Front End Architect

Position Overview

Blue Acorn iCi is seeking an EDS Front End Architect to lead the design and development of high-performance, scalable, and maintainable front-end architectures leveraging Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and Adobe Edge Delivery Services (EDS). This role will drive the implementation of complex digital experiences across enterprise platforms while ensuring alignment with best practices, brand standards, performance, accessibility, and customer expectations.

You will collaborate closely with UX, engineering, product, and architecture teams to deliver scalable, personalized, and high-performing digital experiences. The ideal candidate combines deep front-end architecture expertise with hands-on Adobe Edge Delivery Services experience and a passion for modern web development.

Location: Remote - United States
 

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Technical Leadership

• Define, design, and document front-end architecture for enterprise-scale web applications integrated with Adobe Edge Delivery Services (EDS) and Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).
• Establish coding standards, performance optimization strategies, and scalability plans for front-end solutions.
• Ensure architectural alignment with accessibility (WCAG 2.1), security, and compliance standards.
• Lead the overall EDS migration architecture and technical approach.
• Assess websites and define migration patterns and implementation best practices.
• Identify technical dependencies, risks, and architectural considerations.
• Develop migration methodology and a scalable implementation approach.
• Support effort estimation, delivery planning, and technical governance.

Solution Development

• Lead the development of reusable front-end components and templates leveraging Adobe Edge Delivery Services, AEM SPA Editor, and React (preferred) or Angular.
• Integrate Adobe Experience Manager with Adobe Experience Cloud solutions, including Adobe Target, Adobe Analytics, and Adobe Journey Optimizer (AJO), to deliver personalized, data-driven experiences.
• Implement responsive, cross-browser, and cross-platform solutions.

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Partner with backend teams to define API contracts and ensure seamless integration between services and front-end applications.
• Mentor developers, conduct code reviews, and foster a high-performing engineering culture.
• Collaborate with UX/UI teams to ensure design fidelity and optimal user experiences.

Technical Strategy

• Stay current with emerging front-end frameworks, Adobe technology updates, and industry best practices.
• Identify opportunities to leverage Adobe Edge Delivery Services for improved content delivery, personalization, and experience optimization.
• Advocate for continuous improvement across deployment pipelines, CI/CD processes, and automated testing for front-end codebases.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

• 8+ years of professional front-end development experience, including 3+ years in an architect or technical lead role.
• Proven expertise in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) front-end development, particularly AEM SPA Editor.
• Hands-on experience with Adobe Edge Delivery Services (EDS), including configuration, deployment, and integration.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, React (preferred) or Angular, HTML5, CSS3, and SASS.
• Solid understanding of REST and GraphQL API integration, asynchronous data handling, and caching strategies.
• Experience with performance tuning, code splitting, and lazy loading for large-scale applications.
• Strong understanding of responsive design, accessibility standards, and SEO optimization.

Professional Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to lead by influence and foster collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance technical excellence with business priorities.

Platform Experience

Candidates should have experience with the following platforms and technologies:

• Adobe Edge Delivery Services (EDS)
• Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)
• Adobe Experience Cloud
• Adobe Target
• Adobe Analytics
• Adobe Journey Optimizer (AJO)
• React (preferred) or Angular
• JavaScript/TypeScript
• HTML5, CSS3, and SASS
• REST and GraphQL APIs

Preferred Qualifications

Nice to Have

• Adobe Certified Expert (AEM Sites Architect or AEM Sites Developer).
• Experience with Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) integration.
• Familiarity with cloud hosting platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Experience with containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines, including Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
• Knowledge of headless CMS architectures and JAMstack approaches.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $150,000–$210,000 annually. Actual compensation may vary depending on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

About Blue Acorn iCi

Blue Acorn iCi, a business unit of Infosys Nova Holdings, LLC, is a digital experience partner helping global brands design, build, and optimize the future of customer engagement. We blend data, design, and technology to deliver connected commerce and content solutions that drive measurable results.

Specializing in the Adobe Experience Cloud, we provide end-to-end services across commerce, content, analytics, and customer insights. Backed by Infosys, we’re growing fast—and we’re looking for exceptional talent to grow with us.

Our teams work at the intersection of strategy and execution—solving complex challenges for industry leaders in healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and beyond. From large-scale digital transformation programs to platform implementations and ongoing optimization, we bring deep expertise and a collaborative mindset to every engagement.

Why Join Us?

Blue Acorn iCi is a place for curious thinkers, smart builders, and digital pioneers. We’re more than a consultancy—we’re a team of innovators helping the world’s top brands shape the future of digital.

Here, you won’t just contribute to a project—you’ll drive meaningful outcomes, collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, and grow your skills in a high-impact, high-growth environment. We believe great work starts with great people, and we’re committed to creating a culture where talent thrives, ideas spark change, and results speak for themselves.

If you’re ready to push boundaries, deliver real value, and help shape the next generation of digital experiences—this is your place.

***For US based roles, candidates must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. Infosys Nova Holdings, LLC does not provide immigration or visa sponsorship for this position (including H4 EAD, H‑1B, OPT, CPT, TN, O‑1, E‑3, or J‑1 visas).***

Full Time, Non-Temporary Employees enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, disability, paid time off, 401(k), and more!

Blue Acorn iCi is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.

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