Director, Software Engineering (Adobe - AEM/WorkFront)

WHY DEPT®?

We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world.

THE ROLE

DEPT® is seeking a highly technical, consultative, and hands-on Director, Software Engineering (Adobe - AEM/WorkFront) to join our forward-deployed architecture squad in North America. Mapped back to our platform-agnostic Web Craft, this role is a specialized engineering seat focused on Web Craft excellence. You will step directly into complex client environments to execute deep-dive frontend code audits, optimize rendering speeds, and resolve complex web and asset architecture blockages.

This is a hands-on technical execution role. You will work in tight sprint windows to remediate technical debt, configure permissions pathways, and execute migration tasks from legacy architectures to modern cloud-native content environments, restoring customer confidence and establishing technical stability.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Perform Code & Performance Audits: Execute deep frontend code reviews and implement targeted speed optimizations (e.g., page-load speeds, edge routing configurations, script minimization).
• Deliver Cloud Migrations: Lead hands-on technical migration tasks to transition legacy, on-prem, or managed web environments to modern cloud-native CMS architectures.
• Remediate Asset Workflows: Reconfigure asset taxonomies, permissions, metadata schemas, and Single Sign-On (SSO) paths to unblock creative workflows.
• Implement Decoupled Interfaces: Build and optimize modern headless or decoupled web frontends, ensuring highly performant rendering.
• Support Technical Handoffs: Document code fixes, establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) for client development teams, and transition stabilized assets cleanly.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Frontend Engineering Mastery: 10+ years of software engineering experience focusing on frontend performance, modern CSS/JS frameworks (React, Next.js), and headless web development.
• Web Architecture Excellence: Deep technical understanding of CDN edge routing, web caching layers, Single Sign-On (SSO) configurations, and taxonomy models.
• Required Adobe Experience:

• Hands-on engineering expertise across Adobe Experience Manager (AEM Sites and AEM Assets), including AEM Cloud Service and legacy on-prem/managed versions.
• Direct development experience deploying and tuning AEM Edge Delivery Services (EDS) for high-speed page performance.
• Proven experience utilizing AEM Assets (DAM), configuring asset search facets, and managing creative workflows across Creative Cloud for Enterprise and Adobe Express.
• Experience architecting and integrating commerce capabilities such as products, payment and fulfillment leveraging Adobe Commerce and similar platforms.

• Consultative Mindset: Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work directly with client development teams and explain technical fixes clearly.

Work Environment: Remote position - TRAVEL EXPECTED

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our benefits package:
• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k plan, plus matching
• PTO
• Paid Company Holidays
• Parental Leave

WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU:

DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.

DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.

We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work. Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.

DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture.

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