AEM Solution Architect (Local to PA)

Engagement Type
Contract

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.

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 DevOps.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting transitions from vendor-led to internal or hybrid support models.Experience establishing or maturing enterprise platform governance, including customization standards, change management, and support ownership models.Experience contributing to technical procurement, SOWs, or contractor role definition.Experience supporting large public-facing or government digital platforms.Familiarity with AEM as a Cloud Service operational constraints, including Cloud Manager pipelines, deployment strategies, and DevOps practices (branching, automated testing, environment management).Understanding of AEM security models and familiarity with accessibility requirements.Relevant Adobe or architecture certifications.

Success Metrics

By the end of the engagement, the following will be true:

CODE PA has
documented, credible understanding of the PA.gov AEM environment, its risks,

and its dependencies.

A future-state
support model has been defined and endorsed by leadership.

A transition plan
is in place and execution is underway.

Core architecture
and support documentation exists in Commonwealth-owned systems.

Governance
expectations for future platform changes are established.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Familiarity with
enterprise platform governance, vendor management, and support model design.

Exposure to
technology procurement or participation in RFP/RFI processes preferred.

Ability to perform
the essential functions of the position.
Required/Desired Skills
Skill Required/Desired Amount of Experience Experience in Enterprise Contect Management, Digital Platform Architecture, or closely related roles Required 10.0 Years *Deep* hands-on Adobe Experience Manager expertise across architecture, implementation and support Required Deep knowledge of Java, Sling, dispatcher, and front-end integration. Required Experience assessing complex, highly customized enterprise platform environments and identifying supportability risks. Required Experience working with vendor-built systems and evaluating transition readiness. Required Demonstrated ability to develop technical assessments, support models, and documentation strategies. Required Experience with collaboration and delivery tools such as Confluence, SharePoint, or Azure DevOps. Required