AEM Developer

Title: AEM Developer

# Open: 1

Company: Financial Services

Location: Boston, MA - Hybrid Schedule: Hybrid- 3 days onsite (Tuesday-Thursday)

Hours shift On Call Timezone: 40 hours per week, EST

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 6-10 months

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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, 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 AEM's personalization features and targeting capabilities

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent