Adobe (AEP) Architect - Talent Community / Future Opportunities

Further; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Net-zero cost medical option

Company contributions to HSA

Fertility support

Fully-paid parental leave

Lifestyle spending account stipend

Job summary

Further is a data, cloud, and AI company helping clients turn raw data into decision-ready insights. We are building a talent network for Adobe Experience Platform Architects and will reach out as client projects arise.

As an AEP Architect, you will own the technical roadmap, define data flows, schemas, identity stitching rules, and ensure alignment with Adobe best practices across platforms and teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in enterprise data, MarTech, or digital architecture roles.
• 3+ years within the Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) including RT-CDP, AJO, or CJA.
• Ability to translate marketing needs into technical requirements for execs.
• Expert-level XDM and Identity Namespaces understanding.
• Experience leading client discovery sessions and architecture reviews.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical roadmap for AEP implementations and data flows.
• Lead setup of schemas, datasets, identity stitching rules, and merge policies.
• Design frameworks for DULE, consent strings, and PII management.
• Connect AEP to Snowflake/Databricks, CRM systems, and ad destinations.
• Review engineers' work to ensure alignment with the blueprint.

Skills

Enterprise data

MarTech

Digital architecture

AEP architecture

Executive communication

Tools

JSON structures

SQL (AEP Query Service)

REST APIs

XDM knowledge

Adobe Web SDK

Job description

Job Description

WE'RE BUILDING OUR TALENT COMMUNITY! If you love data and are looking for unlimited growth opportunities, we want to talk with you about joining Further.

Please note: We are not actively interviewing for an immediate opening for this role today. However, we are proactively building a pipeline of experienced Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) Architects for upcoming client projects and team expansion. By submitting your application, you join our talent network, and our recruiting team will reach out directly as active requisitions open.

Further is a data, cloud, and AI company whose focus is helping companies turn raw data into the right decisions. We have an award winning culture of extraordinary people. Our purpose is to enable people to thrive so that businesses can thrive. We believe that the work you do should matter - it should be meaningful to you professionally and personally, and it should have a positive impact on both you and our clients. If this sounds exciting to you, let's chat!

ADOBE (AEP) ARCHITECT

What Experience Should You Have

• 10+ years in enterprise data, MarTech, or digital architecture roles.


• 3+ years of experience within the Adobe Experience Platform, including one or more: RT-CDP, Journey Optimizer (AJO), Customer Journey Analytics (CJA), Web SDK.


• Ability to work with JSON structures, SQL (via AEP Query Service/Data Distiller), and REST APIs.


• Expert-level knowledge of XDM (Experience Data Model) and Identity Namespaces.


• Familiarity with Adobe Experience Platform Web SDK (Alloy.js) and server-side data collection.


• Experience leading client discovery sessions, translating \"marketing speak\" into technical requirements, and presenting to executive stakeholders.

Nice To Have

• Experience in consultancy environments.


• Adobe certifications (RT-CDP, AJO, CJA).


• Knowledge of data privacy frameworks.

What You'll Be Doing In This Role

• You will own the technical roadmap for AEP implementations, defining how data flows from ingestion (streaming/batch) to activation.


• You aren't just drawing boxes; you will lead the setup of schemas, datasets, identity stitching rules, and merge policies within the AEP interface.


• Architecting the frameworks for DULE (Data Usage Labeling & Enforcement), consent strings, and PII management to ensure compliant data usage.


• Designing the \"connective tissue\" between AEP and the broader stack, including Snowflake/Databricks, CRM systems (Salesforce/MS Dynamics), and advertising destinations.


• Reviewing the work of engineers and consultants to ensure implementation matches the architectural blueprint and Adobe best practices.

What You'll Need To Accomplish In Your First Year

• Lead the architectural design and oversee the successful \"Go-Live\" of at least two enterprise-scale AEP deployments.


• Develop and document internal Further \"Playbooks\" for AEP schema design and identity resolution to streamline future client work.


• Serve as the go-to expert for complex troubleshooting, helping pods navigate difficult profile-stitching or data-latency issues.

Our total rewards program is designed for your protection, peace of mind, and overall well-being.

• net-zero cost medical option


• company contributions to your HSA


• fertility support


• fully-paid parental leave


• a monthly stipend for your lifestyle spending account

By submitting your application, you consent to our collection, processing and disclosure of the contained personal data in accordance with our data practices. If you are a resident of the U.S. state of California, you can read about our data practices and your related privacy rights here. If you are a resident of the European Economic Area, Switzerland or the United Kingdom, you can read about our data practices and your related privacy rights here.