Senior AEM Developer

Position: Senior AEM Developer

Location: Boston, MA

Hybrid Onsite: 3 days a week (Tue, Wed, Thurs)

Duration: 10 Month Contract

2nd Round Interview will be Onsite- face to face  

Summary:

• This is a mid-senior level role that will serve as an expert in AEM development.
• The ideal candidate would be local to Boston and has strong interpersonal, communication (written and oral), and analytical skills.
• While this is primarily a backend role, the candidate must have some front-end experience for when needed.

Core Technical Skills

• Java and J2EE: Proficiency in Java and Java-based frameworks (e.g., Spring, Hibernate) is essential.
• Sling Framework: Understanding Apache Sling, which is the web application framework used by AEM to map request URLs to content resources.
• OSGi Framework: Knowledge of OSGi (Open Services Gateway Initiative) for modular development and managing AEM bundles.
• JCR (Java Content Repository): Familiarity with JCR, especially Apache Jackrabbit Oak, which is the repository used by AEM.
• RESTful APIs: Experience in developing and consuming REST APIs for integrations with third-party systems.
• HTL (HTML Template Language): Understanding of HTL (formerly Sightly), the templating language used in AEM.

2. AEM-Specific Knowledge

• AEM Components Development: Ability to create and customize AEM components, templates, and dialogs.
• Workflows: Experience in designing and implementing AEM workflows for automating content processes.
• Dispatcher Configuration: Knowledge of configuring AEM Dispatcher for caching and load balancing.
• Content Management: Familiarity with AEM content authoring, versioning, and publishing processes.
• AEM Upgrades and Maintenance: Experience in upgrading AEM versions and maintaining the platform.

3. Frontend Integration

• While primarily a backend role, some understanding of frontend technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is helpful for integrating backend services with the frontend.

4. DevOps and Deployment

• Version Control: Proficiency in Git or other version control systems.
• Build Tools: Familiarity with tools like Maven or Gradle for building AEM projects.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools like Jenkins or Azure DevOps.
• Cloud Platforms: Knowledge of Adobe Experience Cloud.