We’re looking for an experienced AEM consultant to take the lead on client-facing technical work across multiple projects. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys shaping solutions, guiding teams, and translating business needs into high-quality digital experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery across multiple client projects with a focus on quality, scalability, and performance
• Act as a client-facing technical lead in meetings, adapting communication for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Translate business requirements into practical technical solutions and implementation plans
• Support all phases of the development lifecycle from planning through release
• Review code and provide thoughtful feedback to help maintain strong engineering standards
• Create technical documentation, including architecture outlines and solution specifications
• Write clean, testable, and efficient code
• Manage and coordinate software releases
• Explore and apply new technologies that improve delivery and outcomes
• Mentor engineers and share technical knowledge across the team

Skills

• 6+ years of hands-on AEM development experience in a professional environment
• 3+ years of experience in technical leadership and team management
• Strong working knowledge of AEM, Java, Sling, OSGi, JCR, and Apache Web Server
• Experience architecting and launching sites using AEM Cloud Service or AEM 6.5
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Solid problem-solving skills and a strong ownership mindset
• Understanding of Agile practices, especially Scrum, and unit testing approaches
• Experience integrating with third-party platforms and systems
• Knowledge of high availability, disaster recovery, caching, CDNs, and persistence layers
• A background in computer science, engineering, a bootcamp, or equivalent practical experience

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AJO or AEP
• Exposure to Salesforce, MuleSoft, Commerce, or similar integrated environments
• Experience working in agency or client-facing environments
• Familiarity with mentoring senior engineers and guiding technical decisions across projects

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core part of our culture. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences who are excited to contribute, collaborate, and grow in an environment where everyone can thrive.

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