Senior Next.js Tech Lead / Solution Architect (AEM Headless Specialist)

SMX USA

Atlanta, GA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$87.50 Per Hour
SKILLS
Adobe Product Family, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Services, Best Practices, Blueprints, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Consulting, Content Management Systems (CMS), Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Customer Relations, DevOps, Docker, ECMAScript, Enterprise Architecture, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), GraphQL, Identify Issues, JavaScript, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microsoft Windows Azure, Performance Tuning/Optimization, REST (Representational State Transfer), React.js, Release Management/Engineering, Software Development, Standards Development, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
4 days ago

Job Title: Senior Next.js Tech Lead / Solution Architect (AEM Headless Specialist)

 Location: Atlanta, GA / Denver, CO (Onsite)

 Duration: 12+ Months Contract

 Employment Type: Contract

 

Job Overview

Seeking a highly experienced Senior Next.js Tech Lead / Solution Architect with deep expertise in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Headless implementations to join a strategic enterprise digital transformation initiative. This role requires a hands-on technical leader who can drive architecture decisions, lead development teams, and deliver scalable, API-first digital experiences leveraging modern composable architecture principles.

 

The ideal candidate will combine strong frontend engineering expertise with enterprise architecture experience and a proven track record of delivering large-scale headless CMS solutions.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise-scale Next.js and React applications.
  • Architect and deliver Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Headless solutions using modern composable architecture principles.
  • Define technical roadmaps, solution blueprints, and best practices for frontend and headless CMS platforms.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, UX teams, and engineering leadership.
  • Drive API-first architecture and integration strategies across multiple enterprise systems.
  • Provide technical leadership, code reviews, mentoring, and guidance to development teams.
  • Optimize application performance, scalability, security, and maintainability.
  • Ensure adherence to enterprise architecture standards and development best practices.
  • Support deployment, release management, and production troubleshooting activities.

 

Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years of software development experience with at least 3+ years in Solution Architecture or Technical Leadership roles.
  • Expert-level experience with:
  • Next.js
  • React.js
  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript (ES6+)
  • Strong hands-on experience architecting and implementing Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Headless solutions.
  • Deep understanding of Headless CMS concepts and composable digital experience platforms.
  • Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and GraphQL services.
  • Strong knowledge of modern frontend architecture patterns and micro-frontend concepts.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Proven ability to lead distributed development teams and drive enterprise architecture initiatives.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with AEM Content Fragments and Experience Fragments.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns.
  • Adobe AEM certifications preferred.
  • Experience working in large consulting organizations and client-facing environments.

 

Mandatory Skills

  • Next.js
  • React.js
  • Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Headless
  • Solution Architecture
  • API-First Architecture
  • GraphQL
  • TypeScript
  • Technical Leadership
  • Enterprise Web Applications

 

Nice to Have

  • Micro Frontends
  • AWS / Azure
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • CI/CD
  • Adobe Experience Cloud

 

Interview Process

  • Technical Screening
  • Client Technical Round
  • Architectural Discussion
  • Final Client Review

 

About the Company

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SMX USA