Mid-level Adobe Manager; AEM Developer

Position: Mid-level Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Developer
Job#: 3033827

Job Description:

Mid-level Adobe Experience Manager Developer (Forms)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Developer to support the modernization of digital forms and client-facing experiences. This role will focus on building and enhancing Adaptive Web Forms using AEM Forms, as well as contributing to improvements in development pipelines and delivery efficiency.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in AEM, hands-on experience with form lifecycle development, and familiarity with AI-assisted development tools to accelerate engineering workflows.

Key Responsibilities

* Design, develop, and maintain Adaptive Web Forms using AEM Forms and core components

* Manage the full form lifecycle, including UI development, submission handling, backend integration, and Document of Record (DoR)

* Build and define APIs to support form submissions and integrations

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance development pipelines and deployment processes

* Develop and maintain custom scripts and functionality using JavaScript and AEM tools (Rule Editor, Theme Editor, FDM)

* Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to AEM, including SAML authentication and OSGi bundles

* Support code upgrades, component updates, and deployments using package management tools

* Work with AEM Dispatcher in forms-driven environments

* Apply automated testing practices for Adaptive Forms where applicable

* Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Git Hub Copilot) to improve productivity across coding, testing, and debugging tasks

* Contribute to best practices for AI-assisted development, including prompt engineering and spec-driven workflows

* Participate in CI/CD processes using tools such as Git Hub, Jenkins, Bamboo, or Bitbucket

Required Qualifications

* 3-5 years of experience working with Adobe Experience Manager (on-premise environments)

* Hands-on experience with AEM Forms and Adaptive Web Forms in a headless or component-based architecture

* Experience with:

* Rule Editor, Theme Editor, and Forms Data Model (FDM)

* Custom JavaScript development

* End-to-end form lifecycle implementation

* Strong understanding of core AEM concepts, including API development and integrations

* Front-end development skills (HTML, JSP, JavaScript, and build tools such as NPM/Webpack)

* Experience with code promotion, upgrades, and component deployments

* Knowledge of troubleshooting AEM environments (SAML, OSGi, Dispatcher)

* Experience working with CI/CD tools (e.g., Git Hub, Jenkins, Bamboo, Bitbucket)

* Familiarity with AI coding assistants and their use across development workflows (e.g., Git Hub Copilot)

* Understanding of modern development practices such as spec-driven development, prompt engineering, and AI-assisted workflows

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with headless content delivery architectures

* Proficiency in modern front-end frameworks and technologies such as Angular, React, Type Script, CSS, and Bootstrap

* Experience working with web/application servers (e.g., JBoss, Web Logic, IIS, Apache)

* Knowledge of Web Content Management Systems (WCMS)

* Experience implementing automated testing strategies for forms and front-end applications

Nice-to-Have Skills

* Exposure to agentic workflows and AI-driven development practices

* Ability to define structured specifications from technical design artifacts for AI-assisted implementation

* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If…