AEM Architect with React JS

Role: AEM Architect with React JS
Location: Basildon (near London), UK
Working Mode: Hybrid (Weekly 2-3 days Onsite)
Contract Type: Inside IR35
Duration: 6months +
Rate: GBP 450-480 per day on Inside IR35

Key Responsibilities:
Architect and lead AEM-based solutions integrating modern Front End frameworks (React) and cloud-native platforms (AEMaaCS, & GCP).
Act as a strategic technology advisor to enterprise clients, guiding them on digital experience strategies, content architecture, and experience personalization.
Define and implement AI-driven capabilities in the AEM ecosystem (eg, dynamic content personalization, content intelligence, search optimization, generative AI integrations).
Partner with cross-functional teams (product, design, marketing, and engineering) to drive unified digital experiences across web and mobile.
Lead discovery and assessment phases to evaluate current MarkTech architecture, identify gaps, and define scalable AEM solutions.
Create roadmaps for cloud migration, headless adoption, and AEMaaCS enablement.
Integrate AEM with Adobe Sensei and other AI/ML services for intelligent content targeting and automation.
Design and govern DevOps processes, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation for scalable deployments.
Conduct architecture reviews, performance audits, and oversee governance across AEM and Front End platforms.
Mentor development teams and evangelize best practices in AEM development, Front End architecture, and cloud scalability.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
15+ years of hands-on experience architecting solutions using Adobe Experience Manager, including AEMaaCS and headless configurations.
Strong Front End development background with React, Next.js, or similar frameworks.
Proven experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP), particularly around scalable AEM deployments.
Understanding of AI/ML use cases in content and digital experience, including Adobe Sensei, personalization engines, and generative AI tools.
Deep knowledge of AEM concepts: Sling, OSGi, JCR, Content Fragments, SPA Editor, Dispatcher, Workflows.
Experience integrating AEM with third-party systems, DAMs, analytics tools, and marketing automation platforms.
Familiar with modern dev practices: Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, etc.
Excellent communication and consulting skills, able to translate technical solutions into business value.

Preferred Qualifications:
Adobe Certified AEM Architect or equivalent certifications.
Experience in consulting or client-facing enterprise projects.
Familiarity with Adobe Experience Cloud ecosystem (Target, Analytics, Campaign).
Experience with AI tools such as ChatGPT API, Claude, or OpenAI for custom integrations.
Thought leadership in headless CMS strategies and composable DXP architecture.