Lead AEM Software Developer

Role Description

Drive the end-to-end evolution and modernization of lumen.com by leveraging full-stack engineering expertise, cloud-native architecture, and an AI-first approach to software development, delivery, and operations.

This role is responsible for designing and building scalable, high-performance digital experiences on Adobe Experience Manager as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS), integrating robust APIs and services, and accelerating platform transformation through aggressive adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of scalable solutions on AEMaaCS, ensuring performance, resiliency, and cloud-native best practices.
• Drive AI-enabled development practices, including:
  • AI-assisted coding, testing, and code reviews.
  • Automation of development workflows and documentation.
  • Use of AI for personalization, content optimization, and platform intelligence.
• Build and integrate APIs, microservices, and composable architectures to support modern digital experiences.
• Collaborate closely with Product, UX, Architecture, and Engineering teams to deliver customer-facing capabilities aligned with business goals.
• Act as a critical bridge between US-based stakeholders and India engineering teams, translating business requirements into clear technical execution plans.
• Accelerate decision-making, reduce delivery friction, and ensure alignment across distributed teams and time zones.
• Contribute to platform modernization initiatives, including migration from legacy systems to modern frameworks and architectures.
• Promote engineering excellence through best practices in CI/CD, observability, performance, and security.

Qualifications

• 5 years professional experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), preferably AEMaaCS.
• 6 years professional experience in modern frontend frameworks (React or Vue.js), and building scalable user interfaces.
• Demonstrated experience or strong interest in AI-assisted software development practices.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to:
  • Improve development velocity and code quality.
  • Support automation of repetitive engineering tasks.
  • Contribute to enhanced digital experiences through intelligent capabilities.
• Experience designing and consuming APIs and distributed systems, with a good understanding of integration patterns and service-based architectures.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms and scalable architectures, ideally with experience in cloud-native or SaaS environments.
• Proven experience working in Agile product delivery environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Experience working with global teams and stakeholders, with strong communication and alignment skills.
• Mindset oriented toward continuous improvement, innovation, and adoption of emerging technologies in a pragmatic way.

Compensation

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

• $105,786 - $140,047 in these states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, WY.
• $111,074 - $148,099 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, RI.
• $116,364 - $155,152 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, WA.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing.