Adobe Experience Manager Cloud Architect

Staff Perm, LLC; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Perm, LLC is seeking an Adobe Experience Manager Cloud Architect for our Plano, TX practice. You will lead backend AEM work, including Java, OSGi, Sling, JCR/Oak, and Cloud Manager, guiding delivery for enterprise clients.

This direct placement role requires senior leadership of architects and engineers, plus collaboration with client teams. The hybrid schedule will be three in-office days in Plano, with emphasis on architecture excellence.

Qualifications

• 10 years in software engineering, including 8 years as an AEM architect with AEM as a Cloud Service.
• Deep backend AEM experience including Java, OSGi, Sling, JCR/Oak, Sling Models, Dispatcher and CDN caching, and Cloud Manager pipelines.
• 2 years managing engineers directly, including hiring, feedback, and performance management of distributed or offshore teams.
• Proven client-facing technical leadership with experience leading architecture discussions and managing scope or schedule changes with data.
• Demonstrated success in turning around a project with measurable results.
• Clear and confident communication skills with executives and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Own technical delivery to ensure every AEM project ships on time, on budget, and works in production.
• Lead and manage lead architects, engineers, and vendor development teams including hiring, coaching, and performance management.
• Manage weekly operating cadence including status updates, RAID logs, sprint capacity, and staffing.
• Serve as first call for delivery escalations and production incidents, managing after-hours and on-call coverage.
• Maintain technical standards through design reviews, code quality checks, and architecture standards.
• Lead technical conversations with client product, architecture, and security teams, holding project managers and partners accountable.
• Support pre-sales activities including technical discovery, estimates, and solution design, and contribute to building the AEM accelerator.

Skills

AEM Architect

Java

OSGi

Sling

JCR/Oak

Dispatcher/CDN

Cloud Manager pipelines

People management

Client-facing leadership

Architectural design

Tools

Edge Delivery Services

GraphQL

Headless AEM (Content Fragments)

AEM Cloud Service tooling

Job description

Are you an expert in Adobe Experience Manager with a passion for cloud technologies? Join our expanding Adobe Practice in Plano, TX as an Adobe Experience Manager Cloud Architect and lead cutting-edge projects for major enterprise clients.

In this direct hire role, you will leverage your extensive backend AEM knowledge, including Java, OSGi, Sling, and Cloud Manager pipelines, to ensure successful delivery of AEM projects. You will drive technical excellence, maintain architecture standards, and contribute to innovative solutions within a hybrid work environment.

Job Details

• EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Direct Placement
• LOCATION: Plano, TX 75024

• SCHEDULE: Hybrid 3 days in office weekly

Responsibilities

• Own technical delivery to ensure every AEM project ships on time, on budget, and works in production.
• Lead and manage lead architects, engineers, and vendor development teams including hiring, coaching, and performance management.
• Manage weekly operating cadence including status updates, RAID logs, sprint capacity, and staffing.
• Serve as first call for delivery escalations and production incidents, managing after-hours and on-call coverage.
• Maintain technical standards through design reviews, code quality checks, and architecture standards.
• Lead technical conversations with client product, architecture, and security teams, holding project managers and partners accountable.
• Support pre-sales activities including technical discovery, estimates, and solution design, and contribute to building the AEM accelerator.

Required Qualifications

• 10 years in software engineering, including 8 years as an AEM architect with AEM as a Cloud Service.
• Deep backend AEM experience including Java, OSGi, Sling, JCR/Oak, Sling Models, Dispatcher and CDN caching, and Cloud Manager pipelines.
• 2 years managing engineers directly, including hiring, feedback, and performance management of distributed or offshore teams.
• Proven client-facing technical leadership with experience leading architecture discussions and managing scope or schedule changes with data.
• Demonstrated success in turning around a project with measurable results.
• Clear and confident communication skills with executives and engineers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Adobe Certified Expert or Master in AEM Sites is a plus.
• Experience with Edge Delivery Services, headless AEM (Content Fragments, GraphQL), or migrations from 6.5 to Cloud Service is beneficial.
• Pre-sales experience including estimates, statements of work, and demos is preferred.
• Experience in automotive or multi-brand enterprise environments is advantageous.
• Familiarity with using AI coding tools to accelerate delivery is a plus.

Work Environment

• Hybrid work schedule with 3 days in office weekly in Plano, TX.

Staff Perm is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of background check and drug screen based on local, state and federal laws in your region.

Minor offenses will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration, and all situations are reviewed by HR for compliance with local laws and hiring requirements for the role.