Solutions Architect (AEM)

Description:The client is seeking an experienced AEM Solutions 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. 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.The AEM Solutions Architect partners with the client, leadership, engineering operations, procurement and the current technical vendor to evaluate the platform's current state and shape its future. The candidate will be responsible for guiding internal and external development teams on security and performance best practices as well as code review enforcement and creation of standards and support deployment/governance strategies.Over the course of the engagement the architect will produce written assessments recommendations and supporting documentation that give the client a clear understanding of the PA.gov AEM platform and a credible path forward for its support. 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. Preferred Skills/Knowledge/Experience: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.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.

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