AEM Technology Lead C2C jobs Manhattan, NY (Hybrid 3 days)

Role: AEM Technology Lead and Senior Developer

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Manhattan, NY (Hybrid 3 days)

 

Job description:

 

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled AEM Technology Lead / Sr. Developer to drive the architecture, design, and delivery of enterprise-grade digital experience platforms using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM). This role requires deep expertise across AEM Sites, Assets (DAM), Headless and Headful architectures, Adobe Analytics, and AEM as a Cloud Service, along with strong hands-on development skills in Java and JavaScript.

 

The ideal candidate will act as a hands-on Technical Lead and Solution Designer / Developer, guiding teams, defining best practices, and delivering scalable, high-performance digital experiences.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Solution Design

·         Lead end-to-end architecture and implementation of AEM-based digital platforms, covering both headless (API-first) and headful (template-driven) architectures

·         Define scalable and reusable solution patterns using Content Fragments, Experience Fragments, GraphQL APIs, and SPA frameworks

·         Drive adoption of AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS), including cloud-native architecture, CI/CD, and containerized deployments [MohanGupta-AEM-DEV | PowerPoint]

 

AEM Development & Engineering

·         Design and develop AEM components, templates, workflows, and services using Sling Models, OSGi, and HTL

·         Build and manage AEM Sites and Assets (DAM) for enterprise content and digital asset management

·         Integrate AEM with enterprise systems via REST/SOAP APIs and middleware platforms

·         Implement scalable caching, CDN strategies, and performance optimization

 

Adobe Experience Cloud Integration

·         Integrate AEM with Adobe Analytics, Adobe Launch, and other Experience Cloud solutions to enable data-driven personalization and insights

·         Support advanced use cases such as personalization, content targeting, and omnichannel experience delivery

 

Headless & Frontend Architecture

·         Lead development of headless CMS solutions leveraging GraphQL, JSON APIs, and modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular)

·         Deliver high-quality front-end experiences with JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, ensuring responsive and accessible UI

 

Cloud & DevOps

·         Define and implement CI/CD pipelines, DevOps processes, and automated deployments for AEM environments

·         Manage AEM environments (Author, Publish, Dispatcher) aligned with best practices

·         Drive modernization initiatives including migration from on-prem AEM to AEM Cloud Service

 

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

·         Provide technical leadership and mentorship to distributed development teams

·         Collaborate with business stakeholders, marketing teams, and architects to align solutions with business goals

·         Own technical governance, code quality, and platform scalability

 

Required Skills & Experience

Core Technical Skills

8 to 12+ years of experience in digital platforms, with 5+ years in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)

 

Strong expertise in:

·         AEM Sites, Assets (DAM), Forms

·         Headless CMS (Content Fragments, GraphQL)

·         AEM Core Components and Editable Templates

·         Strong hands-on development in:

·         Java / J2EE (Spring, Servlets)

·         JavaScript (ES6+, React/Angular preferred)

 

AEM Architecture & Platform Knowledge

Deep understanding of:

·         Sling, OSGi, JCR repository

·         AEM workflows, content modeling, and personalization

·         Multi-site management, localization, and governance

·         Experience with AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS)

 

Adobe Ecosystem

·         Hands-on experience with:

·         Adobe Analytics (tracking, data layer, reporting)

·         Adobe Launch / Tag Management

·         Adobe Experience Cloud integrations

·         Understanding of digital marketing ecosystem and content lifecycle

 

Cloud & DevOps

Experience with:

·         CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub, Maven)

·         Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

·         Performance optimization and scalability

 

Preferred Qualifications

·         Experience in Financial Services / Insurance industry (CX transformation use cases)

·         Adobe certifications (AEM Developer / Architect)

·         Experience in large-scale, multi-region AEM implementations

·         Exposure to personalization, CDP, or MarTech platforms

 

Key Competencies

·         Strong problem-solving and architecture skills

·         Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex programs

·         Excellent communication and stakeholder alignment capabilities

·         Passion for innovation in digital experience and customer engagement

 

Success Metrics / KPIs (Optional – for Leadership Roles)

·         Platform scalability and performance benchmarks

·         Time-to-market for digital releases

·         Reusability of components and reduction in technical debt

·         Adoption of headless and cloud-native architecture

· Business impact (conversion rates, engagement via Analytics)