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)
Mayank Verma
Senior Technical Recruiter | Empower Professionals
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mayank@empowerprofessionals.com