Lead - AEM Specialist

at  FormulaMonks

Formula.Monks, part of Media.Monks and S4 Capital, is a global consulting firm mastering AI-powered transformations for the Fortune 100. We combine long-term strategic thinking, deep enterprise experience, and a human-centered approach to help clients transform business processes and dominate their industries.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• 7+ years of professional experience in AEM development with a focus on enterprise implementations.
• Strong expertise in AEM architecture, including Sling, OSGi, JCR, Dispatcher, and Adobe I/O Events.
• Proficiency in Java (Java 11+) and advanced AEM development practices.
• Experience with AEM 6.5 or higher, including Forms and Sites.
• Knowledge of AEM APIs and headless CMS architectures.
• Hands-on experience in implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and optimizing AEM caching mechanisms.
• Understanding of Agile development methodologies and tools like Jira, Confluence, and Git.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Adobe Experience Cloud).
• Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTL, JavaScript, and frameworks like React or Angular.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Software Engineer - AEM Specialist, you’ll drive technical excellence in AEM implementations, architect scalable solutions, and build high-performance digital experiences. This role offers the opportunity to work hands-on with advanced AEM technologies while guiding and mentoring teams to deliver top-tier solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Solution Architecture & Development
• Design and architect enterprise-grade AEM solutions that meet scalability, performance, and security requirements.
• Develop reusable AEM components, templates, and workflows tailored to business needs.
• Integrate AEM with enterprise systems, third-party APIs, and other digital platforms.
• Implement best practices for AEM Forms, Sites, and modular code design.
• Lead the development of headless CMS architectures and hybrid solutions using AEM.

Leadership & Team Management

• Provide technical leadership to teams, mentoring junior and mid-level developers on AEM best practices.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and quality guidelines.
• Conduct code reviews and architectural assessments to ensure technical excellence.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, stakeholders, and other engineering leads to define clear technical strategies.

• Facilitate technical discussions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.

Platform Optimization & Maintenance

• Lead efforts in optimizing AEM performance, security, and scalability.
• Oversee the implementation of CI/CD pipelines in Adobe Cloud Manager or similar environments.
• Manage troubleshooting and proactive resolution of production issues to minimize downtime.
• Conduct regular assessments to improve system reliability and user experience.