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:
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Implement monitoring and alerting tools to detect and address system issues proactively.
- Analyze platform performance, identify bottlenecks, and recommend optimization strategies.
- 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.
- 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 education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred education
Master's Degree
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
YOUR LIFE @ IBM
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Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.
Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.
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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS
IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:
- Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
- Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
- Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
- Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.
IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.