AEM Technical Architect (Remote, Contract)

The AEM Technical Architect

owns the architecture and technical direction of complex Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) solutions and digital experience engagements. The role translates business, functional, security, data, integration, performance, and operational requirements into scalable technical designs, implementation patterns, and delivery plans.
This individual leads AEM solution architecture and technical consulting across the project lifecycle, from discovery and estimates through implementation and quality reviews. Working with clients and cross-functional teams, the architect evaluates technology options, resolves architectural risks, guides engineers, and ensures solutions support maintainable, high-performing digital experiences.
Location:

Remote - United States
Please note this is a

contract role.

Lead architecture and technical direction for sophisticated AEM-centric websites, content management, and digital experience solutions, including integration with other enterprise systems.
Translate business and technical requirements into architecture designs covering system boundaries, interfaces, data flows, deployment approaches, performance, security, and maintainability.
Evaluate AEM and adjacent platform capabilities, existing infrastructure, implementation constraints, technical debt, and build-versus-buy options; document decisions and tradeoffs.
Diagnose client technical environments and recommend practical architecture and performance improvements.
Delivery Governance & Engineering Quality
Guide full-lifecycle solution delivery, including technical discovery, design, development, testing, deployment, and solution readiness.
Govern implementation quality through design reviews, architecture checkpoints, risk and exception management, and clear architectural decision records.
Provide technical direction to engineering teams on scalable implementation patterns, integrations, troubleshooting, and web performance.
Partner with client leaders and internal Solutions, Product, Data, Quality, Delivery, and Engineering teams to align technical decisions with business objectives.
Support presales discovery, technical scoping, feasibility analysis, solution estimates, and identification of risks and dependencies.
Mentor Lead Engineers and Engineers, provide technical guidance, and support knowledge sharing and effective project delivery practices.
10+ years of relevant software engineering, solution architecture, web content management, or equivalent technical experience, aligned with the 5B Technical Architect level.
~ Experience owning architecture and key technical decisions for complex client engagements, products, or digital solution domains.
~ Experience translating functional and nonfunctional requirements into solution designs, implementation plans, estimates, and architecture decisions.
~ Adobe Experience Manager & Web Technologies
Demonstrated expertise designing and leading Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) solutions and integrations with enterprise systems.
Proficiency in object-oriented design and Java-based application architecture; understanding of web application performance, troubleshooting, and optimization.
Knowledge of web and integration technologies such as RESTful services, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, XML, SQL,

web servers, and content delivery networks.
Experience conducting design reviews, managing technical risks and dependencies, and guiding engineering teams through complex implementation challenges.
Experience working with Agile delivery approaches, including Scrum, and supporting technical scoping and estimation.
Ability to mentor engineers and collaborate across product, data, quality, delivery, and client teams.
Ability to travel up to 40% as required by client assignments.
Experience with AEM as a Cloud Service and AEM-specific technologies such as Apache Sling, OSGi, JCR, Dispatcher, and related caching or CDN configurations.
Familiarity with UNIX/Linux environments, Apache web servers, TCP/IP networking, debugging tools, and advanced XML integration patterns.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
make key discipline decisions, manage architecture risks, mentor engineers, and drive high-quality outcomes. An 85% utilization target applies. Depending on client assignments and specialization, additional platform expertise, technical skills, certifications, domain knowledge, or travel may be expected.

Blue Acorn iCi, a business unit of Infosys Nova Holdings, LLC, is a digital experience partner helping global brands design, build, and optimize the future of customer engagement. We blend data, design, and technology to deliver connected commerce and content solutions that drive measurable results.
Specializing in the Adobe Experience Cloud, we provide end-to-end services across commerce, content, analytics, and customer insights. From large-scale digital transformation programs to platform implementations and ongoing optimization, we bring deep expertise and a collaborative mindset to every engagement.

Blue Acorn iCi is a place for curious thinkers, smart builders, and digital pioneers. We’re more than a consultancy—we’re a team of innovators helping the world’s top brands shape the future of digital.
Here, you won’t just contribute to a project—you’ll drive meaningful outcomes, collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, and grow your skills in a high-impact, high-growth environment. If you’re ready to push boundaries, deliver real value, and help shape the next generation of digital experiences—this is your place.

Infosys Nova Holdings, LLC does not provide immigration or visa sponsorship for this position (including H4 EAD, H‑1B, OPT, CPT, TN, O‑1, E‑3, or J‑1 visas).
Full Time, Non-Temporary Employees enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, disability, paid time off, 401(k), and more!
Blue Acorn iCi is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.
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Blue Acorn iCi will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.