AEM Developer

As a Senior Developer, the individual will participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle which includes development, implementation, documentation, testing, deployment and support of the applications developed. These applications include customer-facing websites and company/departmental intranet sites. As a team member working in an Agile/Scrum environment, the Senior Developer will collaborate with architects and other team members on translating wireframes/creative designs into functional & technical requirements and subsequently into a working application.


PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Gathers all appropriate business information, analyzes environment, documents technical requirements, and maps requirements to a design. Codes, tests and debugs to deliver final product. Works with product owner, scrum master and business analysts to understand and evaluate business activities.
• Develops, tests, and implements internet and intranet applications using enterprise approved technologies, ensuring high performance and security when released to production. Assists with story creation and sizing for projects. Works with Jira and Confluence to manage user stories, requirements, and support documentation.
• Serves as an expert in AEM development, including knowledge of UX best practices and pattern library development. Designs and builds reusable AEM and UI components. Keeps technical skills current and is well-versed in several areas of technology. Evaluates new products & libraries and recommends those that are appropriate for current or future working environment.
• Provides technical leadership for the development team, representing them in business-facing dealings, takes ownership in the sprint delivery and resolves functional & technical issues.
• As a senior developer, ensures that quality of code is high for themselves as well as for other team members. Performs code reviews and ensures that the team adheres to common coding standards. Expected to lead, coach, and mentor junior team members and offshore developers.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as requested.

• Over 5+ years software development experience
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with AEM development
• Strong technical expertise in web development technologies including HTML, HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript, JQuery, JSON, XML, Bootstrap, SASS/LESS or another pre-processor
• Experience developing responsive web pages and with web accessibility (WCAG)
• Working knowledge of Apache Sling, Apache Felix, Apache and Application server logs, JCR, OSGI, RESTful web services
• Ability to write well-designed, well-tested, high-quality code in an Agile development environment
• Familiarity with continuous integration, unit & automated test execution and build tools such as Jenkins & Maven
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (both written and oral) & analytical skills; must be team-oriented and deadline-driven