We are seeking an experienced Senior AEM Cloud Architect / Technical Lead to lead an Adobe Experience Manager transformation from on-premises AEM environments to AEM as a Cloud Service. This role requires a hands-on technical leader with proven AEM Cloud migration experience and deep expertise in enterprise-scale AEM implementations.
The architect will design solutions, guide technical teams, and support a successful migration while modernizing content management, digital asset management, and omnichannel content delivery capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead migration efforts from on-prem AEM 6.5 to AEM as a Cloud Service.
- Design and implement AEM templates, components, and OSGi services.
- Develop HTL templates, Sling Models, custom OSGi configurations, servlets, and schedulers.
- Design omnichannel and headless content delivery using Content Fragments, Experience Fragments and GraphQL.
- Configure Cloud Manager pipelines and GitHub or BitBucket to Cloud Manager repository synchronization.
- Optimize AEM Dispatcher and CDN configurations for performance and reliability.
- Integrate AEM with the Adobe Experience Cloud ecosystem.
- Support enterprise DAM implementations and integrations with AEM Sites.
- Establish AI-assisted development workflows and the best practices for the team.
Required Skills
- 8+ years of AEM experience, including 3+ years with AEM as a Cloud Service.
- At least one completed AEM Cloud migration from AEM 6.x to AEM as a Cloud Service.
- Expert knowledge of AEM Cloud architecture, Cloud Manager, and deployment pipelines.
- Proficiency with AEM Development building blocks:
- HTL/Sightly, clientlibs, HTML, CSS and modern front-end technologies based on JavaScript/TypeScript, Lit, ReactJS, NextJS etc.
- OSGi services, Sling Models, Servlets, Schedulers, Event Handlers
- Knowledge of API integrations(internal and external) with AEM.
- Experience with headless content design and omni-channel delivery using Content Fragments, Experience Fragments and GraphQL.
- Experience with enterprise DAM implementations and multi-site architectures.
- Strong understanding of AEM Dispatcher configurations, reverse proxy and load balancers.
- Experience with at least one Adobe Experience Cloud integration involving Adobe Data Collection (Tags, WebSDK, and MobileSDK), Adobe Analytics, Adobe Target, and AEP.
- Proficiency with AI coding tools (Claude, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot) for development acceleration.
Preferred Skills
- Adobe OpenAPI experience for AEM Assets and AEM Sites communication.
- Exposure to AI tools within AEM as a Cloud Service.
- Modern CDN architecture and performance optimization expertise.
- CI/CD pipeline design and DevOps best practices.
- Experience with Adobe I/O and event-driven integrations.
- AEM Developer or Architect certifications.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of AEM experience
- 3+ years of experience with AEM as a Cloud Service
- At least one completed migration from AEM 6.x to AEM as a Cloud Service
- Expert knowledge of AEM Cloud architecture, Cloud Manager, and deployment pipelines
- Proficiency with HTL/Sightly, client libraries, HTML, CSS, JavaScript or TypeScript, Lit, ReactJS, or NextJS
- Experience with OSGi services, Sling Models, servlets, schedulers, and event handlers
- Knowledge of internal and external API integrations with AEM
- Experience with headless content design and omnichannel delivery using Content Fragments, Experience Fragments, and GraphQL
- Experience with enterprise DAM implementations and multi-site architectures
- Strong understanding of AEM Dispatcher, reverse proxy, and load balancer configurations
- Experience with at least one Adobe Experience Cloud integration involving Adobe Data Collection, Adobe Analytics, Adobe Target, and AEP
- Proficiency with AI coding tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, or GitHub Copilot
- Adobe OpenAPI experience for AEM Assets and AEM Sites communication
- Exposure to AI tools within AEM as a Cloud Service
- Modern CDN architecture and performance optimization expertise
- CI/CD pipeline design and DevOps best practices
- Experience with Adobe I/O and event-driven integrations
- AEM Developer or Architect certification
Vanguard Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vanguard and has not been reviewed or approved by Vanguard.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support appears unusually strong through a 401(k) design that includes a match plus an additional employer contribution, which can materially lift long-term total rewards. HSA seeding and an enhanced employer match further strengthen the savings-and-benefits value of the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle support is reinforced by a sizable annual FlexFund stipend that can be applied across many day-to-day categories such as fitness, childcare, and other personal expenses. On-site or virtual clinics and fitness options add practical health and wellness convenience.
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Affordable Benefits — Healthcare and related benefits are positioned as comparatively affordable via heavily subsidized medical plans and broad coverage options. This affordability can offset moderate base pay for employees who place higher value on out-of-pocket cost reductions.
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What We Do
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