AEM Developer (Backend)

Title: AEM Developer (Backend)

Location: Hybrid onsite 3 days in Boston (core days: Tues- Thurs)

Duration: 6 - 10 months

Start: ASAP

Interview Process: 2 rounds virtual

Manager Notes: This is a mid-senior level role that will serve as an expert in AEM development. The ideal candidate would be local to Boston and has strong interpersonal communication (written and oral) and analytical skills. This individual must be team-oriented and deadline driven. 5 years of experience at minimum. While this is primarily a backend role the candidate must have some front end experience for when needed. Financial services experience is a plus but not required.

1. Core Technical Skills

Java and J2EE: Proficiency in Java and Java-based frameworks (e.g. Spring Hibernate) is essential.

Sling Framework: Understanding Apache Sling which is the web application framework used by AEM to map request URLs to content resources.

OSGi Framework: Knowledge of OSGi (Open Services Gateway Initiative) for modular development and managing AEM bundles.

JCR (Java Content Repository): Familiarity with JCR especially Apache Jackrabbit Oak which is the repository used by AEM.

RESTful APIs: Experience in developing and consuming REST APIs for integrations with third-party systems.

HTL (HTML Template Language): Understanding of HTL (formerly Sightly) the templating language used in AEM.

2. AEM-Specific Knowledge

AEM Components Development: Ability to create and customize AEM components templates and dialogs.

Workflows: Experience in designing and implementing AEM workflows for automating content processes.

Dispatcher Configuration: Knowledge of configuring AEM Dispatcher for caching and load balancing.

Content Management: Familiarity with AEM content authoring versioning and publishing processes.

AEM Upgrades and Maintenance: Experience in upgrading AEM versions and maintaining the platform.

3. Frontend Integration

While primarily a backend role some understanding of frontend technologies like HTML CSS and JavaScript is helpful for integrating backend services with the frontend.

4. DevOps and Deployment

Version Control: Proficiency in Git or other version control systems.

Build Tools: Familiarity with tools like Maven or Gradle for building AEM projects.

CI/CD Pipelines: Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools like Jenkins or Azure DevOps.

Cloud Platforms: Knowledge of Adobe Experience Cloud.

5. Soft Skills

Collaboration: Ability to work with cross-functional teams including frontend developers designers and content authors.

Communication: Clear communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

6. Optional but Valuable Skills

Experience with Other Adobe Products: Knowledge of integrating AEM with Adobe Analytics Adobe Target or Adobe Campaign.

Search Integration: Experience with search platforms like Apache Solr or Elasticsearch.

Personalization and Targeting: Familiarity with AEMs personalization features and targeting capabilities.