AEM System Architect

Bridgestone Americas; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgestone GCC is seeking an experienced Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) System Architect to lead design, implementation, and support of scalable AEM-based solutions. The role requires deep AEM expertise, CMS knowledge, and the ability to coordinate with development teams and stakeholders to align solutions with business goals.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in AEM architecture, hands-on experience with AEM 6.x, and strong Java/J2EE skills, plus experience with CI/CD, Agile, and cloud

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of architecting, designing, and implementing solutions on Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).
• Strong hands-on experience with AEM 6.x and above (authoring, publishing, dispatcher).
• Proficient in Java/J2EE, OSGi, Sling, JCR, and RESTful APIs.
• Front-end skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScript; frameworks like Angular or React.
• Experience integrating AEM with third-party services (CRM, DAM, ERP).
• Knowledge of cloud services (AWS, Azure, or Adobe Managed Services).
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Architect AEM solutions to meet complex business and technical requirements with scalability and performance.
• Provide architectural leadership and mentorship to development teams.
• Gather requirements with stakeholders and align solutions with business goals.
• Lead integration of AEM with CRM, analytics, and e-commerce platforms.
• Perform performance tuning, load balancing, and optimization for AEM deployments.
• Oversee development of custom AEM components, templates, and workflows.
• Create and maintain architecture diagrams, design specs, and deployment procedures.
• Communicate architecture strategies and status to clients and stakeholders.
• Stay updated with AEM and related technologies to propose improvements.

Skills

AEM architecture

Java/J2EE

OSGi/Sling/JCR

RESTful APIs

Frontend HTML/CSS/JS

Angular/React

Cloud services (AWS/Azure)

DevOps/CI-CD

Technical leadership

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT

Tools

AEM 6.x

Jenkins

Git

Maven

Job description

Job Title: Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) System Architect

At Bridgestone Retail Operations the Customer is #1. BSRO operates more than 2,200 stores and employs over 21,000 teammates in the United States and is the industry leader in Complete Auto Care. Our locations include the Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus, Hibdon Tires and Wheel Works brands. We are seeking an experienced Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Architect to lead the design, implementation, and support of scalable and high-performance solutions using the AEM platform. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in AEM, extensive knowledge of content management systems (CMS), and the ability to architect, design, and oversee complex digital experiences. As an AEM Architect, you will collaborate closely with development teams, stakeholders, and clients to ensure AEM solutions are effectively integrated and aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect AEM Solutions: Design, develop, and implement AEM-based solutions to meet complex business and technical requirements, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Technical Leadership: Provide architectural guidance and mentorship to development teams, ensuring best practices are followed for AEM development, including coding standards, security, and performance.
• Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze technical needs, and provide solutions aligned with business goals.
• Integration Management: Lead the integration of AEM with various third-party systems, including CRM, analytics, and e-commerce platforms, ensuring seamless functionality.
• Performance Optimization: Conduct performance tuning, load balancing, and optimization for AEM implementations, ensuring a high level of application performance and reliability.
• Custom Component Development: Oversee the development of custom AEM components, templates, workflows, and services to support personalized content delivery.
• Technical Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation including architecture diagrams, design specifications, and deployment procedures.
• Client and Stakeholder Communication: Engage with clients and stakeholders to present AEM architecture strategies, status updates, and solution demonstrations.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with AEM and related technologies, recommending improvements and new features that can enhance overall system efficiency.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience:
• 5+ years of experience in architecting, designing, and implementing solutions on Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) platform.
• Strong hands-on experience with AEM 6.x and above, including authoring, publishing, and dispatcher environments.
• Experience with Java/J2EE, OSGi frameworks, Apache Sling, JCR, and RESTful APIs.
• Proficient in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and popular frameworks (e.g., Angular, React).
• Experience integrating AEM with third-party services and enterprise systems (e.g., CRM, DAM, ERP).
• Skills:
• Expertise in building responsive, dynamic websites and applications on AEM.
• Knowledge of cloud services such as AWS, Azure, or Adobe Managed Services.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

Preferred

• AEM certification.
• Knowledge of other Adobe products like Adobe Analytics, Adobe Target, and Adobe Campaign.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools such as Jenkins, Git, and Maven.

Join us at Bridgestone GCC to be a part of a team that shapes the future of tire solutions through technology and innovation.