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Senior AEM Developer

UST
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/1/2026
Role Description

Senior AEM Developer

Lead II - Software Engineering

Who We Are

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000 practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.

With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.

Visit us at UST.com.

You Are

We are seeking an experienced Senior AEM Developer with approximately ~10 years of hands-on expertise in designing, developing, and deploying large-scale Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong technical depth in AEM, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a proven track record of delivering enterprise-level digital experience platforms.

The Opportunity

  • AEM Development & Implementation
  • Design, develop, and implement AEM components, templates, workflows, and services using AEM 6.x / AEM Cloud Service.
  • Build and maintain highly scalable AEM-based solutions aligned with architectural best practices.
  • Implement custom components using HTL, Sling Models, OSGi, and other AEM frameworks.
  • Technical Leadership
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers.
  • Participate in solution design discussions and contribute to architecture decisions.
  • Ensure adherence to coding standards, secure development practices, and performance optimization.
  • Integration & Collaboration
  • Integrate AEM with third-party systems (APIs, marketing tools, analytics platforms, CRM, etc.).
  • Collaborate with UI/UX teams to implement responsive, user-friendly front-end experiences.
  • Work closely with QA teams to support testing and troubleshooting.
  • Maintenance & Support
  • Perform code reviews, identify performance bottlenecks, and implement improvements.
  • Support deployments, release management, and production issue analysis.
  • Maintain documentation, technical specifications, and solution design documents.

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What You Need

  • 6-8 years of experience in web content management solutions, with a strong focus on Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).
  • Strong expertise in AEM (6.x/Cloud Service), Sling, OSGi, JCR, HTL/Sightly, Dispatcher.
  • Hands-on experience with Java, JEE, Maven, RESTful services.
  • Front-end technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/ES6, React or Angular (preferred).
  • Experience with Adobe Analytics, Target, Launch, Assets, and third-party integrations.
  • Understanding of cloud platforms and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) in AEM Sites or AEM DevOps.
  • Agile/Scrum experience.
  • Edge Deliver services
  • DevOps tools: Git, Jenkins, SonarQube, Docker.
  • Soft Skills
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Leadership and ownership mindset.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Employees receive eleven (11) paid holidays, two (2) weeks of paid vacation per year, and are eligible for health, dental, disability and life insurance.

What We Believe

We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.

Humility

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity

We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

An Equal Opportunity Workplace, Free of Discrimination and Harassment

At UST, we strive to provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We are an equal opportunity employer and employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. Our Human Rights Policy further illustrates our stand on this. We are committed to following fair employment practices that provide equal opportunities to all employees. We do not discriminate or allow harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected status. At UST, we value diversity and believe that a diverse workplace builds a competitive advantage.

Un lugar de trabajo con igualdad de oportunidades y libre de discriminación y acoso

En UST, nos esforzamos por proporcionar un ambiente de trabajo libre de discriminación y acoso. Somos un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades y basa las decisiones de empleo en los méritos y las necesidades del negocio. Estamos comprometidos a seguir prácticas de empleo justas que brinden igualdad de oportunidades a todos los empleados. No discriminamos ni permitimos el acoso por motivos de raza, color, religión, discapacidad, género, origen nacional, orientación sexual, identidad de género, expresión de género, edad, información genética, estado militar o cualquier otro estado legalmente protegido. En UST, valoramos la diversidad y creemos que un lugar de trabajo diverso construye una ventaja competitiva.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

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Skills

adobe experience manager,aem,aem 6.x,react,

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