Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Architect at CGI Group, Inc.
Alexandria, VA 22350
About the Job
Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Architect
Position Description
As an Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Architect, you will help drive business growth and enhance customer experience. Expected to provide best-fit architectural solutions across entire Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) including AEM, Launch, Target, CJA, Commerce and CDP. Works closely with clients, developers, system administrators, project managers, and business analysts to build a state-of-the-art Digital Marketing Platform using Adobe's Digital Marketing suite of products.
Your future duties and responsibilities
• Lead the design and implementation of AEM-based architectures to support digital marketing strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AEM solutions with existing systems.
• Identify when to use out-of-the-box functionality or core components verse custom components.
• Design caching and security strategies (Dispatcher, firewall, CDN)
• Define strategies to support multi-site and multi-language.
• Integrate third-party (SSO, Address Validation) and Adobe products (Target, CJA, CDP) with AEM.
• Drive the development of AEM authoring practices ensuring content is dynamic and user centric.
• Oversee the backend development of AEM optimizing performance and scalability.
• Ensure the technical feasibility and operational stability of AEM solutions.
• Provide expert guidance on AEM system engineering and support engineering best practices.
• Stay abreast of the latest AEP and AEM features and updates.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing sessions to elevate the team's expertise in AEP and AEM.
• Work closely with the Marketing team to understand their needs and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Champion the adoption of AEM across organizations by demonstrating its impact on business outcomes.
• Provide on-going technical support to business as well as a team of AEM engineers, functional SMEs, and business analysis across the organization.
• Expected to ensure the backend functions are correct and be able to translate business requirements into scalable system processes and workflows.
• Ability to work in a hectic, fast-paced organization, and filled with high-pressure situations daily.
• Assess functional and technical requirements, system configuration, data integrity and all system-related policies and procedures.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
• Bachelor's degree in business, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience as an architect building AEM Sites.
• Ability to work in AEM as a Cloud Service setting up environments and infrastructure.
• Adobe AEM, Target, CJA, CDP, Certification or equivalent experience is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of business processes and requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $77,200 - $213,800.
CGI anticipates accepting applications for this position through July 30, 2024.
At CGI we call our professionals "members" to reinforce that all who join our team are, as owners, empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company. CGI's benefits include:
• Competitive base salaries
• Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category
• 401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible members
• Generous holidays, vacation, and sick leave plans
• Comprehensive insurance plans that include, among other benefits, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, out-of-county emergency coverage in all countries of employment;
• Back-up child care, Pet insurance, a Member Assistance Program, a 529 college savings program, a personal financial management tool, lifestyle management programs and more
Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because...
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.
CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned.
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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.
CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI's legal duty to furnish information.
Position Description
As an Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Architect, you will help drive business growth and enhance customer experience. Expected to provide best-fit architectural solutions across entire Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) including AEM, Launch, Target, CJA, Commerce and CDP. Works closely with clients, developers, system administrators, project managers, and business analysts to build a state-of-the-art Digital Marketing Platform using Adobe's Digital Marketing suite of products.
Your future duties and responsibilities
• Lead the design and implementation of AEM-based architectures to support digital marketing strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AEM solutions with existing systems.
• Identify when to use out-of-the-box functionality or core components verse custom components.
• Design caching and security strategies (Dispatcher, firewall, CDN)
• Define strategies to support multi-site and multi-language.
• Integrate third-party (SSO, Address Validation) and Adobe products (Target, CJA, CDP) with AEM.
• Drive the development of AEM authoring practices ensuring content is dynamic and user centric.
• Oversee the backend development of AEM optimizing performance and scalability.
• Ensure the technical feasibility and operational stability of AEM solutions.
• Provide expert guidance on AEM system engineering and support engineering best practices.
• Stay abreast of the latest AEP and AEM features and updates.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing sessions to elevate the team's expertise in AEP and AEM.
• Work closely with the Marketing team to understand their needs and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Champion the adoption of AEM across organizations by demonstrating its impact on business outcomes.
• Provide on-going technical support to business as well as a team of AEM engineers, functional SMEs, and business analysis across the organization.
• Expected to ensure the backend functions are correct and be able to translate business requirements into scalable system processes and workflows.
• Ability to work in a hectic, fast-paced organization, and filled with high-pressure situations daily.
• Assess functional and technical requirements, system configuration, data integrity and all system-related policies and procedures.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
• Bachelor's degree in business, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience as an architect building AEM Sites.
• Ability to work in AEM as a Cloud Service setting up environments and infrastructure.
• Adobe AEM, Target, CJA, CDP, Certification or equivalent experience is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of business processes and requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $77,200 - $213,800.
CGI anticipates accepting applications for this position through July 30, 2024.
At CGI we call our professionals "members" to reinforce that all who join our team are, as owners, empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company. CGI's benefits include:
• Competitive base salaries
• Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category
• 401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible members
• Generous holidays, vacation, and sick leave plans
• Comprehensive insurance plans that include, among other benefits, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, out-of-county emergency coverage in all countries of employment;
• Back-up child care, Pet insurance, a Member Assistance Program, a 529 college savings program, a personal financial management tool, lifestyle management programs and more
Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because...
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.
CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned.
We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Click here to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members.
All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.
CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI's legal duty to furnish information.
