Technical Architect

About Adobe

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The Opportunity

The Technical Architect designs and delivers end-to-end digital experience and commerce solutions using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and Adobe Commerce. Acting as a technology advisor, this role guides clients in architectural decisions, platform integrations, and implementation strategies for measurable business impact. The architect leads solution design throughout discovery, development, deployment, and optimization phases, collaborating with business consultants, project managers, and engineering teams to ensure alignment with client objectives and Adobe best practices. Focusing on content and commerce, the Technical Architect unifies content management and commerce across channels, defines integration patterns, and leads technical frameworks to deliver seamless omnichannel experiences. The role also supports sales teams with solution estimation and prioritisation, requiring deep technical expertise, leadership, and cross-team collaboration.

What You'll Do

• Serve as an expert in AEM and Adobe Commerce
• Lead technical design, develop scalable solution architecture in complex digital marketing projects
• Act as a trusted advisor, support clients on complex solution design and implementation best practices
• Support sales in solution architecture, scoping, and challenge mitigation
• Assess client environments and analyze project issues
• Drive decision-making on critical technical topics
• Oversee integration between Adobe platforms and third-party systems
• Lead multiple engagements, overseeing and mentoring technical teams
• Improve delivery methodologies and contribute to practice development
• Stay up to date on product releases and new technologies

What You'll Need to Succeed

• 10+ years in software development/architecture, including 5+ years as Technical Architect with Adobe Commerce/AEM
• Consulting experience and customer leadership skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Experience building team environments and mentoring others

Compensation

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $134,400 -- $245,300 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

California: $169,400 - $245,300

New York: $169,400 - $245,300

At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP). In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.

State-Specific Notices

California: Fair Chance Ordinances Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.

Colorado: Application Window Notice If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.

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Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more.

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