AEM Architect

AEM Principal Arch - Client-Facing Consultant

AEM Principal Architect – Client-Facing Consultant

Our industry-recognized Adobe engineering team is looking for an exceptional AEM Principal

Architect who combines deep technical expertise with strong consulting acumen. This role is

perfect for someone who thrives in a client-facing environment, is passionate about delivering

high-impact solutions, and enjoys mentoring teams while influencing strategy at an enterprise

level.

As an AEM Principal Architect, you'll be at the forefront of driving technical vision and business

value for clients customer experience, working cross-functionally to identify opportunities,

develop strategic roadmaps, and implement innovative solutions that enhance customer

satisfaction, loyalty, and advocacy. You will lead mission-critical Adobe Experience Manager

(AEM) projects, guide multi-disciplinary teams, and collaborate directly with client stakeholders

to uncover opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and long-term growth. This is a strategic role

that blends architecture, leadership, and consulting — with a commitment to potential monthly

travel to client sites to build relationships and deliver results.

You will work as a strategic thinker, expected to bring in a deep understanding of digital

experience principles, Adobe stack and its emerging capabilities, particularly around AI.

Role and Responsibilities

Client Consulting & Strategic Engagement

Act as a trusted advisor to clients, shaping their digital strategies and ensuring AEM solutions

align with business objectives.

Leverage the latest AI tooling to accelerate and improve delivery.

Identify and communicate opportunities to drive measurable business value through AEM and

related technologies.

Travel to client locations as much as once per month to foster relationships, lead workshops,

and provide strategic consultation.

Guide clients through technical discovery, roadmapping, and solution design with a

consultative mindset.

Architecture & Delivery Leadership

Architect and lead the development of robust, scalable AEM platforms using AEM Cloud

Service or AEM 6.5.

Oversee and guide the technical discovery, backlog planning, and solution execution phases.

Serve as technical SME across multiple projects, supporting project architects and

development leads as needed.

Ensure engineering excellence and consistency across projects, establishing tools, standards,

and practices for delivery success.

Write and review clean, efficient, testable code and provide actionable feedback through peer

reviews.

Team Mentorship & Practice Advancement

Mentor and develop senior engineers and architects, fostering a collaborative learning culture.

Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing initiatives and drive innovation across the

engineering practice.

Lead initiatives to develop reusable assets and IP that give the organization a competitive

edge.

Preferred Qualifications

15+ years of progressive experience in Digital transformation, management consulting, or a

related role with a strong focus on customer-centricity, including demonstrable experience

in AEM, and a proven track record of activating and leveraging the larger Adobe

Experience Cloud (e.g., AEM, Analytics, Target)

Hands-on AEM development experience, with a strong foundation in Java, Sling, OSGi, JCR,

and Apache Web Server.

5+ years of experience leading AEM architecture and delivery teams in a client-facing

consulting environment.

Proven track record of launching complex, enterprise-level platforms using AEM Cloud

Service or AEM 6.5.

Demonstrated experience integrating AEM with third-party systems (Salesforce, Mulesoft,

Commerce, etc.).

Deep understanding of system architecture including high availability, disaster recovery,

caching, CDN, and persistence layers.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills — capable of engaging both executive

stakeholders and engineering teams.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate strategy and data into

actionable insights and inform innovative digital solutions and platform optimization

strategies.

Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence

and collaborate effectively across front office aimed at driving acquisition and retention,

articulating the value of Adobe, platform innovation, and strategic architecture roadmaps

Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and test-driven

development practices.

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience (bootcamp or

self-taught welcome).

Who You Are

A consultative technologist with a strategic mindset and the ability to translate complex

business needs into scalable technical solutions.

A natural leader and mentor who thrives on developing talent and fostering technical

excellence.

A collaborative communicator who is equally comfortable in code reviews and C-suite

presentations.

Someone who is excited by travel and relationship-building as part of delivering lasting client

impact