AEM Front End Developer

Position:  AEM Front End Developer
Location: Remote
AEM FED (AEMaaCS + EDS + Universal Editor solutions)
Core Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Participate in continual site development and ongoing design and functional optimization.
• Responsible for the architecture, development, and delivery of dynamic, responsive web applications using JavaScript, CSS3, and HTML5 using modern web frameworks and libraries.
• Champion and integrate AI development tools and methodologies to enhance engineering productivity and product capabilities.
• Develop and maintain components, libraries, and associated CSS and JS.
• Interface with intra-departmental staff and external project managers and developers. These duties will include working with designers and technologists to ensure that user interfaces reflect the design and technology requirements and functionality as set forth by the business.
• Adhere to coding standards and best practices for efficiency, readability, and reuse.
• Remain informed and up-to-date regarding new and emerging developments in technology, and feel comfortable proposing solutions based upon these technologies, including educating and informing non-technical colleagues.
• Participate in peer code review sessions, methodically examining code for defects and improvement opportunities while readily accepting any constructive criticism.
• Perform regularly scheduled website and database backups.
• Meticulously document site revisions and code updates.
• Pre-deployment Quality Assurance (QA) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and post-deployment regression testing.
• Follow established procedures and controls (e.g., project intake, tracking, management; code management; and documentation processes).

Minimum Qualifications & Skills:

• 4 years of general software engineering experience, with a focus on building digital products or solutions
• 2 years of experience with web-based solutions required
• 1 year of consulting experience required
• Hands-on experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), including front-end development of templates and components, with experience in AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS), Edge Delivery Services (EDS), and Universal Editor preferred.
• High Proficiency with HTML5, CSS3, and vanilla JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and Shadow/Virtual DOMs.
• Strong familiarity with enterprise-grade Content Management System (CMS) implementations, specifically Adobe Experience Manager or other Java-based platforms.
• Strong experience with modern SDLC tools, including CI/CD tools and Git source control
• Demonstrable experience using AI development tools to improve productivity and code quality.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving  and time-management skills.
• Nice to have development using React / AEM SPA Framework.
• Bachelor's degree and/or certifications in AEM, Computer Science, or related fields preferred.