AEM Solution Architect (Hands-On / Platform Assessment & Transformation)
Fathom Management LLC, Harrisburg, PA, United States
AEM Solution Architect (Hands-On / Platform Assessment & Transformation)
"Own the architecture. De-risk the platform. Define the future of PA.gov."
Client:
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (CODE PA)
Location:
Harrisburg, PA (Telework Eligible –
Eastern Standard Time
Candidates Only)
MUST RESIDE IN THE EASTERN STANDARD TIME ZONE
Type:
Full-Time (37.5 hrs/week)
Work Schedule & Environment:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (37.5 hrs/week)
Telework eligible
(must reside in Eastern Standard Time zone)
On-site option available (Harrisburg, PA)
Required Qualifications
8–10+ years
in:
Enterprise Content Management (ECM)
Digital platform architecture
AEM or similar enterprise CMS platforms
Deep hands-on AEM expertise , including:
AEM as a Cloud Service
AEM Sites, Assets, Forms
Strong technical background in:
Java
Sling
Dispatcher
Front-end integration
Proven experience:
Assessing complex,
highly customized enterprise platforms
Identifying
supportability and architecture risks
Working with
vendor-built systems
Demonstrated ability to:
Develop
technical assessments and recommendations
Define
support models and governance strategies
Communicate effectively with
executive stakeholders
Experience with:
Confluence, SharePoint, Azure DevOps (or similar tools)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience transitioning platforms from:
Vendor-led → internal or hybrid support
Experience establishing:
Governance models
Customization standards
Change management frameworks
Experience supporting:
Public sector or large-scale digital platforms
Familiarity with:
AEM Cloud Manager pipelines
DevOps practices (CI/CD, branching, testing)
Knowledge of:
AEM security models
Accessibility standards
Experience contributing to:
Procurement (RFP/RFI)
SOW development
What Will NOT Be a Fit
AEM developers without architecture experience
Architects who are not hands-on or cannot assess code and implementation
Candidates without experience evaluating
complex, vendor-built platforms
Pure strategists without delivery or assessment experience
Why This Role Exists
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a
senior AEM Solution Architect
to evaluate and transform one of its most visible digital platforms:
PA.gov .
The current
Adobe Experience Manager (AEM as a Cloud Service)
environment is:
Highly customized
Vendor-built
Not fully transparent to internal teams
This role exists to:
Bring clarity to the architecture
Identify
risk vs. sustainable design
Define a
long-term support and governance model
This is not a maintenance role-this is a
platform transformation and advisory engagement .
What You'll Actually Be Doing
Leading a
deep architectural assessment
of a complex AEM Cloud implementation
Identifying
over-customization, technical debt, and supportability risks
Defining a
future-state support model (internal vs vendor vs hybrid)
Translating technical complexity into
clear executive-level recommendations
Guiding
architecture, governance, and transition execution
You will operate as both:
A
hands-on architect
A
strategic technical advisor to leadership
Core Responsibilities
Platform Assessment & Architecture Review
Evaluate the current AEM Cloud implementation (Sites, Assets, Forms)
Identify:
Over-customization
Performance risks
Maintainability concerns
Recommend
simplification, remediation, and stabilization strategies
Support Model & Transition Strategy
Define what work should be:
Internal
Vendor-supported
Contractor-delivered
Build a
realistic transition plan
from vendor-led to sustainable support
Identify required
roles, skills, and team structure
Architecture & Technical Leadership
Lead architecture design across:
Components
Templates
Content models
Workflows
Provide guidance on:
Security
Performance
Best practices
Participate in:
Code reviews
Standards enforcement
Governance & Long-Term Supportability
Define
architecture guardrails and governance models
Establish standards for:
Customization
Change management
Platform evolution
Advise leadership on:
Technical debt
Risk tradeoffs
Long-term platform sustainability
Documentation & Knowledge Transfer
Identify gaps in existing documentation
Establish documentation standards
Ensure
critical knowledge is retained internally-not vendor-dependent
Stakeholder & Executive Communication
Translate complex architecture into:
Clear recommendations
Actionable decisions
Support:
Leadership
Procurement
Operations teams
Vendor & Contractor Oversight
Evaluate current vendor implementation and responsibilities
Provide input into:
Future SOWs
Vendor scopes
Accountability models
Expected Deliverables
Current-state
AEM architecture assessment
Risk and
technical debt analysis
Future-state
support model and team structure
Transition roadmap and execution plan
Governance framework and standards
Documentation strategy and knowledge transfer plan
What Success Looks Like
By the end of this engagement:
CODE PA has a
clear, documented understanding
of the AEM platform
Platform risks and dependencies are
identified and actionable
A
future-state support model
is defined and approved
A
transition plan is underway
Governance and architecture standards are
established
Knowledge is
owned internally-not by vendors
Summary
This is a
high-visibility, high-impact architecture role
focused on transforming a critical government platform.
We are looking for an
AEM expert who can assess, advise, and lead -someone who understands both
how systems are built and how they should evolve .
If you've worked in complex AEM environments and want to shape a platform's future at scale-this role is built for you.
Benefits Overview
Full-time employees are offered a
comprehensive and competitive benefits package , including:
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Medical, dental, and vision health insurance
Life insurance coverage
Short- and long-term disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
with company match and
immediate vesting
Military leave
Training and professional development opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Employee wellness program
Commuter benefits
And more
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Fathom Management, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All employment decisions-including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination-are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
"Own the architecture. De-risk the platform. Define the future of PA.gov."
