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**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, Dev

Ops, 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**
1.
**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.
1.
**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.
1.
**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 Dev

Ops practices for web and mobile applications.

Ensure high availability and scalability using Azure, Red

Hat, Kubernetes, and Docker.

Define API gateway and microservices strategies for scalable backend integrations.
1.
**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 Type

Script.

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.

Solid 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, Red

Hat, Kubernetes, and Docker.

Knowledge of CDN systems like Akamai, Azure FD
Knowledge of testing and Dev

Ops, 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, Type

Script, Node.js, Java and cloud platforms.

Soft Skills: Strong leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
**Who we are**
Sobeys is one of Canada's leading grocery retailers, with more than 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces and banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, Fresh

Co, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drug Stores.

Our 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are passionate about delivering great food and exceptional experiences to our customers and communities.

Learn more about our story and culture: Who We Are (https://jobs.sobeyscareers.com/who-are-we/)
Why Work With Us (https://jobs.sobeyscareers.com/working-with-us/)
**Total Rewards**
We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life.

Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.

Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth.

To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I'm interested” or "Apply" button above.

Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.
**Additional Information**
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We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes.

These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company.

Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.

Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes.

We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process.

Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.
**Job Details**
**Job Family**
Information Technology
**Job Function**
Information Technology - Enterprise and Solutions Architecture
**Pay Type**
Salary
**Hiring Min Rate**
93,000 CAD
**Hiring Max Rate**
127,000 CAD

📌 Solutions Architect - DXP (Mississauga)
🏢 Sobeys
📍 Mississauga