About the company
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior AEM Developer based in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain AEM Sites components, templates, content fragments, and other enterprise digital experience capabilities using modern AEM development patterns.
- Build and enhance OSGi services, Sling models, servlets, and Java-based backend functionality within the AEM platform.
- Develop responsive front-end experiences using HTL, JavaScript, and modern development and build tools.
- Implement headless and hybrid content delivery using AEM Content Fragments, GraphQL APIs, and related edge delivery capabilities.
- Develop and migrate solutions to AEM as a Cloud Service while supporting cloud-native CI/CD deployment practices.
- Configure and enhance AEM Assets workflows, DAM customizations, and metadata schemas to improve content management.
- Integrate AEM with Adobe Experience Cloud solutions such as Adobe Target, Analytics, and Campaign, as well as external enterprise systems.
- Implement personalization, A/B testing, and targeted content delivery capabilities to support engaging digital experiences.
- Optimize site performance through caching strategies, Dispatcher configuration, and systematic performance tuning.
- Build and maintain AEM deployment pipelines using tools such as Cloud Manager, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
- Participate in code reviews, establish development standards, document technical decisions, and contribute to long-term platform maintainability.
- Diagnose and resolve production issues across AEM author, publish, and Dispatcher tiers, collaborating with infrastructure teams when required.
- Partner with content authors, designers, product owners, and other stakeholders to improve authoring experiences and translate business needs into effective technical solutions.
- Stay current with AEM releases, AEM as a Cloud Service developments, Edge Delivery Services, and the wider Adobe ecosystem.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- 5+ years of hands-on Adobe Experience Manager development experience, with the source description indicating 8+ years of overall experience for the position.
- Strong expertise in Java, OSGi, Sling, HTL, and core AEM development concepts.
- Strong understanding of AEM architecture, including author, publish, and Dispatcher tiers.
- Hands-on experience with AEM as a Cloud Service and/or AEM 6.5.
- Experience developing Content Fragments, GraphQL APIs, and headless or hybrid content delivery solutions.
- Strong front-end development skills using modern JavaScript and contemporary build tools.
- Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for AEM deployments.
- Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization capabilities across complex AEM environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and take ownership of technical outcomes.
- Adobe Certified AEM Developer credentials are preferred.
- Experience with Edge Delivery Services and Franklin/HLX is a plus.
- Familiarity with Adobe Experience Platform and multi-region or multi-brand AEM implementations is desirable.
- Experience integrating AEM with commerce platforms such as Magento or Salesforce Commerce Cloud is an advantage.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. New H-1B sponsorship is not available for this position; H-1B transfer candidates may be considered.
Conditions
- Annual salary range of $100,000–$160,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and relevant expertise.
- 100% remote position within the United States.
- Full-time, direct employment opportunity.
- Opportunity to work with modern Adobe Experience Manager technologies and enterprise-scale digital platforms.
- Exposure to AEM as a Cloud Service, Adobe Experience Cloud, headless architectures, GraphQL, and cloud-native development practices.
- Career growth opportunities within a technology-focused environment.
- Opportunity to contribute to complex digital transformation and enterprise software initiatives.