Role: AEM Solution Architect 

Location : Harrisburg office PA---Hybrid (2days Onsite)

Duration: long term

Job Description

• CODE 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 change that — 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 12 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.