Adobe Experience Manager Developer

Ryanair Labs are currently recruiting for an AEM Developer Engineer to join Europe’s Largest Airline Group! 
This is a very exciting time to join Ryanair as we look to expand our operation to 800 aircraft and 300 million guests within the next 10 years. 
Ryanair Labs is the technology brand of Ryanair. Labs is a state of-the-art digital & IT innovation hub creating Europe’s Leading Travel Experience for our customers. 

We're looking for a detail-oriented and analytical AEM Specialist to join our team in Swords, Dublin, Ireland. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining Adobe Experience Manager solutions that drive our digital content strategy. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality digital experiences while ensuring optimal system performance and adherence to best practices.

• Design, develop, and deploy AEM components, templates, and workflows to support content management and digital publishing initiatives
• Customize and configure Adobe Experience Manager to meet organizational requirements and business objectives
• Collaborate with content authors, marketers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Manage digital assets within the DAM system, ensuring proper organization, metadata, and accessibility
• Develop and maintain custom Java and JavaScript code to extend AEM functionality and integrate with third-party systems
• Optimize AEM performance through code analysis, caching strategies, and system tuning
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide timely resolutions to maintain system stability and uptime
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development practices
• Document technical specifications, configurations, and solutions for knowledge sharing and future reference
• Stay current with AEM updates, features, and industry best practices to recommend enhancements

• 7/8+ years of hands-on experience with Adobe Experience Manager platform
• Strong proficiency in Java programming
• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and web development fundamentals
• Experience with component development, template creation, and workflow configuration
• Knowledge of Apache Sling framework and OSGi architecture
• Familiarity with RESTful API integration and web services
• Experience with digital asset management (DAM) systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities
• Proficiency in version control systems (BitBucket or similar)
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments
• Strong communication and collaborative skill set
• Preferred: Knowledge of multi-site management and content localization
• Preferred: Understanding of SEO best practices and web analytics
• Preferred: Experience with performance optimization and load testing tools

• Competitive salary 
• Discounted and unlimited travel to over 250 destinations 
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme – Matched up to 5% or €5,000 
• Death in Service Benefit – Up to 2 times of annual basic salary 
• 20 Days Annual Leave – Increasing to 22 days after 12 months and 25 days after 3 years of continuous service. 
• Option for up to 5 additional unpaid leave days per year 
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme 
• Unrivalled career progression