AEM Developer Full stack -Contract / Remote

Certified AEM Developer -fullstack/ Pearson Experience is mandatory

Remote

Contract -1 year

Shift -US Shift

Exp -5+ Years

Hands On

Implement and maintain integrations between AEM and enterprise systems using MuleSoft Platform.

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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 universitys 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.
• Ensure solutions meet accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA / Section 508), security best practices, and university compliance requirements.
• Support platform upgrades, migrations, Adobe releases, and provide ongoing production support.
• Collaborate effectively within Agile/Scrum teams alongside University 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

• Preferred Prior UMGC or USM Experience
• 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.