Senior Adobe AEM Technical Architect, Detroit, MI - Hybrid

The AEM Technical Architect will join our national Adobe Business Unit. This position must live in Detroit and able to work in the office 3 days a week most of the time. Possibility to become remote after a while. Very light to no travel.

Perficient is the global AI-first consultancy. Our team of strategists, designers, technologists, and engineers partners with the world's most innovative enterprises and admired brands to deliver real business results through the transformative power of AI. As part of our AI-First strategy, we empower every employee to build AI fluency and actively engage with AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency. We break boundaries, obsess over outcomes, and shape the future for our clients. Join a company where bold ideas and brilliant minds converge to redefine what's possible - while building a career filled with growth, balance, and purpose.

Our Adobe team is shaping the future of customer experience for some of the world's most recognized brands. Trusted by Adobe and industry leaders alike, we're a fast-growing, highly collaborative group delivering cutting-edge Adobe Experience Cloud solutions-with a strong focus on innovation, continuous learning, and driving real business impact. We integrate Adobe's latest AI technologies, including Sensei and GenStudio, to power personalized experiences, intelligent content creation, and data-driven decision-making.

Job Overview:
The AEM Technical Architect will play a vital role in the architecture design, testing and deployment of Adobe Digital Marketing Solutions. Experience with Akami & Adobe, DevOps and Operations, Architect and implementation. You will work closely with clients, developers, system administrators, project managers, business analysts and end users to build a state-of-the-art Digital Marketing Platform using Adobe's Digital Marketing suite of products. You will mentor junior Architects and Developers as needed and oversee projects from an Architecture standpoint.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install and configure Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and Akamai for cloud-based solutions.
• Architect and design the component model that will be used to construct a Digital platform for both web and mobile using Adobe Experience Manager for global enterprises.
• Configure OSGI settings for an AEM install base.
• Install and Configure core code bundles for AEM related projects.
• Effectively communicate physical architectural designs to customers and present design options/considerations.
• Help to establish overarching program goals and objectives in the Digital marketing program for a customer.
• Develop AEM templates and components leveraging AEM Sightly framework.
• Employ strong coding standards for efficiency, readability, and reuse.
• Help design analytics scenarios
• Design Content targeting Scenarios and architect how those scenarios will be implemented in AEM.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current experience in architecting at least 5 large implementations of Adobe Experience Manager where you were the main architect. AEM as a cloud service experience is required.
• Hands on experience with Akami & Adobe, DevOps and Operations to Architect and Implement is required.
• Experience in designing content lifecycle using Adobe and Adobe Marketing tools.
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Web Content Management with AEM and 10+ years of IT experience.
• Able to work in the office 3 days per week.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support data-informed task execution.
• Familiarity with AI-enhanced platforms is a plus.
• A solid understanding of AI capabilities and limitations including ethical considerations is expected.

Preferred Skills and Education:

• Experience working with a globally distributed team and managing offshore teams.
• Master's degree in computer science or related field.
• Certification in Adobe Experience Manager (Architect).

The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $160,000 to $190,000. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential equity or variable bonus programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview.

WHO WE ARE

Perficient is a leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers' expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, our colleagues bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help our clients – the world's largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

At Perficient, we promise to challenge, champion, and celebrate our people. You will experience a unique and collaborative culture that values every voice. Join our team, and you'll become part of something truly special.

We believe in developing a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the clients we work with. We're committed to actively listening, learning, and acting to further advance our organization, our communities, and our future leaders... and we're not done yet.

Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, or the posting is removed.

Disability Accommodations:

Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Disclaimer: The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.

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ABOUT US

Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We're a quickly growing, global digital consulting leader, and we're transforming the world's largest enterprises and biggest brands. You'll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, experience work-life balance, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.