AEM Technical Lead

Valtech

6d • CA$115,000 - CA$150,000 • Remote

About The Position

As a Technical Lead – AEM & Edge Delivery Services (EDS), you are responsible for driving the technical vision, architecture, and delivery excellence of digital experience platforms built on Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Cloud Service and Edge Delivery Services. You bring deep backend expertise combined with leadership capabilities, guiding engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions. You will play a critical role in shaping solution architecture, enforcing best practices, and mentoring developers, while remaining hands-on in complex implementations. You will thrive in this role if you are: A curious problem solver who challenges the status quo, A collaborator who values teamwork and knowledge-sharing, Excited by the intersection of technology, creativity and data, Experienced in Agile methodologies and consulting (a plus).

Requirements

• 8–12+ years of experience in software engineering
• 6+ years of experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)
• 4+ years working with AEM as a Cloud Service and Edge Delivery Services (EDS)
• Proven experience in a Technical Lead or Senior Lead role
• Strong expertise in: Java (11+/17), Sling, OSGi, JCR, Oak, AEM Core Components, Content Fragments & GraphQL APIs
• Experience with Universal Editor and EDS delivery models
• Deep understanding of: API design (REST/GraphQL), Integration patterns & event-driven architectures, Messaging systems (Kafka, Azure Service Bus)
• DevOps & Cloud: CI/CD pipelines and release management (Cloud Manager, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
• Experience with cloud observability tools (Datadog, New Relic, Kibana)
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform is a plus)
• Strong experience with Dispatcher/CDN configuration and optimization
• Security & Performance: Authentication & authorization (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, Adobe IMS), Secrets management (Vault, KMS)
• Deep knowledge of: Performance optimization, Caching strategies, Query/index tuning

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Adobe I/O Runtime (serverless)
• Knowledge of Adobe Target, Launch, Analytics integrations
• Experience with API gateways (Apigee, Kong, Azure APIM)
• Exposure to GraphQL federation and schema stitching
• Experience delivering headless and composable architectures across channels (web, mobile, IoT)
• Experienced in Agile methodologies and consulting

Responsibilities

• Own and drive solution architecture for AEM Cloud Service and EDS implementations
• Define technical standards, best practices, and development guidelines
• Establish and enforce non-functional requirements (performance, scalability, security, resiliency)
• Lead design decisions across backend architecture, APIs, and integrations
• Partner with Architects to align technical solutions with business objectives
• Lead development of AEM backend solutions using: Sling Models, OSGi services, Custom workflows, Content Fragment Models & GraphQL APIs
• Design and deliver headless and omnichannel architectures using EDS
• Implement integrations with CRM, PIM, DAM, marketing tech, and identity systems
• Oversee API strategy (REST/GraphQL) ensuring scalability and maintainability
• Own and guide CI/CD pipelines (Cloud Manager, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins)
• Define and enforce code quality standards, automated testing, and release processes
• Establish observability frameworks (monitoring, logging, tracing, alerting)
• Optimize Dispatcher/CDN caching strategies (Fastly, Akamai, CloudFront)
• Ensure DevOps maturity and cloud-native best practices across teams
• Define and enforce security best practices (OWASP, OAuth2/OIDC, secure APIs, secrets management)
• Lead initiatives for performance optimization (caching, indexing, query tuning, asset delivery)
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, PII handling, and governance standards
• Conduct technical risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies
• Provide hands-on technical leadership and mentoring to backend engineers
• Own technical backlog refinement and support estimation and planning
• Act as the main technical point of contact for stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, QA, Frontend teams, and Architects
• Drive delivery excellence, ensuring solutions meet quality and timeline expectations

Benefits

• A comprehensive insurance plan, where you can choose the module that best suits your needs—Gold, Silver, or Bronze. The employer may contribute up to 80% of your coverage depending on the selected module. This plan includes short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Dialogue via Sun Life provides virtual healthcare services, allowing you to consult with a healthcare professional for emergencies, prescription renewals, and more. You also have access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program, as well as a complete mental health support program.
• A $500 Personal Spending Account, which can be used for healthcare reimbursements, gym memberships, public transit passes, office supplies, or contributions to your RRSP through Valtech.
• A retirement plan where Valtech will match 100% of your RRSP contributions through a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), up to a maximum of 4%. You can start contributing to your RRSP immediately, and to the DPSP after 3 months. The vesting of the DPSP will be after a 24 months of service.
• Access to a flexible vacation under Valtech's policy to support your work-life balance, with 5 days available during your probation period and a prorated amount calculated for the remainder of the year.
• Personal Technology Reimbursement – $30/month for every employee-offered on day 1.
• We close during the winter holidays and offer flexible scheduling throughout the year, so you can enjoy those sunny Friday afternoons—provided your weekly hours are completed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed