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About SH/FT
Shift Paradigm is an execution-led strategic consultancy that bridges the gap between enterprise strategy and technical reality. We partner with Fortune 500 brands and emerging leaders to solve the inherent complexity of modern digital marketing. As partners to the world’s leading MarTech platforms, including Adobe, Salesforce, Optimizely, and Braze, we deploy integrated experts across data analytics, marketing strategy, technology development, engineering, and revenue operations to ensure our clients’ tech stacks don't just exist, but perform.
About the Role
We're looking for a seasoned Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) Technical Lead to join our team. In this role, you'll be the go-to expert for a suite of Adobe technologies – spanning AEP, Real-Time CDP, Adobe Journey Optimizer, and Customer Journey Analytics – serving clients across multiple industries.
You'll balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution: architecting solutions, building within the platforms, and guiding other developers through implementation. You'll work alongside a collaborative team of strategists, analysts, creatives, and engineers working across the broader tech ecosystem – including Salesforce, Marketo, Adobe Experience Manager, and Adobe Target – and you'll be a trusted voice in the room with our clients.
What You'll Do
Technical Leadership & Architecture
Design and architect end-to-end AEP implementations, including data ingestion, schema design (XDM), identity resolution, and segmentation strategies
Lead solution design sessions, translating business requirements into scalable, best-practice technical implementations
Define implementation standards, patterns, and documentation for the AEP ecosystem across client engagements
Break down complex technical implementations into clear, manageable tasks, delegating ownership to other developers and team members
Conduct peer reviews of other developers' work, providing constructive technical feedback and ensuring quality and consistency
Mentor and guide other developers working alongside you on AEP, RTCDP, AJO, and CJA
Hands-On Platform Work
Configure and build within Adobe Experience Platform: data streams, datasets, schemas, sources, destinations, and merge policies
Implement and manage Real-Time CDP audiences, identity graphs, and activation workflows to downstream channels and platforms
Build and optimize customer journeys in Adobe Journey Optimizer, including triggers, decisioning logic, and cross-channel orchestration
Set up and configure Customer Journey Analytics workspaces, connections, data views, and calculated metrics
Collaborate with adjacent developers on integrations with AEM, Target, Marketo, Salesforce, Snowflake, and other ecosystem tools
Client Engagement & Advisory
Serve as a subject matter expert for clients, helping them understand platform capabilities, constraints, and best practices
Lead and participate in discovery sessions, technical workshops, and solution presentations
Recommend implementation approaches based on industry experience, making trade-offs clear and actionable
Translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders including marketing, strategy, and product teams
Stay current with the Adobe product roadmap and proactively bring relevant updates and opportunities to client conversations
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with strategists, analysts, and creatives to ensure technical solutions support campaign goals and data insights
Coordinate with other platform developers (AEM, Salesforce, Target, Marketo) to deliver cohesive, integrated solutions
Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and technical discovery as part of an agile delivery team
What You Bring
Required
5+ years of experience working in the Adobe Experience Cloud ecosystem, with deep, hands-on expertise across AEP, RTCDP, AJO, and CJA
Proven ability to architect and implement AEP solutions from the ground up, including XDM schema design, data ingestion pipelines, and identity resolution
Experience activating audiences from RTCDP to paid media, email, Adobe Target, and other downstream destinations
Hands-on AJO experience building multi-step customer journeys, decisioning, and cross-channel messaging
Strong understanding of CJA configuration, including connections, data views, and Analysis Workspace reporting
Experience with AEP RESTful APIs and Configuration as Code (CaC) best practices and techniques
Experience guiding and reviewing the work of other developers, with a strong eye for implementation quality
Comfortable presenting technical solutions and recommendations directly to clients and stakeholders
Familiarity with adjacent technologies including AEM, Adobe Target, Salesforce, or other marketing/data platforms
Nice to Have
Adobe certifications (e.g., Adobe Certified Expert in RTCDP, CJA or AJO)
Experience with data engineering concepts: SQL, ETL pipelines, API integrations, or event streaming
Familiarity with web data collection via Adobe Web SDK / alloy.js or Launch/Tags
Agency or consultancy background with experience managing multiple client engagements simultaneously
Understanding of data privacy frameworks (GDPR, CCPA) and how they apply to customer data platforms
Why This Role
Work on complex, high-impact engagements across a diverse client portfolio
Shape how our practice approaches the Adobe ecosystem – your architecture decisions matter
Collaborate with experienced practitioners across the full digital experience stack
Grow your craft in a team that values technical depth and client partnership equally
What We Offer
Competitive compensation aligned with your experience and impact
Remote flexibility
Collaborative culture that values diverse perspectives and innovative thinking
Work that makes a measurable difference for your clients
Why SH/FT:
SH/FT is a consultancy built for transformation. We bridge the gap between marketing, data, and technology to unlock growth for some of the world's most recognized brands. At SH/FT you'll shape the future of how organizations connect with their customers through intelligent architecture, scalable systems, and the power of data-driven strategy.
Comp & Benefits
The salary range for this role is $140,000 to $160,000+. Salary is based on several factors including but not limited to skillset, relevant education, level of experience, certifications, and scope of responsibilities.
In addition to base salary, SH/FT offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, Life/AD&D, Flexible Paid Time Off, and various other ancillary benefits and perks.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US.
No relocation assistance can be offered at this time.
