AEM Technical Lead
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced AEM Technical Lead to join our growing Digital Solutions team. This role supports Adobe Experience Manager environments for enterprise-grade digital experiences. You will be responsible for implementing CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure, supporting containerized services, and guiding teams on AEM cloud best practices and web operations.
You should be adept at working in fast-paced environments, leading technical operations, and managing high-availability infrastructure for content-driven digital platforms. Strong communication, systems thinking, and a passion for automation and operational excellence are essential.
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and environment automation using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Terraform, and Ansible
Manage and operate AEM as a Cloud Service environments including provisioning, configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting
Configure, monitor, and support Apache web servers and AEM Dispatcher setups
Build and manage containerized services using Docker and Kubernetes across development, staging, and production
Guide internal and external teams on performance optimization and operational best practices for AEM
Lead infrastructure builds for high-availability production environments on AWS, GCP, or Azure
Automate operational tasks and enhance deployment workflows using Bash, Python, and Groovy
Monitor site uptime and performance using tools like New Relic, Datadog, and Splunk
Maintain operational documentation including DR runbooks and infrastructure diagrams
Participate in incident response and on-call support rotation
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
5-7 years in DevOps or web operations roles with AEM (v6.5), including AEMaaCS
Experience with AEM migrations, Apache server, and Dispatcher configuration
Experience with configuring/maintaining CDN/WAF, Adobe Enhanced Security
Strong experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments
Proficient with Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions
Solid Linux/Unix administration experience
Strong scripting proficiency in Python, Bash, or Shell
Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, AppDynamics)
Understanding of load balancing, clustering, and high-availability architecture
Preferred Qualifications
Adobe Certified Expert: AEM Sites DevOps Engineer or Architect
Experience with Adobe Cloud Manager, Adobe I/O, and AEM Brand Portal
Familiarity with virtualization tools such as VMware or Vagrant
Exposure to PHP-based platforms and hybrid infrastructure models
Preferred Tools & Technology Stack
Adobe Experience Manager (AEMaaCS), Apache HTTPD, AEM Dispatcher
Adobe Cloud Manager, GitHub Actions, Jenkins
Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible
New Relic, Datadog, Splunk
AWS, Azure, GCP
Bash, Python, Groovy Scripting
CDN/WAF, Fastly
Nice to Have Qualifications
Adobe Commerce Certifications - Adobe Certified Expert
5+ years of experience Adobe Commerce development
3+ years of experience working on Adobe Commerce enterprise solutions
About Blue Acorn iCi
Blue Acorn iCi, a business unit of Infosys Nova Holdings, LLC, is a digital experience partner helping global brands design, build, and optimize the future of customer engagement. We blend data, design, and technology to deliver connected commerce and content solutions that drive measurable results.
Specializing in the Adobe Experience Cloud, we provide end-to-end services across commerce, content, analytics, and customer insights. Backed by Infosys, we’re growing fast—and we’re looking for exceptional talent to grow with us.
Our teams work at the intersection of strategy and execution—solving complex challenges for industry leaders in healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and beyond. From large-scale digital transformation programs to platform implementations and ongoing optimization, we bring deep expertise and a collaborative mindset to every engagement.
Why Join Us?
Blue Acorn iCi is a place for curious thinkers, smart builders, and digital pioneers. We’re more than a consultancy—we’re a team of innovators helping the world’s top brands shape the future of digital.
Here, you won’t just contribute to a project—you’ll drive meaningful outcomes, collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, and grow your skills in a high-impact, high-growth environment. We believe great work starts with great people, and we’re committed to creating a culture where talent thrives, ideas spark change, and results speak for themselves.
If you’re ready to push boundaries, deliver real value, and help shape the next generation of digital experiences—this is your place.
Full Time, Non-Temporary Employees enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, disability, paid time off, 401(k), and more!
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