Lead - AEM Specialist

Formula.Monks, part of Media.Monks and S4 Capital, is a global consulting firm mastering AI-powered transformations for the Fortune 100. We combine long-term strategic thinking, deep enterprise experience, and a human-centered approach to help clients transform business processes and dominate their industries.

About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer - AEM Specialist, you’ll drive technical excellence in AEM implementations, architect scalable solutions, and build high-performance digital experiences. This role offers the opportunity to work hands-on with advanced AEM technologies while guiding and mentoring teams to deliver top-tier solutions.

Responsibilities

• Solution Architecture & Development
• Design and architect enterprise-grade AEM solutions that meet scalability, performance, and security requirements.
• Develop reusable AEM components, templates, and workflows tailored to business needs.
• Integrate AEM with enterprise systems, third-party APIs, and other digital platforms.
• Implement best practices for AEM Forms, Sites, and modular code design.
• Lead the development of headless CMS architectures and hybrid solutions using AEM.




• Leadership & Team Management
• Provide technical leadership to teams, mentoring junior and mid-level developers on AEM best practices.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and quality guidelines.
• Conduct code reviews and architectural assessments to ensure technical excellence.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, stakeholders, and other engineering leads to define clear technical strategies.
• Facilitate technical discussions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.




• Platform Optimization & Maintenance
• Lead efforts in optimizing AEM performance, security, and scalability.
• Oversee the implementation of CI/CD pipelines in Adobe Cloud Manager or similar environments.
• Manage troubleshooting and proactive resolution of production issues to minimize downtime.
• Conduct regular assessments to improve system reliability and user experience.

Qualifications & Skills

• 7+ years of professional experience in AEM development with a focus on enterprise implementations.
• Strong expertise in AEM architecture, including Sling, OSGi, JCR, Dispatcher, and Adobe I/O Events.
• Proficiency in Java (Java 11+) and advanced AEM development practices.
• Experience with AEM 6.5 or higher, including Forms and Sites.
• Knowledge of AEM APIs and headless CMS architectures.
• Hands-on experience in implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and optimizing AEM caching mechanisms.
• Understanding of Agile development methodologies and tools like Jira, Confluence, and Git.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Adobe Experience Cloud).
• Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTL, JavaScript, and frameworks like React or Angular.

Nice to have

• Adobe AEM Developer or Architect certification (Sites or Forms).
• Experience with AEM Core Components and Adobe I/O Runtime.
• Strong understanding of digital asset management systems and SEO best practices.

Formula.Monks does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in the provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

At Formula.Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where diverse perspectives thrive. Our hiring processes are designed to promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team reflective of the communities we serve.

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