AEM Technical Architect
First seen by Alion on Oct 25, 2026.
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
Key ResponsibilitiesAEM Solution Architecture & Technical Direction
- 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.
- 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.
- Assess complex technical issues, develop solution options, and present recommendations and long-term implications to stakeholders.
- 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.
- Communicate sophisticated architecture decisions clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences and build trusted client relationships.
- Mentor Lead Engineers and Engineers, provide technical guidance, and support knowledge sharing and effective project delivery practices.
- Develop reusable architecture patterns, accelerators, standards, and lessons learned; stay current with AEM capabilities and evolving engineering 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.
- Strong client consulting, stakeholder facilitation, written and verbal communication, and technical presentation skills.
- 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, HTTP, web servers, and content delivery networks.
- Ability to evaluate architectural tradeoffs, reliability, security, scalability, technical debt, and production-readiness considerations.
- 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.
CompensationThe base salary range for this position is $165,000 - $200,000 annually. Actual compensation may vary depending on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.About Blue Acorn iCi
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. Backed by Infosys, we’re growing fast—and we’re looking for exceptional talent to grow with us.
Our teams work at the intersection of strategy and execution—solving complex challenges for industry leaders in healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and beyond. From large-scale digital transformation programs to platform implementations and ongoing optimization, we bring deep expertise and a collaborative mindset to every engagement.
Why Join Us?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. We believe great work starts with great people, and we’re committed to creating a culture where talent thrives, ideas spark change, and results speak for themselves.
If you’re ready to push boundaries, deliver real value, and help shape the next generation of digital experiences—this is your place.
***For US based roles, candidates must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. 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!
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