Domain Architect- Software, Senior Specialist

Vanguard; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard seeks an experienced Senior AEM Cloud Architect/Technical Lead to drive an on-premises AEM transformation to AEM as a Cloud Service. You will guide migration efforts, design templates, and enable headless delivery across omnichannel channels.

The role requires hands-on leadership with deep AEM Cloud expertise, experience migrating from AEM 6.x, and responsibility for deployment pipelines, DAM integrations, and AI-assisted development workflows.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of AEM experience, including 3+ years with AEM as a Cloud Service.
• At least one completed AEM Cloud migration from AEM 6.x to AEM as a Cloud Service.
• Expert knowledge of AEM Cloud architecture, Cloud Manager, and deployment pipelines.
• Proficiency with AEM Development building blocks: HTL/Sightly, clientlibs, HTML, CSS and modern front-end technologies (JavaScript/TypeScript, Lit, ReactJS, NextJS).
• OSGi services, Sling Models, Servlets, Schedulers, Event Handlers.
• Knowledge of API integrations (internal and external) with AEM.
• Experience with headless content design and omnichannel delivery using Content Fragments, Experience Fragments and GraphQL.
• Experience with enterprise DAM implementations and multi-site architectures.
• Strong understanding of AEM Dispatcher configurations, reverse proxy and load balancers.

Responsibilities

• Lead migration efforts from on-prem AEM 6.5 to AEM as a Cloud Service.
• Design and implement AEM templates, components, and OSGi services.
• Develop HTL templates, Sling Models, custom OSGi configurations, servlets, and schedulers.
• Design omnichannel and headless content delivery using Content Fragments, Experience Fragments and GraphQL.
• Configure Cloud Manager pipelines and GitHub or BitBucket to Cloud Manager repository synchronization.
• Optimize AEM Dispatcher and CDN configurations for performance and reliability.
• Integrate AEM with the Adobe Experience Cloud ecosystem.
• Support enterprise DAM implementations and integrations with AEM Sites.
• Establish AI-assisted development workflows and best practices for the team.

Skills

AEM Cloud Migration

AEM Development

Cloud Manager & Deployment

HTL/Sightly & UI tech

Sling Models & OSGi

GraphQL & APIs

GitHub / Bitbucket

AI coding tools (Claude, ChatGPT)

Tools

Cloud Manager

GitHub

Bitbucket

GraphQL

AEM APIs

Adobe Experience Cloud integrations

AI tooling integration

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior AEM Cloud Architect / Technical Lead to lead an Adobe Experience Manager transformation from on-premises AEM environments to AEM as a Cloud Service. This role requires a hands‑on technical leader with proven AEM Cloud migration experience and deep expertise in enterprise‑scale AEM implementations.

The architect will design solutions, guide technical teams, and support a successful migration while modernizing content management, digital asset management, and omnichannel content delivery capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead migration efforts from on‑prem AEM 6.5 to AEM as a Cloud Service.
• Design and implement AEM templates, components, and OSGi services.
• Develop HTL templates, Sling Models, custom OSGi configurations, servlets, and schedulers.
• Design omnichannel and headless content delivery using Content Fragments, Experience Fragments and GraphQL.
• Configure Cloud Manager pipelines and GitHub or BitBucket to Cloud Manager repository synchronization.
• Optimize AEM Dispatcher and CDN configurations for performance and reliability.
• Integrate AEM with the Adobe Experience Cloud ecosystem.
• Support enterprise DAM implementations and integrations with AEM Sites.
• Establish AI‑assisted development workflows and the best practices for the team.

Required Skills

• 8+ years of AEM experience, including 3+ years with AEM as a Cloud Service.
• At least one completed AEM Cloud migration from AEM 6.x to AEM as a Cloud Service.
• Expert knowledge of AEM Cloud architecture, Cloud Manager, and deployment pipelines.
• Proficiency with AEM Development building blocks:
  • HTL/Sightly, clientlibs, HTML, CSS and modern front‑end technologies based on JavaScript/TypeScript, Lit, ReactJS, NextJS etc.
  • OSGi services, Sling Models, Servlets, Schedulers, Event Handlers
• Knowledge of API integrations(internal and external) with AEM.
• Experience with headless content design and omni‑channel delivery using Content Fragments, Experience Fragments and GraphQL.
• Experience with enterprise DAM implementations and multi‑site architectures.
• Strong understanding of AEM Dispatcher configurations, reverse proxy and load balancers.
• Experience with at least one Adobe Experience Cloud integration involving Adobe Data Collection (Tags, WebSDK, and MobileSDK), Adobe Analytics, Adobe Target, and AEP.
• Proficiency with AI coding tools (Claude, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot) for development acceleration.

Preferred Skills

• Adobe OpenAPI experience for AEM Assets and AEM Sites communication.
• Exposure to AI tools within AEM as a Cloud Service.
• Modern CDN architecture and performance optimization expertise.
• CI/CD pipeline design and DevOps best practices.
• Experience with Adobe I/O and event‑driven integrations.
• AEM Developer or Architect certifications.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission-we're on a mission.

To work for the long‑term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in‑person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission‑driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long‑term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.