AEM Solution Architect

Summary

Join New Era Technology as an AEM Solution Architect, leading the technical vision and architecture of AEM-based solutions for enterprise clients. You will act as a strategic technology advisor, architecting robust, scalable, and secure digital experience platforms using Adobe Experience Manager. This is a high-impact, hands-on role requiring expertise in AEM Sites, Assets, SPA Editor, and Headless CMS models. The position is a 3-6 month contract (with possible extension), remote, and based in India. You will work with cross-functional teams, guide technology decisions, and provide proactive solution recommendations to clients. New Era offers a flexible remote setup and a strong technology-driven culture.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in enterprise architecture and development, primarily on AEM
• Expertise in AEM Sites, Assets, SPA Editor, and Headless CMS models
• Strong knowledge of Java, Sling, OSGi, HTL, JCR, Dispatcher, and CI/CD pipelines
• Proficient in frontend frameworks such as React or Angular
• Hands-on experience integrating with REST/SOAP APIs, middleware, and cloud services
• Experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB; knowledge of AWS, Azure, or Adobe Cloud Manager
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and delivery
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure AEM solutions using Sites, Assets, Headless CMS, and SPA Editor
• Serve as the CMS technology SME; guide clients in leveraging AEM capabilities effectively
• Architect seamless integrations with CRM, DAM, analytics, and marketing tools
• Evaluate other CMS platforms and advise on platform selection when appropriate
• Lead cross-functional development teams and enforce best practices
• Guide technology decisions across frontend and backend stacks
• Participate in complex development/integration tasks and PoCs
• Contribute to reusable frameworks and technical accelerators
• Act as the technical advisor and point of contact for CMS solutions
• Provide proactive solution recommendations to clients
• Stay abreast of AEM and CMS industry trends and innovations
• Architect integrations via REST/SOAP APIs, middleware, and messaging frameworks
• Optimize performance through Dispatcher tuning, caching, and CDN strategies
• Ensure data consistency, security, and efficient data flow across systems
• Uphold coding standards, architectural governance, and security protocols
• Mentor team members across backend, frontend, and DevOps functions
• Collaborate with stakeholders including developers, analysts, and product owners
• Foster a culture of innovation, quality, and shared success

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to Adobe Experience Cloud tools (e.g., Workfront, Target, Analytics)
• Experience with Adobe I/O, GraphQL, and personalization strategies
• Knowledge of other CMS platforms such as Sitecore, Drupal, or Contentful
• Proactive and client-focused approach
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Leadership presence with the ability to collaborate across teams

Benefits

• Work with global clients on cutting-edge AEM implementations
• Flexible remote setup with a strong technology-driven culture