Solution Architect: Java/J2EE AEM Lead

Summary
Marcom is the creatively-led global team that oversees Apple's consumer facing marketing. We ensure the flawless development and execution of world-class communications across all medias and platforms. Every day, hundreds of millions of Apple customers around the world interact with our products. We drive the strategy and creative work that provide both new and existing customers with simple, engaging and inspiring marketing experiences.

Marcom's Interactive Engineering team works on high-impact projects that serve various Apple lines of business. We use modern technologies to evolve and deliver solutions on a worldwide scale. Working with a variety of multi-functional teams, Interactive Engineering delivers experiences with an excellent group of software engineers while having fun along the way. The team is exciting and fast-paced; it's a great place for people with exacting standards who want their work to matter.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Java/J2EE Architect/Lead with deep experience in full stack web application development, specifically with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM). This role is critical to the evolution of Apple's brand as you will be working with the teams taking apple.com to the next phase of its evolution. In addition to a strong technical background, the ideal candidate must possess outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills. The position requires excellence in communication and building consensus among peers and across teams, motivating team members to do their best work, and the ability to work well with partners from a wide range of backgrounds with varying levels of technical knowledge.



Description
The Architect/Lead will work closely with business stakeholders to understand their requirements, define solutions, and determine future strategies for architecture and application development. You will work with members of multiple teams diagnosing, debugging, and upgrading complex systems, and participating in investigating build, deployment, and operational issues. You will collaborate with other technical teams on DevOps responsibilities for application deployment, performance, monitoring, reliability and scalability.

Responsibilities include but will not be limited to:
- Leading teams of developers in a fast paced environment where multiple releases daily are a fact of life in tight deadlines
- Forging trusting relationships within a diverse team and across organizations
- Maintaining outstanding attention to details and a deep commitment to excellence within the team
- Working within tight timelines to solve critical issues
- Working equally well with people in creative and technical positions

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