**Introduction** We are looking for a visionary Technical Architect Leader to join our Platform Development team. In this role, you will be responsible for making higher architectural platform guidance, mentoring a team of Solution Architects, and driving the strategic direction for AEM (Adobe Experience Manager) implementations. As a leader, you will ensure architectural consistency, scalability, and innovation across the platform while fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. **Your role and responsibilities** * Architectural Leadership: * Define and drive the technical architecture for enterprise-scale digital platforms, with a focus on AEM 6.5 and AEM Cloud deployments. * Lead decisions on architectural frameworks, platform design, and integration strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and scalability. * Mentoring and Team Leadership: * Guide and mentor a team of Solution Architects, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration. * Provide technical oversight, coaching, and career development support to team members. * Platform Oversight: * Oversee the design, configuration, deployment, maintenance, and optimization of AEM platforms, ensuring high availability and reliability. * Establish and enforce architectural standards, best practices, and coding guidelines across projects. * DevOps and Automation: * Collaborate with DevOps teams to enhance platform automation using Kubernetes, Docker, and Jenkins for containerized microservices. * Define and implement CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments and operational efficiency. * Performance and Monitoring: * Implement monitoring and alerting tools to detect and address system issues proactively. * Analyze platform performance, identify bottlenecks, and recommend optimization strategies. * Stakeholder Collaboration: * Work closely with Product Owners, Development Teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to align technical solutions with business needs. * Serve as the key technical advisor, communicating architectural vision and priorities to technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Strategic Decision-Making: * Provide input on enterprise-wide technology strategies and recommend cutting-edge tools and frameworks. * Drive the adoption of modern technologies and approaches to maintain a competitive edge. **Required technical and professional expertise** * Strong experience with AEM (Adobe Experience Manager) 6.5 and AEM Cloud deployments, including installation, configuration, upgrades, and troubleshooting. * Expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, and Jenkins for containerized microservices at an enterprise scale. * Proven ability to design high-availability solutions, utilizing clustering, failover methods, or other advanced techniques. * Extensive hands-on experience in enterprise-scale solution architecture and platform development. * Proficiency in scripting to automate infrastructure and operational processes. * In-depth knowledge of application management, performance optimization, and platform monitoring tools. * Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills. * Proven ability to manage and deliver multiple project phases concurrently. * Hands-on experience with tools like Jira and familiarity with Agile methodologies. * Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to a non-technical audience. **Preferred technical and professional experience** * Hands-on experience with Adobe Experience Manager integrations with external platforms, and marketing automation tools. * Leadership experience in mentoring and developing high-performing technical teams. * Certifications in Adobe Experience Manager or enterprise architecture frameworks