AEM Technology Lead and Senior Developer

Role Name: AEM Technology Lead and Senior Developer (Hands on)
Location: New York / Hybrid

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Location: NY / NJ - 3 days in office in Manhattan / NJ

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)