CODE PA - AEM Solution Architect

PEAK Technical Staffing

pittsburgh, PA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$60–$80 Per Hour

SKILLS

Adobe Product Family, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Analysis Skills, Architectural Analysis, Architectural Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Change Management, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Content Management, Cross-Functional, DevOps, Documentation, Documentation Models, Environmental Management, Flexible Spending Accounts, Government, Java, Leadership, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Management Strategy, Metrics, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Windows Azure, Needs Assessment, Purchasing/Procurement, Request for Proposals (RFP), Requirements Management, Risk, Risk Analysis, Sales Pipeline, Standards Development, Statement of Work (SOW), Support Documentation, Systems Analysis, Technical Analysis, Technical Strategy, Technical Support, Test Automation, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Writing Skills

LOCATION

pittsburgh, PA

POSTED

3 days ago

Short Description:
CODE PA is seeking a qualified AEM Solution Architect
- FT role - 37.5 hours per week (8a-4:30p w/ hour unpaid lunch)
- Telework eligible position
- Local candidates preferred by agency.
- Submitted candidates must reside in EST zone to be considered

Complete Description:
THE POSITION

CODE 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 WORK

The 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 OUTPUTS

Over 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 RESPONSIBILITIES

*Platform assessment
and architecture review. Evaluate the current AEM as a Cloud Service
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 platform documentation. Establish
documentation standards. Guide knowledge transfer between the 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, and engineering
teams.

* Architecture
support. Evaluate and define component, template and experience architecture.
Translate business requirements into technical architecture, workflows and
content models.

* Governance and
supportability. Recommend guardrails to ensure future enhancements align with
sound AEM practice. Advise leadership on architectural tradeoffs, technical
debt, 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 with clear
analysis and decision points. Help leadership weigh the cost of maintaining the
current model against alternatives.

* Vendor and
contractor oversight. Evaluate current vendor responsibilities and provide
technical input into future contractor or vendor scopes, labor categories, and
accountability expectations.

WORK SCHEDULE

*1-year contract
with the ability to extend

*Work 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 must maintain a
secure high-speed internet connection when teleworking. Contractors who cannot
telework will be required to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* 810 years in enterprise content management, digital platform architecture, or closely related 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 and identifying 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 for executive audiences.
* Experience with collaboration and delivery tools such as Confluence, SharePoint, or Azure DevOps.

Preferred Qualifications
* Experience supporting transitions from vendor-led to internal or hybrid support models.
* Experience establishing or maturing enterprise platform governance, including customization 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 constraints, including Cloud Manager pipelines, deployment strategies, and DevOps practices (branching, automated testing, environment management).
*Understanding of AEM security models and familiarity with accessibility requirements.
*Relevant Adobe or architecture certifications.

Success Metrics

By 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 REQUIREMENTS
* Familiarity 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.

Skills:

Skill	Required / Desired	Amount	of Experience	Expertise Rating	Move
Experience in Enterprise Contect Management, Digital Platform Architecture, or closely related roles	Required	10	Years
Deep hands-on Adobe Experience Manager expertise across architecture, implementation and support	Required
Deep knowledge of Java, Sling, dispatcher, and front-end integration.	Required
Experience assessing complex, highly customized enterprise platform environments and identifying supportability risks.	Required
Experience working with vendor-built systems and evaluating transition readiness.	Required
Demonstrated ability to develop technical assessments, support models, and documentation strategies.	Required
Experience with collaboration and delivery tools such as Confluence, SharePoint, or Azure DevOps.	Required

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PEAK Technical Staffing

For over 50 years, PEAK has excelled in providing comprehensive staffing and workforce solutions. We go beyond traditional staffing to offer a holistic, on-demand workforce model, addressing every facet of your workforce needs.

COMPANY SIZE

500 to 999 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

1968

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