Senior AEM Edge Delivery Services Architect

Job Title: Senior AEM Edge Delivery Services Architect

Job Location: Plainsboro, NJ

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: $70.00hr - $75.00hr

Job Overview:

Owns end-to-end technical architecture for hybrid AEM EDS platform defining the Hub Block Library structure, integration patterns, region-locked delivery design, and hub-and-spoke governance model across all 10 in-scope sites.

Responsibilities:

• Define and own the target architecture for AEM Edge Delivery Services (EDS) across 8 public sites, including Content Bus / Code Bus design and multi-site/multi-region structure.
• Design the Hub Block Library governance model the sync mechanism between hub and spoke repos, PR-based propagation, and branch protection standards.
• Architect integration patterns for Salesforce (CRM/Health Cloud), SFMC, OneTrust, GA4/GTM, DocCheck/OneKey, Coveo, and IRMS MAX Web/Veeva PromoMats.
• Define the region-locked delivery architecture (Fastly service + shield configuration per region) to satisfy EU-in-EU/US-in-US data residency requirements.
• Own the technical boundary and handoff design between AEM EDS.
• Produce reference architecture diagrams, target-state documentation, and technical decision records for client and internal stakeholders.
• Provide technical governance oversight through Client, Build, and Hypercare.
• Act as primary technical point of contact for the organization s platform/InfoSec teams on architecture questions (e.g., instance strategy, data residency mechanics).
• Guide the AEM EDS Lead Developer and Admin + Frontend roles on implementation standards.

Requirements:

• 14+ years in enterprise web/CMS architecture, including 2+ years hands-on with AEM EDS.
• Deep understanding of composable/JAMstack architecture, Git-based CI/CD (GitHub Actions), and CDN/edge delivery (Fastly or equivalent).
• Experience architecting multi-site, multi-region platforms with region-specific compliance/data residency requirements.
• Familiarity with Salesforce (Experience Cloud, Health Cloud), OneTrust, GA4/GTM integration patterns.
• Experience in regulated industries (pharma/life sciences preferred) understanding of MLR approval workflows, HCP-gating, GDPR.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills able to present architecture decisions to both technical and business audiences.
• Prior experience with hybrid CMS/DXP transitions (e.g., legacy platform to modern composable stack) a strong plus.

Nice-to-Have:

• AEM as a Cloud Service (headful) experience, to bridge decisions across the hybrid EDS + AEM Sites model.
• Experience with Universal Editor / document-based authoring models.
• Prior experience in a hub-and-spoke or multi-region governance operating model.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities