Lead AEM Developer

dentsu•Time, IL

4d•$94,000 - $120,000•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Lead AEM Developer to lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) solutions. This role serves as a senior technical contributor responsible for solution architecture, engineering excellence, technical leadership, and mentoring development teams across complex digital experience initiatives. The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on AEM expertise with the ability to guide teams, influence technical direction, and partner with architects, business stakeholders, and clients to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
4+ years of hands-on Adobe Experience Manager development experience.
6+ years of overall Java-based enterprise application development experience.
Deep expertise with: AEM Sites, AEM Assets, Sling, OSGi, JCR, HTL/Sightly, Oak Repository, REST APIs, Java
Experience designing and implementing solutions within AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS).
Experience leading development teams or serving as technical lead on digital experience projects.
Proven experience conducting code reviews and providing technical mentorship.
Strong understanding of software design patterns, secure coding practices, and performance optimization.
Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

Adobe Certified Expert or Adobe Professional certification.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native architectures, and DevOps practices.
Prior consulting or client-facing experience managing complex enterprise engagements.

Responsibilities

Design, architect, and implement complex Adobe Experience Manager solutions across AEM 6.5, AEMaaCS, and Edge Delivery Services (EDS) platforms.
Serve as a senior technical leader and subject matter expert for Adobe Experience Manager, providing guidance on architecture, best practices, and implementation approaches.
Lead all phases of the software development lifecycle, from solution design and technical planning through development, deployment, optimization, and ongoing support.
Drive technical design decisions and establish development standards to ensure scalable, maintainable, and high-quality solutions.
Design and oversee integrations between AEM and marketing technology platforms, customer data platforms, analytics solutions, and other enterprise systems.
Lead technical discussions with clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams, translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
Mentor and guide developers through code reviews, technical problem-solving, and professional development.
Evaluate technical risks, identify dependencies, and recommend mitigation strategies throughout project delivery.
Ensure adherence to coding standards, documentation requirements, security practices, and quality assurance processes.
Provide effort estimates, project scoping, and technical recommendations for new initiatives and enhancements.
Coordinate technical workstreams and provide oversight to ensure successful delivery against project timelines and quality expectations.
Work independently with minimal supervision while providing technical leadership across multiple projects and teams.