AEM Solution Architect 800658 Hybrid

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Apply via Dice today!Only W2 CONSULTANTS PleaseAEM Solution Architect 800658 HybridDuration: 1+ years of contract position with possible for extensionClient: State of Pennsylvania - CODE PALocation: Harrisburg PA RemoteShift Timing: Hours/Day 8*****Monday to Friday Is Working DaysCODE PA is seeking a qualified AEM Solution Architect FT role - 37.5 hours per week (8a-4:30p w/ hour unpaid lunch)Telework eligible positionLocal candidates preferred by agency.Submitted candidates must reside in EST zone to be consideredTHE POSITIONCODE 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.DESCRIPTION OF WORKThe AEM Solution Architect partners with CODE PA leadership, engineering, operations, procurement, and the current technical vendor to evaluate the platform's current state and shape its future. The work begins as a diagnostic engagement and evolves into ongoing architectural advisory as transition activities get underway. Lead architecture and solution design for relevant AEM tools, including: AEM Sites, Assets, Forms, and others.This role requires deep AEM expertise, the judgment to distinguish standard practice from over-customization, and the communication skills to make complex technical realities legible to executive and non-technical audiences. 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.EXPECTED OUTPUTSOver the course of the engagement, the architect will produce written assessments, recommendations, and supporting documentation that give CODE PA a clear understanding of the PA.gov AEM platform and a credible path forward for its support. Specific artifacts will be defined collaboratively based on assessment findings and organizational needs.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESPlatform assessment and architecture review. Evaluate the current AEM as a CloudService 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 platformdocumentation. Establish documentation standards. Guide knowledge transfer betweenthe 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, andengineering teams.Architecture support. Evaluate and define component, template and experiencearchitecture. Translate business requirements into technical architecture, workflows andcontent models.Governance and supportability. Recommend guardrails to ensure future enhancementsalign with sound AEM practice. Advise leadership on architectural tradeoffs, technicaldebt, 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 withclear analysis and decision points. Help leadership weigh the cost of maintaining thecurrent model against alternatives.Vendor and contractor oversight. Evaluate current vendor responsibilities and provide technical input into future contractor or vendor scopes, labor categories, and accountabilityexpectations.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: This position may be eligible for part-time telework. Contractors mustmaintain a secure high-speed internet connection when teleworking. Contractors who cannot telework will be required to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS15+ years in enterprise content management, digital platform architecture, or closelyrelated 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 andidentifying 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 forexecutive audiences.Experience with collaboration and delivery tools such as Confluence, SharePoint, orAzure DevOps.Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting transitions from vendor-led to internal or hybrid support models.Experience establishing or maturing enterprise platform governance, includingcustomization 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 constraint, including CloudManager pipelines, deployment strategies, and DevOps practices (branching, automatedtesting, environment management).Understanding of AEM security models and familiarity with accessibility requirements.Relevant Adobe or architecture certifications.Success MetricsBy 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 RequirementsFamiliarity 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.SkillRequired / DesiredAmountof ExperienceExperience in Enterprise Contect Management, Digital Platform Architecture, or closely related rolesRequired10YearsDeep* hands-on Adobe Experience Manager expertise across architecture, implementation and supportRequiredDeep knowledge of Java, Sling, dispatcher, and front-end integration.RequiredExperience assessing complex, highly customized enterprise platform environments and identifying supportability risks.RequiredExperience working with vendor-built systems and evaluating transition readiness.RequiredDemonstrated ability to develop technical assessments, support models, and documentation strategies.RequiredExperience with collaboration and delivery tools such as Confluence, SharePoint, or Azure DevOps.