Position Overview
The AEM Developer will play a key role in designing, building, and optimizing the digital experiences using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) as a Cloud Service. This position focuses on creating scalable, high-performance, and accessible digital solutions - including personalized student portals - that support the client's mission and enrollment goals.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable AEM solutions that align with the digital strategy and student experience goals.
Translate business and stakeholder requirements into technical specifications using AEM Sites, Assets, and Forms.
Develop custom, reusable components, templates, workflows, and integrations using HTL, Java, OSGi, Sling Models, and modern frontend technologies (React preferred).
Manage CI/CD pipelines through Cloud Manager, perform code reviews, testing, and deployments in immutable environments.
Optimize platform performance, including caching strategies, Dispatcher configuration, and Core Web Vitals, especially during high-traffic periods such as enrollment and registration.
Implement and maintain integrations between AEM and enterprise systems using MuleSoft Platform.
Ensure solutions meet accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA / Section 508), security best practices, and client compliance requirements.
Support platform upgrades, migrations, Adobe releases, and provide ongoing production support.
Collaborate effectively within Agile/Scrum teams alongside client IT, content authors, and other stakeholders.
Create clear technical documentation and deliver comprehensive knowledge transfer to internal teams at project milestones and completion.
Mentor junior developers when required.
Requirements Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (equivalent professional experience accepted for contractors).
4+ years of hands-on AEM development and implementation experience.
Minimum 1-2 years working with AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS).
Strong proficiency in Java, HTL (Sightly), OSGi services, Sling Models, CRX/DE, and frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React).
Experience designing and building reusable AEM components, templates, and workflows.
Working knowledge of Cloud Manager for CI/CD, Git version control, and REST API integrations with third-party systems.
Solid understanding of performance optimization (Dispatcher, caching, CDN), security practices, and DevOps principles.
Experience working in Agile environments with strong participation in Scrum ceremonies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to document and transfer knowledge to client teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Adobe Certified Expert - AEM Sites Developer (or higher) certification.
Experience in higher education or developing student-facing digital portals.
Hands-on experience with MuleSoft integrations.
Knowledge of Adobe Analytics, Adobe Target.
Notes:
Remote
40 hours per week (no overtime)
The role follows an 8-hour workday aligned with core business hours of 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM ET.
