Lead Enterprise Architect

Responsibilities: Own end-to-end technical architecture across the engagement ensuring alignment to the roadmap and enterprise standards Design and govern multi-platform, enterprise-class solutions anchored in the Adobe ecosystem and integrated adjacent platforms Lead the initial delivery phase of digital properties using Adobe Experience Manager as foundation and support future AI-powered enhancements Architect scalable integration patterns across APIs, data layers, and middleware for seamless data flow and interoperability Embed delivery discipline and engineering rigor into large, multi-team programs (sprint-level architecture, debt management, risk mitigation) Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cross-disciplinary teams (developers, data engineers, QA) Engage with client executives (VP/C-suite) to translate architecture decisions into business outcomes and build confidence in delivery Identify and incorporate AI-enabled capabilities (personalization, automation) into the roadmap as production-ready enhancements Collaborate across practices (Content Technology, Commerce, CXM, Analytics) to leverage cross-practice expertise while upholding architectural standards Bridge traditional platform services with AI capabilities, defining integration seams and governance

Key requirements: 15+ years in enterprise architecture and solution delivery Experience delivering large-scale SI or product engineering engagements ($10M+ scope) Broad fluency across Salesforce Clouds, middleware/integration (MuleSoft, Informatica), cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), and data platforms (Snowflake) Strong understanding of APIs, event-driven architectures, ETL/ELT pipelines, and middleware orchestration Ability to communicate with C-suite and translate complex architecture into business value Fluent in Agile at scale (SAFe, Scrum of Scrums) and hybrid governance models Product engineering mindset with backlog strategy and debt as a product decision Hands-on leadership capable of whiteboarding architecture and presenting to CTOs AI literacy and ability to partner with AI-focused teams on integration boundaries Experience in or alongside digital agency, CXM, or product engineering environments Bachelor's degree; Master’s degree or relevant certifications strongly preferred strong communication and presentation executive presence and stakeholder management collaborative cross-functional leadership Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) Adobe Target