Lead the development and architecture of AEM digital content sites, managing a team, optimizing performance, and ensuring integrations while mentoring members.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled AEM Technical Lead/Architect to drive the development, architecture, and optimization of our digital content sites and customer experiences. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in the Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) ecosystem, demonstrating proficiency in architecting robust, scalable solutions, optimizing performance, and ensuring seamless front-end and back-end integrations. You will play a crucial role in translating complex business requirements into technical specifications, leading a dedicated team of developers, and fostering a culture of technical excellence and best practices. This role requires a strong understanding of content-based/corporate/marketing websites, with an emphasis on creating intuitive customer journeys.
Key Responsibilities
AEM Solution Leadership & Architecture
The base salary range for this position is $140,000 – $195,000 annually. Actual compensation may vary depending on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled AEM Technical Lead/Architect to drive the development, architecture, and optimization of our digital content sites and customer experiences. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in the Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) ecosystem, demonstrating proficiency in architecting robust, scalable solutions, optimizing performance, and ensuring seamless front-end and back-end integrations. You will play a crucial role in translating complex business requirements into technical specifications, leading a dedicated team of developers, and fostering a culture of technical excellence and best practices. This role requires a strong understanding of content-based/corporate/marketing websites, with an emphasis on creating intuitive customer journeys.
Key Responsibilities
AEM Solution Leadership & Architecture
- Serve as the primary technical expert for AEM-based content sites, guiding the team on best practices, architecture, and solution design within the AEM ecosystem.
- Drive the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance AEM solutions, including performance optimization strategies, efficient front-end integrations, and robust back-end system integrations.
- Provide technical direction and oversight for AEM development efforts, ensuring adherence to architectural standards, project timelines, and enterprise-grade solutions tailored to business needs.
- Lead initiatives to evaluate, recommend, and implement enhancements to the AEM technology stack and related workflows to drive operational efficiencies and improve content delivery.
- Define best practices for AEM development, deployment, and governance across multiple platforms.
- Ensure performance, scalability, and security of AEM applications, integrating with policy administration systems, CRM platforms, and analytics tools for unified customer experiences.
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of AEM developers and QA engineers, fostering their professional growth and ensuring high team productivity.
- Establish and enforce development best practices, coding standards, and conduct thorough code reviews to maintain code quality and system integrity.
- Facilitate effective collaboration within the technical team and with cross-functional stakeholders, including global teams, requiring flexibility for off-hours communication.
- Guide development teams on AEM architecture, code quality, and reusable component design.
- Maintain hands-on proficiency in front-end development, including advanced CSS techniques, HTML5, JavaScript (React, Angular, or Vue.js experience is a plus), to ensure optimal user experience and pixel-perfect implementation of designs.
- Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers to translate Figma designs into functional and visually appealing AEM components and templates.
- Leverage familiarity with web analytics platforms (e.g., Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics), A/B testing methodologies, and personalization strategies to enhance user engagement and drive continuous improvement of our digital platforms.
- Work to implement features that support these optimization efforts within AEM, understanding SEO principles and accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG).
- Possess a strong ability to understand complex business requirements and effectively translate them into detailed technical specifications and actionable development plans.
- Collaborate with marketing, products, development, and design teams to translate business and marketing strategies into scalable, efficient web solutions.
- Act as a strategic partner to marketing technology teams to support demand generation and lead quality through optimized web channel execution.
- Support presales and solutioning activities by providing domain-aligned AEM strategies and estimations.
- Oversee or contribute to the development, authoring, and publishing of high-quality digital content using AEM with a focus on technical accuracy, user engagement, and strategic impact.
- Identify opportunities to automate and streamline content creation, approval, and publishing processes leveraging AEM capabilities and integrations.
- Customize and extend AEM authoring interfaces to optimize editorial productivity and user experience, balancing innovation with governance.
- Manage digital assets and metadata within AEM DAM, ensuring best practices in tagging, versioning, and accessibility.
- 8+ years of experience in web development, with at least 5+ years specifically focused on Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).
- Demonstrated expertise in the AEM ecosystem, including AEM components, templates, OSGi services, Sightly/HTL, JCR, and AEM administration.
- Proven experience in architecting and implementing large-scale, content-rich AEM solutions, particularly for corporate, marketing, or insurance industry websites.
- Strong understanding of performance optimization techniques for AEM sites, including caching strategies, dispatcher configuration, and front-end performance best practices.
- Proficiency in front-end technologies: HTML5, CSS3 (Sass/Less), JavaScript (React, Angular, or Vue.js experience is a plus).
- Strong hands-on experience with Adobe Experience Manager including Sites, Assets, and Forms.
- Deep understanding of specific business processes (e.g., insurance processes like policy servicing, claims, underwriting, and customer engagement) is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in Java, J2EE.
- Experience with AEM integrations using RESTful APIs, SOAP services, and third-party systems.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud hosting models for AEM.
- Familiarity with digital marketing concepts, including web analytics (e.g., Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics), A/B testing platforms, and personalization engines.
- Experience establishing coding standards, conducting code reviews, and implementing CI/CD pipelines for AEM projects.
- Experience working with design tools like Figma and translating designs into technical implementations.
- Working knowledge of content management systems (CMS), with a strong preference for AEM certification.
- Understanding of website analytics and the ability to interpret data to make recommendations/drive decisions.
- Knowledge of SEO principles and their application to website development.
- Familiarity with UX/UI design principles and best practices, including accessibility standards and practices (e.g., WCAG).
- Strong project management skills and experience with related tools (e.g., Workfront, Jira).
- Enthusiasm for embracing AI in workflows, including using existing resources and creating new agents within our environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with prior experience leading teams of 10+ developers and QA members.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global environment, managing priorities and adapting to evolving requirements.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with experience in client-facing roles.
The base salary range for this position is $140,000 – $195,000 annually. Actual compensation may vary depending on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
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