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Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Architect – AEM Architecture, Java & Enterprise Digital Experience Solutions

astra-north

Toronto, Ontario, CanadaPermanentPosted Jul 8, 2026

Job description

Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Architect – AEM Architecture, Java & Enterprise Digital Experience Solutions Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performing digital experience solutions. This is a hands-on architecture role requiring deep expertise in AEM architecture, enterprise integrations, performance optimization, and technical leadership.

The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, development teams, and UX/UI professionals to deliver enterprise-grade AEM solutions while driving architectural best practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement robust AEM architecture solutions with a focus on:
  • Scalability
  • Security
  • Performance
  • Maintainability
  • Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, providing technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to:
  • Gather requirements
  • Translate requirements into effective AEM solutions
  • Oversee integration of AEM with:
  • Enterprise applications
  • Third-party platforms
  • Define and implement performance optimization strategies, including:
  • Caching
  • CDN integration
  • Code optimization
  • Develop technical roadmaps and recommend platform enhancements aligned with business objectives.
  • Ensure adherence to:
  • Development standards
  • Coding best practices
  • Testing processes
  • Solution quality
  • Conduct:
  • Architecture reviews
  • Code reviews
  • Build:
  • Prototypes
  • Proof-of-concepts to evaluate solution approaches and emerging technologies.
  • Create and maintain:
  • Technical documentation
  • Knowledge transfer materials
  • Collaborate with:
  • Developers
  • Designers
  • Product owners
  • Business stakeholders to deliver user-centric digital experiences. Required Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of Information Technology experience with strong Adobe Experience Manager expertise.
  • Proven experience as an AEM Architect on enterprise-scale implementations.
  • Experience delivering at least 3 large-scale AEM implementations.
  • Hands-on experience with:
  • AEM 6.4
  • AEM 6.5
  • AEM as a Cloud Service
  • Deep understanding of AEM architecture and core technologies including:
  • Apache Sling
  • Apache Felix
  • OSGi
  • Oak Repository
  • HTL (Sightly)
  • Experience building:
  • AEM Sites solutions
  • AEM Assets solutions
  • Strong Java development experience.
  • Experience designing and deploying highly scalable REST APIs.
  • Experience with:
  • AEM integrations
  • AEM customization
  • Experience with:
  • CI/CD
  • DevOps practices
  • Automated deployment pipelines
  • Experience deploying and supporting solutions in:
  • AWS environments
  • Excellent:
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Troubleshooting skills Preferred Qualifications:
  • Adobe Experience Manager Architect Certification.
  • Experience with:
  • AEM Cloud Service
  • Experience with:
  • Headless AEM architectures
  • Experience with:
  • Enterprise content management platforms
  • Digital experience ecosystems
  • Strong:
  • Stakeholder management skills
  • Communication skills