Content Management Developer (Local Candidates to Minneapolis, MN Only)

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Job Title: Content Management Developer (Java / Apache Sling)

Location: Minneapolis, MN (Onsite – Local Candidates Only)

Duration: 12 Months

Experience Required: 10 Years

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Content Management Developer to design, build, and support content-driven websites and applications using Java and Apache Sling. This role focuses on backend development, CMS components, and content delivery systems, with strong exposure to AEM/DAM platforms and integrations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop CMS features using Java and Apache Sling.
• Build and maintain content components, templates, and reusable modules.
• Design and develop REST APIs to deliver content across web and mobile platforms.
• Work with content repositories and structured content models (JCR).
• Integrate CMS with Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems and other enterprise tools.
• Troubleshoot issues and enhance performance of content applications.
• Configure and manage DAM platforms (AEM Assets or equivalent) including:
• Metadata schemas, taxonomies, and controlled vocabularies
• Folder structures and asset lifecycle management
• Permissions, user roles, and access control (RBAC)
• Configure workflows for content lifecycle (upload, review, approval, publish).
• Implement automation for metadata mapping, asset processing, and renditions.
• Support content migration into AEM DAM and integration with external platforms (e.g., Workfront).
• Maintain documentation and ensure best practices for content governance and delivery.
  
  

Skills & Product Knowledge

• DAM platform configuration (AEM Assets or equivalent DAM) Metadata schemas, controlled vocabularies, taxonomies
  
  

Folder structures, asset lifecycle management

• Permissions, user groups, and role-based access
• Workflow configuration (upload, review, approval, publish)
• Automation tools: triggers, metadata mapping, renditions. Content rendition rules and asset processing pipelines
• Understanding of content delivery integrations
• Basic scripting knowledge (JSON, XML, YAML), Node.js, Java, Sling, OSGi, JCR, SQL
• Knowledge of Workfront & Marketo
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong experience in Java development.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Sling, OSGi, and JCR repositories.
• Experience building content-based applications and CMS platforms.
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, XML.
• Familiarity with Git and modern web technologies.
• Experience with SQL and backend data handling.
• Strong understanding of content delivery and integration patterns.
  
  

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), especially AEM Assets (DAM)
• Exposure to headless CMS architectures
• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Experience with Node.js
• Familiarity with Workfront, Marketo, or similar marketing tools
• Knowledge of automation pipelines and asset processing workflows
  
  

Additional Skills:

• Experience with DAM configuration including metadata schemas, workflows, and automation
• Understanding of content lifecycle and governance models
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders