AEM Tech Lead Engineer; Java

Global Delivery Consultant at developrec 🚀

Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Tech Lead Java Engineer

Day Rate: Up to £530 per day - OUTSIDE IR35

We are looking for an experienced AEM Tech Lead Engineer for a leading digital consultancy. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading the development of a complex digital platform, providing hands‑on technical leadership, mentoring team members, and ensuring high‑quality outcomes using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and related technologies.

• Lead and mentor the AEM development team, promoting engineering best practices and code quality.
• Architect and implement scalable, high‑performance solutions using AEM CMS, Java (including version 21), REST APIs, Microservices, and Spring frameworks.
• Manage and optimise build and deployment pipelines leveraging Docker, Terraform, and Jenkins.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and cross‑functional teams to ensure timely and high‑quality delivery of platform features.
• Champion continuous improvement across development processes, tools, and practices.

• Proven experience as a Technical Lead on AEM CMS projects.
• Strong proficiency in Java development, including Java 21 and earlier versions.
• Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, Microservices architecture, and Spring frameworks.
• Practical experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Familiarity with modern CI/CD tooling, including Docker, Terraform, and Jenkins.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

This is an opportunity to work within a forward‑thinking digital consultancy environment, leading impactful projects and guiding talented engineers to deliver exceptional digital experiences.

Mid‑Senior level

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Information Technology

IT Services and IT Consulting