AEM Tech Lead

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client seeking an Engineering Lead in Miami, FL.

Key Tasks:
* Design, develop, and support AEM components, integrations, and applications on AEM 6.5 LTS
* Design and maintain event-driven integrations using Apache Kafka (consumers, producers, topic management, secured SASL/SSL configurations)
* Build and maintain Apache Solr integrations for search indexing and content discovery
* Configure and optimize AEM Dispatcher caching strategies, cache invalidation patterns, and dual-flush mechanisms (HTTP + Kafka)
* Integrate Adobe Target, Analytics, and other marketing tools for personalization and measurement
* Build and maintain REST APIs for AEM integrations
* Work with Webpack build tooling, caching strategies, message queues, and NoSQL databases
* Manage CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Maven-based builds, CRX Package Manager deployment, and Nexus artifact management

REQUIREMENTS:
* 4+ years of experience implementing Adobe AEM 6.5/AEM 6.5 LTS
* Strong prior experience as a software developer and senior technical design resource
* Expert-level OSGi knowledge: Declarative Services, @Component/@Reference lifecycle, bundle deployment, and Felix console debugging
* Deep hands-on experience with Apache Sling (Models, Servlets, ResourceResolver) and JCR repository operations (JCR-SQL2 queries, event listeners, replication handlers)
* Strong front-end architecture skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Redux (Rematch), and Ant Design
* Deep expertise in AEM architecture, Apache Sling, OSGi Declarative Services, and Java 8+ (with readiness to adopt Java 21)
* Experience with Apache Kafka for event-driven architecture (consumers, producers, DLQ handling)
* Strong front-end skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Redux, Webpack, and component library integration (Ant Design)
* Experience with AEM Dispatcher configuration, caching strategies, and cache invalidation
* Experience with REST APIs, caching, message queues, and NoSQL databases
* Experience with Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, Maven builds, and CRX Package Manager deployment workflows
* Experience delivering mission-critical systems in a mature Agile organization
* Experience leading remote engineers
* Excellent technical problem-solving skills and aptitude for learning new technologies
* Crystal clear communicator in verbal and written form
* Strong end-to-end accountability and a track record of taking delivery fully to completion
* Clear ownership mindset - not someone who leaves delivery responsibility with another organization
* Solid experience working with offshore teams and driving work through closure across distributed teams
* Scope control and management

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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