Architect, AEP

We are seeking a highly skilled AEM Architect: Sites, DAM, Edge & Forms to lead the design, development, and delivery of cutting-edge solutions using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and Adobe Marketing Cloud. The ideal candidate will leverage deep expertise in Java and hands-on experience in implementing enterprise-grade AEM Sites, DAM, and Edge solutions to create impactful digital experiences. This role requires strong technical leadership, solution design capabilities, and collaboration skills to ensure seamless integration of AEM within enterprise ecosystems. Familiarity with Adobe GenStudio, Workfront, eCommerce, and DevOps practices is advantageous.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Analyze business requirements and RFPs to design scalable, sustainable technical solutions for AEM and Adobe Marketing Cloud
• Own the solution blueprint and ensure alignment with industry best practices and client needs
• Prepare scope documents, delivery estimations, staffing plans, and dependencies for AEM and Adobe Marketing Cloud solutions
• Define enterprise architecture and demonstrate how AEM fits within the larger ecosystem, covering integration with personalization, eCommerce, and analytics platforms
• Guide technical teams with hands-on expertise and ensure code quality, performance tuning, and defect resolution
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across geographies and communicate solutions effectively to stakeholders
• Mentor team members to grow Adobe Marketing Cloud expertise within the organization
• Support DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, server administration, dispatcher configuration, and repository optimization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Hands-on development in Sightly (HTL), HTML, CSS, JavaScript, OSGi Bundles/Services, Sling Models, Workflows, Observers, and Schedulers
• AEM integrations with Adobe Analytics, Adobe Target, Adobe Campaign, AEP, Workfront, and eCommerce platforms
• User Authentication mechanisms: OAuth, SAML, SSO, LDAP
• Migration and upgrades from other CMS platforms to AEM
• Omni-channel experience delivery across web, mobile, and tablet platforms
• DevOps practices using Adobe Cloud Manager, Maven, Jenkins, etc
• Personalization journeys (online and offline segmentation), eCommerce integrations, and Enterprise Search integrations
• At least 4 implementations of AEM
• Experience with Adobe Marketing Cloud capabilities like Analytics, Target, or Campaigns
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• AEM Architect certification

NICE TO HAVE:

• Content and Experience Fragments, AEM Forms, AMS configurations
• Front-end frameworks: Bootstrap, React, Angular
• Integration expertise with Scene7, Smart Tagging, and Analytics
• Single Page Applications (SPA) implementation within AEM
• Large-scale asset migration and campaign workflows
• AEM on prem to AEMaaCS migration for live project

ABOUT US

Born in 2001, Code and Theory is a digital-first creative agency that sits at the center of creativity and technology. We pride ourselves on not only solving consumer and business problems, but also helping to establish new capabilities for our clients. With a global client roster of Fortune 100s and start-ups alike, we crave the hardest problems to solve. With a remote-first approach to our people, we have teams distributed across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. The Code and Theory global network of agencies is growing and includes Kettle, Instrument, Left Field Labs, Mediacurrent, Rhythm, and TrueLogic.

Striving never to be pigeonholed, we work across every major category: from tech to CPG, financial services to travel & hospitality, government and education to media and publishing. We value the collaboration with our client partners, including but not limited to Adidas, Amazon, Con Edison, Diageo, EY, J.P. Morgan Chase, Lenovo, Marriott, Mars, Microsoft, Thomson Reuters, and TikTok.

The Code and Theory network comprises nearly 2,000 people with 50% engineers and 50% creative talent. We're always on the lookout for smart, driven, and forward-thinking people to join our team.