert certifications.
Experience with Edge Delivery Services (EDS).
Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) integration experience.
Adobe Commerce integration experience.
Adobe Workfront and Fusion exposure.
Experience with GraphQL and composable architecture patterns.
Knowledge of CI/CD, DevSecOps, and cloud-native delivery practices.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Technical Leadership
Own solution architecture and technical direction for large-scale AEM programmes.
Design scalable, secure, and maintainable AEM solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
Define headless, hybrid-headless, and traditional delivery patterns based on business requirements.
Establish architecture guardrails, coding standards, and implementation best practices.
Evaluate technical trade-offs and guide teams through architecture decisions.
Create reusable integration patterns and reference architectures.
Enterprise Integrations
Lead architecture and implementation for integrations with:
Adobe Experience Platform
CRM platforms
Commerce systems
Identity providers
Marketing automation solutions
Analytics and personalisation platforms
Custom enterprise APIs
Design event-driven and API-first integration architectures.
Define API governance, security models, and performance strategies.
Headless & Front-End Delivery
Define and implement AEM Headless architectures using Content Fragments and GraphQL.
Lead React-based front-end applications consuming AEM content services.
Guide component architecture, state management, performance optimisation, and accessibility compliance.
Establish best practices for scalable front-end engineering.
Delivery Leadership
Lead multiple development teams and technical leads.
Own delivery quality, estimation validation, and technical risk management.
Drive architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical governance processes.
Serve as the escalation point for critical technical issues.
Coordinate delivery across architecture, engineering, QA, DevOps, and business teams.
Client & Stakeholder Management
Serve as the primary technical point of contact.
Lead technical workshops, discovery sessions, and architecture reviews.
Translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language.
Build trusted advisor relationships with client stakeholders.
Core Technical Skills
AEM Platform
AEM Sites
AEM Assets
AEM as a Cloud Service
Edge Delivery Services (EDS)
Universal Editor
Content Fragments
Experience Fragments
GraphQL APIs
Dispatcher and CDN architecture
Sling Models
HTL
JCR
OSGi
Integration Architecture
REST APIs
GraphQL
Adobe I/O
Webhooks
Event-Driven Architecture
OAuth / SSO
API Security Patterns
Enterprise Integration Patterns
Front-End Technologies
React.js
TypeScript
JavaScript (ES6+)
Next.js
HTML5
CSS3
SASS
Component-driven architecture
Cloud & DevOps
CI/CD Pipelines
GitHub Actions / Azure DevOps
Performance Optimisation
Security Best Practices
Monitoring and Observability
Cloud-Native Delivery Models
Role Expectations
Lead AEM delivery for a project or platform.
Own solution design and technical direction.
Make sound architectural decisions for complex implementations.
Mentor engineers and technical leads while remaining hands-on when necessary.
Drive engineering standards, accountability, and delivery excellence.
Manage day-to-day technical client relationships.
Lead development workstreams and validate estimates.
Act as a technical SME during solutioning and presales activities.
Partner with project leadership to identify and mitigate delivery risks proactively.
Promote reusability, maintainability, and operational excellence across engagements.
Soft Skills & Cultural Fit
Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence without authority.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to navigate ambiguity and make informed decisions.
Strong coaching and mentoring mindset.
High accountability and ownership orientation.
Calm and effective in high-pressure situations.
Collaborative and team-first approach.
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
Comfortable operating in fast-paced enterprise environments.

Work arrangement
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