Senior, Software Engineering (AEM + Workfront/Fusion)

Digital Agency Jobs; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 96,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid PTO 15 days

Public holidays + Birthday off

Healthcare coverage

Learning certifications

Family leave

Hybrid policy

Buddy program

Toronto office perks

DEPT CARES Month

Job summary

DEPT® is seeking an Architect, Software Engineering (AEM) to join the North America squad. The role focuses on Adobe Experience Manager excellence with hands-on execution, code audits, and migration work to AEMaCS in client environments.

You will optimize rendering speeds, reconfigure DAM taxonomies, and document fixes for client teams while working remotely with travel. AEM expertise and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience with deep CDN, web caching, and SSO expertise.
• Hands-on AEM architecture across Sites, Assets, and AEMaCS.
• Experience deploying/tuning AEM Edge Delivery Services (EDS) and dispatcher config.

Responsibilities

• Perform code and performance audits for AEM implementations.
• Deliver cloud migration tasks to AEMaCS from legacy or AMS environments.
• Remediate asset architecture via DAM taxonomies, metadata, and ACLs.
• Implement performant interfaces using AEM Edge Delivery Services or GraphQL APIs.
• Support handoffs with SOPs and stabilized codebases.

Skills

Web architecture

AEM architecture

AEMaCS

AEM Assets/Sites

AEM Edge Delivery (EDS)

Dispatcher configuration

OSGi

Sling models

Oak JCR

Client collaboration

Tools

Fastly

Cloudflare

Job description

WHY DEPT®?

We are pioneers at heart. What this means is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That's why we hire curious, self‑driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning that with people across 20+ countries, we're big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world.

THE ROLE

DEPT® is seeking a highly technical, consultative, and hands‑on Architect, Software Engineering (AEM) to join our forward‑deployed architecture squad in North America. Mapped back to our Web Craft, this role is a specialized engineering seat focused on Adobe Experience Manager excellence. You will step directly into complex client environments to execute deep‑dive code audits, optimize rendering speeds, and resolve complex web and DAM architecture blockages.

This is a hands‑on technical execution role. You will work in tight sprint windows to remediate technical debt, configure AEM permission pathways, and execute migration tasks from legacy architectures to AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaCS), restoring customer confidence and establishing technical stability.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Perform Code & Performance Audits: Execute deep AEM code reviews and implement targeted performance optimizations (Core Web Vitals, Dispatcher/CDN caching rules, edge routing, and bundle size reduction).

• Deliver Cloud Migrations: Lead hands‑on technical migration tasks to transition legacy, on‑prem, or Adobe Managed Services (AMS) web environments to AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaCS).

• Remediate Asset Architecture: Reconfigure AEM Assets (DAM) taxonomies, metadata schemas, processing profiles, and ACL/permissions pathways to optimize large‑scale asset ingestion and retrieval.

• Implement Performant Interfaces: Build and optimize AEM content delivery using AEM Edge Delivery Services (EDS), Core Components, or decoupled/headless GraphQL APIs.

• Support Technical Handoffs: Document code fixes, establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for client development teams, and transition stabilized AEM codebases cleanly.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Web Architecture Excellence: 10+ years of software engineering experience with a deep technical understanding of CDN edge routing (Fastly/Cloudflare), web caching strategies, SSO integration (SAML/OAuth), and content taxonomies.

• Core AEM Architecture Expertise: Hands‑on engineering expertise across AEM Sites and AEM Assets, with proven experience in AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaCS) as well as legacy architectures.

• Direct experience deploying and tuning AEM Edge Delivery Services (EDS) or document‑based authoring for high‑speed page performance.

• Deep understanding of AEM Dispatcher configuration, OSGi service architecture, Sling models, and Oak JCR indexing/query optimization.

• Consultative Mindset: Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work directly with client development teams, explain complex technical fixes clearly, and drive architectural best practices.

• Work Environment: Remote position - TRAVEL EXPECTED

WE OFFER:

• 15 days Paid PTO

• 10 Public Holidays + Birthday off

• Medical, Dental, and Mental Health Support/Benefits (through Canada Life Insurance)

• Learning & growth certifications/certifications

• Enhanced Family Leave (after 1 year)

• A flexible, hybrid working policy

• Buddy Program: You will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks’ at DEPT®

• Tons of Office perks in our Toronto office! Enjoy biweekly breakfasts and lunches, tons of free snacks, and of course team events on the regular!

• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.

• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!

• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.

• Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.

DEPT® is committed to making a positive impact on the planet and since 2021 has been Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified.

DEPT® is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop, nurture and retain the most talented people from a range of diverse backgrounds, skills and perspectives. We encourage all applications irrespective of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, nationality, marital status, and disability.

DEPT® uses AI-assisted technology (Metaview) to capture notes and summarize interview conversations, so our interviewers can stay fully focused. Using the AI is optional, just let us know if you’d prefer it not be used.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

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Canada Pay Range$154,400—$235,700 CAD