Lead front-end architecture and EDS migration for enterprise web applications using AEM. Define standards, develop reusable components (React/Angular), integrate Adobe Experience Cloud services, ensure performance, accessibility (WCAG 2.1), and mentor engineers while supporting delivery planning, technical governance, and API integration.
Position Overview
Blue Acorn iCi is seeking an EDS Front End Architect to lead the design and development of high-performance, scalable, and maintainable front-end architectures leveraging Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and Adobe Edge Delivery Services (EDS). This role will drive the implementation of complex digital experiences across enterprise platforms while ensuring alignment with best practices, brand standards, performance, accessibility, and customer expectations.
You will collaborate closely with UX, engineering, product, and architecture teams to deliver scalable, personalized, and high-performing digital experiences. The ideal candidate combines deep front-end architecture expertise with hands-on Adobe Edge Delivery Services experience and a passion for modern web development.
Location: Remote - United States
- Define, design, and document front-end architecture for enterprise-scale web applications integrated with Adobe Edge Delivery Services (EDS) and Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).
- Establish coding standards, performance optimization strategies, and scalability plans for front-end solutions.
- Ensure architectural alignment with accessibility (WCAG 2.1), security, and compliance standards.
- Lead the overall EDS migration architecture and technical approach.
- Assess websites and define migration patterns and implementation best practices.
- Identify technical dependencies, risks, and architectural considerations.
- Develop migration methodology and a scalable implementation approach.
- Support effort estimation, delivery planning, and technical governance.
- Lead the development of reusable front-end components and templates leveraging Adobe Edge Delivery Services, AEM SPA Editor, and React (preferred) or Angular.
- Integrate Adobe Experience Manager with Adobe Experience Cloud solutions, including Adobe Target, Adobe Analytics, and Adobe Journey Optimizer (AJO), to deliver personalized, data-driven experiences.
- Implement responsive, cross-browser, and cross-platform solutions.
- Partner with backend teams to define API contracts and ensure seamless integration between services and front-end applications.
- Mentor developers, conduct code reviews, and foster a high-performing engineering culture.
- Collaborate with UX/UI teams to ensure design fidelity and optimal user experiences.
- Stay current with emerging front-end frameworks, Adobe technology updates, and industry best practices.
- Identify opportunities to leverage Adobe Edge Delivery Services for improved content delivery, personalization, and experience optimization.
- Advocate for continuous improvement across deployment pipelines, CI/CD processes, and automated testing for front-end codebases.
- 8+ years of professional front-end development experience, including 3+ years in an architect or technical lead role.
- Proven expertise in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) front-end development, particularly AEM SPA Editor.
- Hands-on experience with Adobe Edge Delivery Services (EDS), including configuration, deployment, and integration.
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, React (preferred) or Angular, HTML5, CSS3, and SASS.
- Solid understanding of REST and GraphQL API integration, asynchronous data handling, and caching strategies.
- Experience with performance tuning, code splitting, and lazy loading for large-scale applications.
- Strong understanding of responsive design, accessibility standards, and SEO optimization.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to lead by influence and foster collaboration across cross-functional teams.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to balance technical excellence with business priorities.
Candidates should have experience with the following platforms and technologies:
- Adobe Edge Delivery Services (EDS)
- Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)
- Adobe Experience Cloud
- Adobe Target
- Adobe Analytics
- Adobe Journey Optimizer (AJO)
- React (preferred) or Angular
- JavaScript/TypeScript
- HTML5, CSS3, and SASS
- REST and GraphQL APIs
- Adobe Certified Expert (AEM Sites Architect or AEM Sites Developer).
- Experience with Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) integration.
- Familiarity with cloud hosting platforms such as AWS or Azure.
- Experience with containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
- Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines, including Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
- Knowledge of headless CMS architectures and JAMstack approaches.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
The base salary range for this position is $150,000–$210,000 annually. Actual compensation may vary depending on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
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