AEM Technology Lead - Manhattan, NY (Hybrid 3 days)

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Hope you’re doing well.

My name is Mayank, and I am a Technical Recruiter from Empower Professionals Inc. We are sourcing for a “AEM Technology Lead and Senior Developer” role located at “Manhattan NY” and it’s a long-term contract with possible extensions.

 

If you have any suitable profiles, please share their updated resumes with the candidate’s location, work authorization and expected rate so that we can proceed.

 

Role: AEM Technology Lead and Senior Developer

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Manhattan, NY (Hybrid 3 days)

 

Job description:

 

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled AEM Technology Lead / Sr. Developer to drive the architecture, design, and delivery of enterprise-grade digital experience platforms using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM). This role requires deep expertise across AEM Sites, Assets (DAM), Headless and Headful architectures, Adobe Analytics, and AEM as a Cloud Service, along with strong hands-on development skills in Java and JavaScript.

 

The ideal candidate will act as a hands-on Technical Lead and Solution Designer / Developer, guiding teams, defining best practices, and delivering scalable, high-performance digital experiences.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Solution Design

·         Lead end-to-end architecture and implementation of AEM-based digital platforms, covering both headless (API-first) and headful (template-driven) architectures

·         Define scalable and reusable solution patterns using Content Fragments, Experience Fragments, GraphQL APIs, and SPA frameworks

·         Drive adoption of AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS), including cloud-native architecture, CI/CD, and containerized deployments [MohanGupta-AEM-DEV | PowerPoint]

 

AEM Development & Engineering

·         Design and develop AEM components, templates, workflows, and services using Sling Models, OSGi, and HTL

·         Build and manage AEM Sites and Assets (DAM) for enterprise content and digital asset management

·         Integrate AEM with enterprise systems via REST/SOAP APIs and middleware platforms

·         Implement scalable caching, CDN strategies, and performance optimization

 

Adobe Experience Cloud Integration

·         Integrate AEM with Adobe Analytics, Adobe Launch, and other Experience Cloud solutions to enable data-driven personalization and insights

·         Support advanced use cases such as personalization, content targeting, and omnichannel experience delivery

 

Headless & Frontend Architecture

·         Lead development of headless CMS solutions leveraging GraphQL, JSON APIs, and modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular)

·         Deliver high-quality front-end experiences with JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, ensuring responsive and accessible UI

 

Cloud & DevOps

·         Define and implement CI/CD pipelines, DevOps processes, and automated deployments for AEM environments

·         Manage AEM environments (Author, Publish, Dispatcher) aligned with best practices

·         Drive modernization initiatives including migration from on-prem AEM to AEM Cloud Service

 

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

·         Provide technical leadership and mentorship to distributed development teams

·         Collaborate with business stakeholders, marketing teams, and architects to align solutions with business goals

·         Own technical governance, code quality, and platform scalability

 

Required Skills & Experience

Core Technical Skills

8 to 12+ years of experience in digital platforms, with 5+ years in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)

 

Strong expertise in:

·         AEM Sites, Assets (DAM), Forms

·         Headless CMS (Content Fragments, GraphQL)

·         AEM Core Components and Editable Templates

·         Strong hands-on development in:

·         Java / J2EE (Spring, Servlets)

·         JavaScript (ES6+, React/Angular preferred)

 

AEM Architecture & Platform Knowledge

Deep understanding of:

·         Sling, OSGi, JCR repository

·         AEM workflows, content modeling, and personalization

·         Multi-site management, localization, and governance

·         Experience with AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS)

 

Adobe Ecosystem

·         Hands-on experience with:

·         Adobe Analytics (tracking, data layer, reporting)

·         Adobe Launch / Tag Management

·         Adobe Experience Cloud integrations

·         Understanding of digital marketing ecosystem and content lifecycle

 

Cloud & DevOps

Experience with:

·         CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub, Maven)

·         Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

·         Performance optimization and scalability

 

Preferred Qualifications

·         Experience in Financial Services / Insurance industry (CX transformation use cases)

·         Adobe certifications (AEM Developer / Architect)

·         Experience in large-scale, multi-region AEM implementations

·         Exposure to personalization, CDP, or MarTech platforms

 

Key Competencies

·         Strong problem-solving and architecture skills

·         Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex programs

·         Excellent communication and stakeholder alignment capabilities

·         Passion for innovation in digital experience and customer engagement

 

Success Metrics / KPIs (Optional – for Leadership Roles)

·         Platform scalability and performance benchmarks

·         Time-to-market for digital releases

·         Reusability of components and reduction in technical debt

·         Adoption of headless and cloud-native architecture

·         Business impact (conversion rates, engagement via Analytics)

 

In compliance with the salary transparency law, the expected pay range for this role is $60 - 70/hr. Actual compensation depends on experience and interview evaluation. 

Thanks

Mayank Verma

Senior Technical Recruiter | Empower Professionals

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