Senior Technical Architect (AEP, Adobe Experience Platform Lead)

The Opportunity: Implements tactical goals focused on software build, release, deployment, and configuration management, driving efficiency and scalability in application delivery. Optimizes CI/CD pipelines, automates deployment processes, and ensures seamless software integration. Manages large, multi-faceted software implementation projects and operational processes, overseeing release engineering, system configurations, and quality assurance initiatives. Coordinates cross-functional teams to execute strategic implementation plans while maintaining stability and performance across production environments. Works on complex applications delivery challenges that require deep evaluation of infrastructure dependencies, emerging technologies, and security compliance. Adapts existing deployment methodologies and introduces innovative solutions, making strategic departures from traditional approaches to optimize software rollout. Communicates effectively with senior management, advocating for streamlined implementation strategies and enhancing cross-functional collaboration. Strengthens relationships with senior internal and external partners, often persuading and educating stakeholders unfamiliar with technical deployment processes to drive alignment on software delivery best practices. We are seeking an experienced Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise-scale customer experience solutions leveraging Adobe Experience Cloud technologies. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Adobe Experience Platform, customer data architecture, real-time personalization, and marketing technology ecosystems. This role will partner closely with business stakeholders, engineering teams, analytics, and marketing organizations to deliver scalable, secure, and data-driven digital experiences. What we're looking for Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field. Experience: 7+ years of experience in digital marketing technology, enterprise architecture, or customer experience platforms. 3+ years of hands-on experience with Adobe Experience Platform (AEP). Strong expertise in Adobe Experience Cloud products such as: Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) Adobe Real-Time CDP Adobe Journey Optimizer (AJO) Adobe Analytics Adobe Target Adobe Launch / Tags Experience designing customer identity and profile solutions. Strong understanding of APIs, ETL pipelines, data streaming, and cloud-based architectures. Experience integrating Adobe platforms with CRM systems, data lakes, and enterprise applications. Knowledge of customer data governance, consent management, and privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.). Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience working in Agile delivery environments. Preferred Qualifications Adobe certifications related to AEP or Experience Cloud technologies. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Familiarity with SQL, Python, JavaScript, or data engineering concepts. Experience with enterprise integration platforms and event-driven architectures. Background in personalization, omnichannel marketing, or customer journey orchestration Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Enterprise Solution Architecture Customer Data Platforms (CDP) Real-Time Personalization Data Modeling & Integration Marketing Technology Strategy Stakeholder Communication Technical Leadership Problem Solving & Innovation How you will thrive and create an impact Architect and design scalable solutions using Adobe Experience Platform (AEP), Adobe Real-Time CDP, Adobe Journey Optimizer, Adobe Analytics, Adobe Target, and related Adobe Experience Cloud products. Lead end-to-end AEP implementations including schema design, identity management, data ingestion, segmentation, governance, and activation. Define enterprise customer data models and integration strategies across CRM, CMS, data warehouses, CDPs, and marketing automation platforms. Design and oversee real-time customer profile and personalization solutions. Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable technical architectures. Establish best practices for AEP governance, security, data quality, privacy, and compliance. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development and engineering teams. Evaluate existing MarTech ecosystems and recommend optimization strategies. Support solution deployment, testing, troubleshooting, and performance tuning. Create architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and implementation roadmaps. Stay current on Adobe product updates, emerging technologies, and industry trends. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Why Avantor? Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science. The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor. We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today! Pay Transparency: The expected pre-tax pay for this position is $97,500.00 - $156,975.00 Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location. EEO Statement: We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law. 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