AEM Tech Lead

We are looking for AEM Tech Lead for our client in New York City, NY

Job Title: AEM Tech Lead

Job Location: New York City, NY

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $60hr - $65hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• 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).

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice to Have:

• 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.

Skills:

• 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.

Education and Experience:

• 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).
• 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.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub, Maven).
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Performance optimization and scalability.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities