AEM Developer Job Boston area,Massachusetts USA,Software Development

Title: AEM Developer

# Open: 1

Company:
Financial Services

Location:
Boston, MA - Hybrid Schedule: Hybrid- 3 days onsite (Tuesday-Thursday)

Hours | shift | On Call | Timezone: 40 hours per week, EST

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 6-10 months

JOB DESCRIPTION:

1. Core Technical Skills

Java and J2EE:
Proficiency in Java and Java-based frameworks (e.g., Spring, Hibernate) is essential.
Sling Framework:
Understanding Apache Sling, which is the web application framework used by AEM to map request URLs to content resources.
OSGi Framework:
Knowledge of OSGi (Open Services Gateway Initiative) for modular development and managing AEM bundles.
JCR (Java Content Repository):
Familiarity with JCR, especially Apache Jackrabbit Oak, which is the repository used by AEM.
RESTful APIs:
Experience in developing and consuming REST APIs for integrations with third-party systems.
HTL (HTML Template Language):
Understanding of HTL (formerly Sightly), the templating language used in AEM.

2. AEM-Specific Knowledge

AEM Components Development:
Ability to create and customize AEM components, templates, and dialogs.
Workflows:
Experience in designing and implementing AEM workflows for automating content processes.
Dispatcher Configuration:
Knowledge of configuring AEM Dispatcher for caching and load balancing.
Content Management:
Familiarity with AEM content authoring, versioning, and publishing processes.
AEM Upgrades and Maintenance:
Experience in upgrading AEM versions and maintaining the platform.

3. Frontend Integration

While primarily a backend role, understanding of frontend technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is helpful for integrating backend services with the frontend.

4. Dev Ops and Deployment

Version Control:
Proficiency in Git or other version control systems.
Build Tools:
Familiarity with tools like Maven or Gradle for building AEM projects.
CI/CD Pipelines:
Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools like Jenkins or Azure Dev Ops.
Cloud Platforms:
Knowledge of Adobe Experience Cloud.

5. Soft Skills

Collaboration:
Ability to work with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, designers, and content authors.
Communication:
Clear communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Time Management:
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

6. Optional but Valuable Skills

Experience with Other Adobe Products:
Knowledge of integrating AEM with Adobe Analytics, Adobe Target, or Adobe Campaign.
Search Integration:
Experience with search platforms like Apache Solr or Elasticsearch.
Personalization and Targeting:
Familiarity with AEM's personalization features and targeting capabilities