Solutions Architect - DXP

Solution Architect – DXP
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect with 8+ years of experience designing and delivering scalable web and mobile application solutions using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and modern frontend & backend frameworks. This role requires a balance of architectural leadership and hands-on code development & execution.
Location - Mississauga, ON
The ideal candidate brings proven expertise across AEM, React, React Native, and Next.js, along with strong experience in cloud-native architectures, microservices, DevOps, CI/CD, and API-driven integrations. They will own solution design, define technical standards, and guide engineering teams while remaining actively involved in development and technical decision-making.
The candidate must have personally built, delivered, and launched production websites and mobile applications, with end-to-end ownership from development through production release (including App Store and/or Google Play deployments). This role is not suited for candidates with only conceptual or oversight experience – hands-on code development & delivery experience is mandatory.
Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Development

Lead the architecture and development of Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), with deep expertise in AEM Sites, Assets, Adobe Workfront, Workflows, and Headless CMS.
Responsible for creating and documenting High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLD/LLD), focusing on the integration of Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), websites and mobile apps.
Ensure seamless integration of AEM with backend services, APIs, and third-party systems.
Oversee the architecture and development of modern web and mobile applications using React, React Native, and Next.js.
Design and develop scalable, reusable components and front-end architectures for web and mobile platforms.

Web and Mobile App Development & Optimization

Must have hands-on code development & delivery experience in mobile apps and websites.
Lead the architecture and development of React and Next.js websites and React Native mobile applications, ensuring cross-platform performance and scalability.
Architect and implement server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG) strategies in Next.js.
Provide technical mentorship to developers on React, React Native, Next.js, and AEM.
Optimize applications for performance, security, and scalability across different platforms.
Own and lead code reviews, architectural decisions, and technical deep dives.

Performance Optimization & Infrastructure

Optimize web performance through techniques such as lazy loading, CDN, caching, and image optimization.
Proficiency in API development, including Firebase, GraphQL, REST, and backend integrations, with a strong understanding of backend development in Node.js, Java, or Python for designing scalable and efficient API architectures.
Implement CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices for web and mobile applications.
Ensure high availability and scalability using Azure, RedHat, Kubernetes, and Docker.
Define API gateway and microservices strategies for scalable backend integrations.

Governance, Compliance & Documentation

Maintain comprehensive documentation of technical architectures, best practices, and coding standards for HLDs, TDD, NFRs and Sequence Diagrams
Enforce code quality, code coverage, security, and accessibility standards across web and mobile applications.
Align and present solutions with enterprise architecture principles and IT strategies.

Key Skills & Experience

8+ years in solution architecture for AEM, web, and mobile application development.
Must Must Expert-level hands-on coding development and architecture skills in React, React Native, Next.js, and TypeScript.
Deep expertise in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), including AEM Sites, Assets, Workflows, and Headless CMS and integration with Adobe Search, Algolia etc.
Proficiency in API development, Firebase, GraphQL, REST, and backend integrations.
Strong understanding of backend development, including Node.js, Java, or Python, for designing scalable and efficient API architectures following design patterns.
Expertise in scalable cloud deployments on ARO, Azure, RedHat, Kubernetes, and Docker.
Knowledge of CDN systems like Akamai, Azure FD
Knowledge of testing and DevOps, CI/CD Pipelines deployment, and App Store/Play Store deployments.
Strong debugging, problem-solving, code optimization, and system scalability skills.
Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum).

Key Performance Metrics

Code Quality & Maintainability: Adherence to best practices in React, Next.js, and React Native.
Application Performance: Speed, scalability, and uptime of web and mobile applications.
Stakeholder Satisfaction: Collaboration and delivery of business-aligned solutions.
Financial Targets: Cost-effective cloud and infrastructure strategies.

Decision Rights

Owns:

Architectural decisions for the AEM, Azure, web, and mobile applications ecosystems.
Definition of technology stacks and best practices for React, React Native, and Next.js.
Guidelines for performance, privacy, scalability, and security.

Influences:

Enterprise architecture, development teams, and IT infrastructure.

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Job Requirements

Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
Experience: 8+ years in solution architecture, 5+ years in React, React Native, and Next.js, 3+ years in AEM, 3+ years in ARO.
Technical Skills: Expertise in React, React Native, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, Java and cloud platforms.
Soft Skills: Strong leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.