AEM Architect

SFE; Illinois; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SFE seeks an experienced AEM Architect in Chicago to lead complex AEM solutions, including migration to AEMaaCS, with strong expertise in Oak and Sling. You will define architecture, align with business goals, and coordinate cross-functional teams.

The role requires extensive Java development, design-pattern knowledge, and CI/CD orchestration within an Agile environment. Strong client interaction and onsite/offshore coordination are expected.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of AEM architecture and migration/upgrade processes.
• Experience with AEM as a Cloud Service and migration from on-prem/AMS.
• Familiar with Oak, Sling, and dispatcher configurations.
• Hands-on deployment scripting with Maven and version control integration.
• Experience with Adobe Target, AEP, Campaign, and other Adobe tech.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of AEM solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Collaborate with project teams, tech leads, and developers on architecture.
• Coordinate onsite-offshore teams and client communications.
• Oversee Agile/Scrum project Implementations and documentation.
• Guide front-end and back-end teams on AEM best practices and templates.

Skills

AEM architecture

AEM Cloud Service (AEMaaCS)

Oak architecture

Sling framework

Maven deployment scripts

AEM administration

Agile/Scrum

Java development

Design patterns (Java)

CI/CD tools (Git/Jenkins/Sonar)

Tools

Maven

Git

Jenkins

Sonar

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Role: AEM Architect

Experience: Min 8 Years

Location: Chicago, IL

Required Technical Skills

• Good knowledge of AEM 6.x Architecture and changes in the new platform including migration and upgrade process.
• Implementation knowledge of AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS) and migration experience from AEM on-prem / AMS to AEMaaCS

Should have knowledge of Oak architecture and Oak queries.

Should extensive knowledge of Sling framework at architecture level and to do customization on top of them

Should have knowledge of integrating version control with Adobe AEM and creation of Maven deployment scripts

Should have knowledge of AEM administration and configurations

Extensive experience in the integrations - Eloqua, eCommerce, Coveo search and other touch points

Should have knowledge on Adobe AEM deployment options in on-premises and cloud.

Additional Technical Skills

• Understanding on AEM, Adobe Target, AEP, Campaign and other Adobe Technologies
• Knowledge on DTM/Launch/Tealium/Ensighten and marketing pixels

Work with Project teams/Tech Lead/Developers in defining application architectures and implementation to ensure adherence to business requirements, technology standards, best practices, business strategies

Experience with Agile/Scrum Project Implementation

Good communication, Team work and customer Interaction skills

Experience with AEM/DAM Upgrades and Migrations

Designing and Manaing end to end MSM Sites.

Strong on Dispatcher configuration, Workflows, Headless and latest features.

Working with Adobe AMS or Cloud service environments

Good Expereince in AEM Application Design Documentations.

Technically Lead Front-End and Back-End Techology team of AEM Projects

Onsite and Offshore team coordination with client

Generic Managerial Skills

Excellent customer facing skills with experience presenting to and achieving buy‑in from senior executives (managers, directors, VPs, CMOs, and CXOS)

• Good Presentation and communication skills
• Ability to use common Java design patterns and a working knowledge of AEM best practices to create custom templates, components and dialogs
• Good knowledge in Java development and any of these deployment tools, Maven, Git, Jenkins, Sonar etc. & CICD environment
• Experience developing systems using Agile methodologies
• Experience in documenting use cases, system test scripts, and user acceptance test scripts