Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Developer

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of AEM, coupled with strong hands-on experience in designing and developing solutions using AEM's core features. This role involves working closely with stakeholders to build scalable, secure, and high-performance web solutions that drive our digital presence.

Work Location: Ridgefield Park, NJ

Key Responsibilities:

• Component and Template Development:
• Develop and customize AEM components, templates, and pages using HTL (Sightly), Sling models, and Java.
• Implement AEM solutions leveraging strong knowledge of metadata management, taxonomy, and tagging.
• Content Management:
• Manage and optimize content publishing and unpublishing workflows.
• Plan and execute content migration strategies, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal downtime.
• Replication and Deployment:
• Configure and manage forward and reverse replication in AEM environments.
• Handle AEM deployment processes using Maven, ensuring successful build and deployment pipelines.
• Workflow and Automation:
• Design and develop custom AEM workflows to streamline content authoring and publishing processes.
• Implement and manage automated processes for content updates and management.
• Performance Optimization:
• Optimize the AEM environment for high performance, leveraging Adobe Dispatcher for caching and load balancing.
• Implement best practices for content delivery, including the use of AEM’s Content Delivery Network (CDN) integrations.
• AEM Architecture:
• Design and maintain a scalable AEM architecture, focusing on OSGi, Apache Sling, and Apache Oak.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure AEM solutions are integrated effectively with other enterprise systems.
• Analytics Integration:
• Work with analytics teams to integrate Adobe Analytics with AEM, ensuring accurate tracking of user interactions and content performance.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Adobe Experience Manager:
• 5 years of hands-on experience with AEM, particularly with versions 6.4 and above.
• Expertise in developing components, templates, and AEM pages using HTL (Sightly), Java, and Sling models.
• Strong understanding of AEM's replication mechanisms, including forward and reverse replication.
• Backend Technologies:
• In-depth knowledge of OSGi, Apache Sling, and Apache Oak.
• Experience with developing and deploying AEM solutions using Maven and other build tools.
• Frontend Technologies:
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and HTL (Sightly).
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular) is a plus.
• Performance and Security:
• Strong understanding of Adobe Dispatcher and its role in optimizing AEM performance.
• Knowledge of AEM security best practices, including user management, access controls, and vulnerability management.
• Analytics:
• Familiarity with Adobe Analytics and its integration with AEM for tracking and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) in AEM or related certifications.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices in AEM.
• Experience with databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB
• Understanding of software development best practices and design patterns.
• Work in an agile, rapid development, and prototyping environment.