Lead AEM Developer

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Lead AEM Developer to lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) solutions. This role serves as a senior technical contributor responsible for solution architecture, engineering excellence, technical leadership, and mentoring development teams across complex digital experience initiatives.

The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on AEM expertise with the ability to guide teams, influence technical direction, and partner with architects, business stakeholders, and clients to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities

- Design, architect, and implement complex Adobe Experience Manager solutions across AEM 6.5, AEMaaCS, and Edge Delivery Services (EDS) platforms.

- Serve as a senior technical leader and subject matter expert for Adobe Experience Manager, providing guidance on architecture, best practices, and implementation approaches.

- Lead all phases of the software development lifecycle, from solution design and technical planning through development, deployment, optimization, and ongoing support.

- Drive technical design decisions and establish development standards to ensure scalable, maintainable, and high-quality solutions.

- Design and oversee integrations between AEM and marketing technology platforms, customer data platforms, analytics solutions, and other enterprise systems.

- Lead technical discussions with clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams, translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

- Mentor and guide developers through code reviews, technical problem-solving, and professional development.

- Evaluate technical risks, identify dependencies, and recommend mitigation strategies throughout project delivery.

- Ensure adherence to coding standards, documentation requirements, security practices, and quality assurance processes.

- Provide effort estimates, project scoping, and technical recommendations for new initiatives and enhancements.

- Coordinate technical workstreams and provide oversight to ensure successful delivery against project timelines and quality expectations.

- Work independently with minimal supervision while providing technical leadership across multiple projects and teams.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.

- 4+ years of hands-on Adobe Experience Manager development experience.

- 6+ years of overall Java-based enterprise application development experience.

- Deep expertise with:
- AEM Sites

- AEM Assets

- Sling

- OSGi

- JCR

- HTL/Sightly

- Oak Repository

- REST APIs

- Java

- Experience designing and implementing solutions within AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS).

- Experience leading development teams or serving as technical lead on digital experience projects.

- Proven experience conducting code reviews and providing technical mentorship.

- Strong understanding of software design patterns, secure coding practices, and performance optimization.

- Experience working in Agile delivery environments.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- Adobe Certified Expert or Adobe Professional certification.

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native architectures, and DevOps practices.

- Prior consulting or client-facing experience managing complex enterprise engagements.

The annual salary range for this position is $94,000 - $120,000. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits available with this position include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance,

• Life insurance,

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance,

• 401k,

• Flexible paid time off,

• At least 15 paid holidays per year,

• Paid sick and safe leave, and

• Paid parental leave.

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