Client:
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (CODE PA)
Location:
Harrisburg, PA (Telework Eligible –
Eastern Standard Time
Candidates Only)
MUST RESIDE IN THE EASTERN STANDARD TIME ZONE
Type:
Full-Time (37.5 hrs/week)
Work Schedule & Environment:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (37.5 hrs/week)
Telework eligible
(must reside in Eastern Standard Time zone)
On-site option available (Harrisburg, PA)
Required Qualifications
8–10+ years
in:
Enterprise Content Management (ECM)
Digital platform architecture
AEM or similar enterprise CMS platforms
Deep hands-on AEM expertise , including:
AEM as a Cloud Service
AEM Sites, Assets, Forms
Strong technical background in:
Java
Sling
Dispatcher
Front-end integration
Proven experience:
Assessing complex,
highly customized enterprise platforms
Identifying
supportability and architecture risks
Working with
vendor-built systems
Demonstrated ability to:
Develop
technical assessments and recommendations
Define
support models and governance strategies
Communicate effectively with
executive stakeholders
Experience with:
Confluence, SharePoint, Azure DevOps (or similar tools)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience transitioning platforms from:
Vendor-led → internal or hybrid support
Experience establishing:
Governance models
Customization standards
Change management frameworks
Experience supporting:
Public sector or large-scale digital platforms
Familiarity with:
AEM Cloud Manager pipelines
DevOps practices (CI/CD, branching, testing)
Knowledge of:
AEM security models
Accessibility standards
Experience contributing to:
Procurement (RFP/RFI)
SOW development
What Will NOT Be a Fit
AEM developers without architecture experience
Architects who are not hands-on or cannot assess code and implementation
Candidates without experience evaluating
complex, vendor-built platforms
Pure strategists without delivery or assessment experience
Why This Role Exists
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a
senior AEM Solution Architect
to evaluate and transform one of its most visible digital platforms:
PA.gov .
The current
Adobe Experience Manager (AEM as a Cloud Service)
environment is:
Highly customized
Vendor-built
Not fully transparent to internal teams
This role exists to:
Bring clarity to the architecture
Identify
risk vs. sustainable design
Define a
long-term support and governance model
This is not a maintenance role-this is a
platform transformation and advisory engagement .
What You'll Actually Be Doing
Leading a
deep architectural assessment
of a complex AEM Cloud implementation
Identifying
over-customization, technical debt, and supportability risks
Defining a
future-state support model (internal vs vendor vs hybrid)
Translating technical complexity into
clear executive-level recommendations
Guiding
architecture, governance, and transition execution
You will operate as both:
A
hands-on architect
A
strategic technical advisor to leadership
Core Responsibilities
Platform Assessment & Architecture Review
Evaluate the current AEM Cloud implementation (Sites, Assets, Forms)
Identify:
Over-customization
Performance risks
Maintainability concerns
Recommend
simplification, remediation, and stabilization strategies
Support Model & Transition Strategy
Define what work should be:
Internal
Vendor-supported
Contractor-delivered
Build a
realistic transition plan
from vendor-led to sustainable support
Identify required
roles, skills, and team structure
Architecture & Technical Leadership
Lead architecture design across:
Components
Templates
Content models
Workflows
Provide guidance on:
Security
Performance
Best practices
Participate in:
Code reviews
Standards enforcement
Governance & Long-Term Supportability
Define
architecture guardrails and governance models
Establish standards for:
Customization
Change management
Platform evolution
Advise leadership on:
Technical debt
Risk tradeoffs
Long-term platform sustainability
Documentation & Knowledge Transfer
Identify gaps in existing documentation
Establish documentation standards
Ensure
critical knowledge is retained internally-not vendor-dependent
Stakeholder & Executive Communication
Translate complex architecture into:
Clear recommendations
Actionable decisions
Support:
Leadership
Procurement
Operations teams
Vendor & Contractor Oversight
Evaluate current vendor implementation and responsibilities
Provide input into:
Future SOWs
Vendor scopes
Accountability models
Expected Deliverables
Current-state
AEM architecture assessment
Risk and
technical debt analysis
Future-state
support model and team structure
Transition roadmap and execution plan
Governance framework and standards
Documentation strategy and knowledge transfer plan
What Success Looks Like
By the end of this engagement:
CODE PA has a
clear, documented understanding
of the AEM platform
Platform risks and dependencies are
identified and actionable
A
future-state support model
is defined and approved
A
transition plan is underway
Governance and architecture standards are
established
Knowledge is
owned internally-not by vendors
Summary
This is a
high-visibility, high-impact architecture role
focused on transforming a critical government platform.
We are looking for an
AEM expert who can assess, advise, and lead -someone who understands both
how systems are built and how they should evolve .
If you've worked in complex AEM environments and want to shape a platform's future at scale-this role is built for you.
Benefits Overview
Full-time employees are offered a
comprehensive and competitive benefits package , including:
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Medical, dental, and vision health insurance
Life insurance coverage
Short- and long-term disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
with company match and
immediate vesting
Military leave
Training and professional development opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Employee wellness program
Commuter benefits
And more
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Fathom Management, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All employment decisions-including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination-are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.