Senior AEM Developer/Architect

TxDOT work to be accomplished    The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is looking for a highly skilled AEM Senior Developer/Architect with expertise in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and Release Management to lead the development and deployment of enterprise-level digital experiences. This role combines strong technical development skills with advanced knowledge of AEM Sites, Forms, Guides, Analytics, release processes, CI/CD pipelines, and environment management. The role will lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and future-ready Adobe Experience Manager solutions. This role focuses on architectural strategy, innovation, and integration of emerging AEM capabilities. The architect will collaborate with business stakeholders, developers, and help lead cross-functional teams to ensure that AEM solutions align with organizational goals and anticipate future digital experience needs.

Key Responsibilities:
AEM Development:
o    Design, implement and maintain AEM Sites, Forms and Guides components, templates, and client libraries.
o    Develop custom workflows, Sling models, and OSGi services.
o    Ensure adherence to best practices for performance, scalability, and security.
o    Performance & Accessibility: Optimize components for fast loading, multi-browser compatibility, and adherence to accessibility standards like 508 compliance.
o    AEM Strategic Roadmap planning such as leading AEM Upgrades, streamline code repository and automate production deployment releases. 
Architectural Design & Roadmap
•    Develop and maintain a comprehensive AEM architecture blueprint that supports current business needs and anticipates future scalability.
•    Define upgrade paths and migration strategies for AEM.
•    Align architecture decisions with enterprise standards, security policies, and performance benchmarks.
•    Research and evaluate emerging AEM capabilities
•    establish coding standards, reusable component libraries, and enforce design patterns across development teams.
•    Conduct regular architecture reviews and audits to ensure compliance with accessibility, security, and regulatory requirements.
•    Define workflows for content governance and version control to maintain consistency and reliability.
•    Release Management:
o    Manage code deployments across multiple environments (Dev, QA, Stage, Prod).
o    Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Git, and Maven.
o    Coordinate release schedules, versioning, and rollback strategies.
o    Automate build and deployment processes for AEM applications.
•    Environment & Configuration Management:
o    Oversee AEM environment setup and configuration 
o    Monitor system health and optimize caching strategies.
o    Collaborate with infrastructure teams for cloud deployments.
•    Collaboration & Governance:
o    Work closely with QA, DevOps, and business teams to ensure smooth releases.
o    Document release processes and maintain compliance with governance standards.
•    Other duties as assigned

Minimum Yrs of Experience, Skills, and Qualifications    Key Skills:
•    Architectural and development expertise in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Sites, Forms, Guides, Analytics etc. in AEM 6.5
•    Experience with Java for custom AEM components and bundles
•    Understanding of data models and enterprise system integration
•    Expert knowledge of Adobe AEM Sites, DAM, Forms, Guides, Analytics 
•    Skilled in version control, branching strategies and deployment.
•    Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies required
•    Expertise in secure web application development practices

Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
•    8 experience as an AEM Architect/Senior developer.
•    8 experience in the AEM platform focused on deployment and release management.
•    Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
•    Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
•    Excellent customer interaction skills

Preferred Skills and Qualifications    
AEM Architect Certification.