Hiring-Senior Enterprise Web Architect

Hi,

I hope you're doing well. I'm Naveen from Dew Software Inc., and we have an exciting open position that may interest you. Please share your updated resume, and I'll reach out to schedule a convenient time to connect.

Role: Senior Enterprise Web Architect

Location: Santa Clara County, CA, USA-Onsite

Duration: 2 months+ Contract

Experience Required: 15+ years

Project Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Enterprise Architect with 15+ years of experience working with leading digital technologies—particularly AEM, Drupal, GraphQL, , Optimizely, and Storyblok. The successful candidate will serve as a key decision-maker in comprehensive platform comparison and selection, guiding the organization toward a unified and future-proof enterprise architecture. This role is central to our digital transformation journey and will ensure that each chosen technology supports the company's overall objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Required Skills & Experience:

Core Technical Expertise (15+ Years)

Drupal:
12+ years of deep expertise in Drupal 9/10/11 architecture, custom module development, and headless CMS implementation

AEM
: 12+ years of strong demonstrated experience in leading large scale AEM implementation projects (AEM 6.x) from inception to execution to delivery and most recently AEM as a Cloud service. Strong understanding of the entire AEM tech stack – Apache Sling, Apache Felix, OSGI, Jackrabbit Oak, CRX, Dispatcher, Apache Server, Workflows, Replication, Run Modes, JCR Queries, Indexing, Search, Content and Experience Fragment architecture,Clustering, Performance and Security Management, Load testing, CDN, Caching, Load Balancing, AEM deployment topologies. AEM Edge delivery services, GraphQL and OpenAPI with AEM Headless and micro frontends like ReactJS/Next JS.

Architecture
: Good understanding of Microservices architecture, Queueing, API design , API gateways, queueing, different cloud integration patterns, Authentication, Authorization, Security , SSO, IAM, AWS, Cloud Native systems.

Architecture:
Broad understanding of Adobe Stack and integrations – Marketo, Adobe Launch, Target, Analytics, Audience Manager, Adobe IO, Adobe RTCDP, AI integrations for Adobe Experience Cloud.

Architecture
: Strong experience in doing sizing and assessments for scale. Understanding of pros and cons of both AEM and Drupal systems for both headless and headful stacks.

GraphQL:
8+ years of experience designing and implementing GraphQL APIs, schemas, and performance optimization

10+ years of advanced development including SSR, SSG, API routes, and performance optimization

Tailwind CSS:
5+ years of experience with utility-first CSS framework and component design systems

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a similarly related field (or equivalent experience).

Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale technology transformations, balancing innovation with operational realities.

Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with experience influencing C-level executives and technical stakeholders alike.

Leadership experience with cross-functional teams and vendor relationships.

Both AEM and Drupal architecture skills with projects showcasing breadth and depth are mandatory.

Broader understanding of multiple modern CMS systems (eg; Optimizely, StoryBlok )are preferred.

Enterprise Architecture

Extensive experience in enterprise-scale system architecture and design patterns

Proven track record of successful large-scale migrations and system modernization

Deep understanding of microservices, API-first architectures, and distributed systems

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies

Migration & Integration

Hands-on experience with CMS migrations, particularly from monolithic to headless architectures

Expertise in content modeling, data migration strategies, and API design

Knowledge of AEM architecture and integration patterns (highly preferred)

Experience with content delivery networks, caching strategies, and performance optimization

Development & DevOps

Advanced proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, PHP, JAVA and modern development practices

Experience with Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines for both Drupal and Adobe stacks, and automated testing strategies

Knowledge of database design, optimization, and migration patterns

Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability tools