Sr AEM Developer-W2 Position

Sr AEM Developer

Experience Required: 8+ Years

Location: Jersey city, NJ

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Senior/Lead Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Developer to join our digital team. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in AEM architecture, development best practices, and enterprise-level integrations. This role requires the ability to lead complex development efforts, mentor junior team members, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and secure digital experiences.

1. Technical Leadership & Architecture (40%):

   • Lead the technical design and implementation of large-scale AEM solutions, ensuring alignment with overall enterprise architecture and performance goals.

   • Define and enforce AEM development standards, performance optimization techniques, and governance frameworks across development teams.

   • Conduct feasibility studies and provide technical estimates for new features and projects.

   • Drive the migration strategy and implementation for AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS) adoption, focusing on best practices for cloud-native development.

2. Hands-On Development (40%):

   • Design, develop, and maintain robust AEM components, templates, and services using modern AEM concepts (Sling Models, component-driven development).

   • Implement complex AEM features, including custom workflows, OSGi services, Schedulers, and personalization logic using Adobe Target or similar tools.

   • Develop and optimize frontend code (HTML, CSS/SASS, JavaScript/React/Vue) integrated with AEM's component structure, ensuring accessibility (WCAG) and responsiveness.

3. Integration & DevOps (10%):

   • Architect and implement integrations between AEM and external systems (e.g., e-commerce platforms, CRM, PIM, Analytics) via REST, GraphQL, or microservices.

   • Optimize and manage the CI/CD pipelines (preferably using AEM Cloud Manager) to facilitate rapid, high-quality, and automated deployments.

   • Ensure security compliance by adhering to OWASP standards and implementing necessary AEM security configurations.

4. Mentorship & Quality Assurance (10%):

   • Mentor and coach mid-level and junior developers on AEM best practices, code quality, and debugging techniques.

   • Lead code reviews and technical knowledge-sharing sessions.

   • Troubleshoot and resolve complex performance, scalability, and stability issues within the AEM environment.

• AEM Core & Architecture: Expert-level knowledge of the AEM stack (Granite, Sling, JCR, OSGi) and AEM architecture patterns. Proven experience with AEM versions 6.x and ideally, AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS).

• Java & OSGi: Deep proficiency in Java development, object-oriented design, and developing and consuming OSGi services, Servlets, and Filters.

• AEM Frontend: Strong understanding of the AEM Sightly (HTL) templating language and client library management. Expertise in modern JS frameworks (React, Vue, or Angular) integration with AEM.

• Database/Search: Experience with Oak indexing, optimization, and implementing search solutions using Adobe Search & Promote or Elasticsearch/Solr.

• API/GraphQL: Extensive experience with AEM Headless capabilities, including defining and optimizing GraphQL queries for content delivery.

• DevOps: Expertise in standard development tools: Maven, Git, Jenkins/Cloud Manager, and code quality tools like SonarQube.

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) - AEM Architect or AEM Developer certification.

• Experience with the wider Adobe Experience Cloud (Target, Analytics, Audience Manager).

• Prior experience in a consulting environment or leading a multi-vendor development team.