AEM Solution Architect

Job Category: AEM Solution ArchitectJob Type: HybridJob Location: Dauphin County PennsylvaniaCompensation: Depends on ExperienceJob OverviewCODE PA is seeking an experienced AEM Solution Architect to assess the Commonwealth’s majority vendor‑built Adobe Experience Manager as a Cloud Service implementation and define a sustainable long‑term support model for the implementation of pa.gov.PA.gov is one of the Commonwealth’s most visible digital platforms. Its current AEM environment is highly customized and largely opaque to internal teams. This role exists to bring clarity to the architecture, identify what is sound versus what introduces risk, and recommend the staffing, governance, and support approach needed for the platform’s next phases. The selected candidate will lead an upfront assessment in the first several months, then continue as a strategic technical advisor through the remainder of the engagement, supporting transition execution, governance, and platform decisions as they arise.Key Responsibilities Platform assessment and architecture review. Evaluate the current AEM as a Cloud Service implementation. Distinguish standard platform practice from over‑customization or unnecessary complexity. Assess long‑term maintainability and recommend simplification, stabilization, or remediation where warranted.Support model and transition planning. Define what support work can reasonably be performed internally, by contractors, or by a vendor. Develop a credible transition approach. Identify the skills and roles required for the future‑state team.Documentation and knowledge transfer. Identify gaps in existing platform documentation. Establish documentation standards. Guide knowledge transfer between the current vendor and future support resources so that critical knowledge lives in the organization rather than in individuals.Cross‑functional collaboration. Work with stakeholders across product, UX, and engineering teams.Architecture support. Evaluate and define component, template and experience architecture. Translate business requirements into technical architecture, workflows and content models.Governance and supportability. Recommend guardrails to ensure future enhancements align with sound AEM practice. Advise leadership on architectural tradeoffs, technical debt, and the long‑term implications of platform decisions.Stakeholder communication. Serve as a trusted technical advisor to CODE PA leadership. Translate architectural complexity into clear, actionable guidance for executive, procurement, and operational audiences.Risk and decision support. Surface platform risks and operational dependencies with clear analysis and decision points. Help leadership weigh the cost of maintaining the current model against alternatives.Vendor and contractor oversight. Evaluate current vendor responsibilities and provide technical input into future contractor or vendor scopes, labor categories, and accountability expectations.Work Schedule1‑year contract with the ability to extendWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 60‑minute lunch (hours may be negotiable)Telework: The position may be eligible for part‑time telework. Contractors must maintain a secure high‑speed internet connection when teleworking. Contractors who cannot telework will be required to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.Required Qualifications 8–10 years in enterprise content management, digital platform architecture, or closely related roles.Deep hands‑on Adobe Experience Manager expertise across architecture, implementation, and support.Deep knowledge of Java, Sling, dispatcher, and front‑end integration.Experience assessing complex, highly customized enterprise platform environments and identifying supportability risks.Experience working with vendor‑built systems and evaluating transition readiness.Demonstrated ability to develop technical assessments, support models, and documentation strategies.Strong written communication, including assessments and recommendations written for executive audiences.Experience with collaboration and delivery tools such as Confluence, SharePoint, or Azure Dev…