Adobe Experience Manager Solution Architect

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end technical architecture of Subway’s AEM CMS platform, including component design, content modeling, and AEM-as-a-Cloud-Service deployment strategy.
• Architect and maintain a dual-mode CMS delivery model using headless AEM for React-based applications and AEM Edge Delivery Services for marketing web pages.
• Define AEM-side CDN and WAF architecture in partnership with Security and Infrastructure teams, focusing on Akamai caching and origin configuration.
• Collaborate with product, DevOps, and security teams to ensure CMS architecture aligns with the broader Guest Technology roadmap.
• Provide technical mentorship and architectural guidance to AEM developers and author architectural decision records (ADRs).
• Champion AI-assisted workflows and leverage modern engineering tools to accelerate architectural analysis and documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of enterprise web technology experience, with at least 3 years in a senior AEM architect or lead engineer capacity.
• Deep expertise in AEM Sites as a Cloud Service, Content Fragments, and headless delivery patterns.
• Proven experience with AEM Edge Delivery Services for high-traffic web properties.
• Proficiency in React and experience with headless CMS architecture (GraphQL/REST APIs).
• Hands-on experience with Akamai CDN and WAF, including cache strategy and bot mitigation.
• Strong technical foundation in Java, Sling, OSGi, and Apache Felix.

Preferred Qualifications

• Adobe Certified Master (AEM Architect) or Adobe Certified Expert (AEM Sites Developer).
• Experience leading enterprise-scale CMS re-platforming or modernization programs.
• Experience with AEM multi-site management (MSM) and global content localization.
• Familiarity with Adobe Target and Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) for personalization.

Benefits

• Medical and Life insurance plans.
• Pension/401K/RSP options.
• Competitive bonus and mobility allowance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Company holidays and volunteering time.

About the Company

Subway is a global leader in the food industry, supporting thousands of franchisees around the world. Our headquarters team is dedicated to building digital experiences that drive franchisee profitability and strengthen our brand through innovation and high-standard engineering.