Senior AEM Development Lead

Job Title :

- Senior AEM Development Lead

Employment Type

:

- W2

Duration :

- Long Term

Visa Type :

- All Visa applicable which are ready for W2

Location :

- Atlanta, GA /Overland Park, KS

Job Overview:

As a Senior AEM Development Lead, you will play a critical role in architecting, developing, and leading the delivery of Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) solutions. You’ll oversee a team of developers while collaborating with stakeholders to design systems that balance technical innovation with business needs. Your expertise in AEM and proficiency with front-end technologies, particularly Alpine

JS, will be pivotal in ensuring the delivery of exceptional digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership:
  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of AEM developers, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality projects.
  • Define and enforce best practices in AEM development and front-end integration.
  • Serve as the go-to expert for AEM architecture, workflows, and best practices.
• AEM Development:
  • Architect and implement custom AEM components, templates, and workflows.
  • Drive AEM development efforts, including back-end (Sling, JCR) and front-end development.
  • Optimize and maintain scalable AEM-based platforms.
• Front-End Development:
  • Develop responsive and dynamic front-end components using Alpine
    
    JS, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
  • Ensure seamless integration of front-end technologies with AEM back-end systems.
  • Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate designs into functional, accessible user interfaces.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:
  • Work closely with product managers, designers, QA teams, and other stakeholders to align development efforts with business objectives.
  • Act as a liaison between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, communicating technical concepts effectively.
• Code Quality and Optimization:
  • Oversee code reviews to maintain high coding standards and ensure the performance, security, and scalability of solutions.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues within AEM environments.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience and Technical
  
  Skills:
  • 9+ years of experience in AEM development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Expertise in AEM 6.x+ architecture, including Sling, OSGi, JCR, and Dispatcher.
  • Proficiency in Alpine
    
    JS and modern front-end development frameworks (e.g., JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and SCSS).
  • Hands-on experience integrating AEM with third-party APIs and services.
  • Strong understanding of Dev Ops practices, including CI/CD pipelines, Git, and code deployment strategies.
• Architectural Knowledge:
  • Proven experience designing scalable AEM solutions that align with business and technical requirements.
  • Familiarity with cloud-based AEM implementations, including Adobe Experience Cloud.
• Development Practices:
  • In-depth knowledge of responsive, accessible, and performance-optimized web development.
  • Experience with automated testing frameworks for front-end and back-end systems.

Preferred

Skills:

• Knowledge of other front-end frameworks (e.g., Vue.js, React, or Angular).
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with personalization and analytics tools within AEM.
• Understanding of SEO best practices and web performance optimization.

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• A proactive problem-solver with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.