Technical Lead- React & AEM

Capgemini • Bridgewater, NJ

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Technical Lead with deep hands-on expertise in React.js to build high-quality, scalable user interfaces. The ideal candidate excels in component-driven development, modern JavaScript, and front-end performance.Familiarity with AEM HTL/Sightly is required and provides additional value in Adobe-based projects.

Requirements

• 4-7 years of professional front-end development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with React.js, React hooks, component design, and state management.
• Proficiency with JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, SASS/LESS.
• Experience with state management libraries like Redux, Context API, or Recoil.
• Strong understanding of responsive design, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Experience with Webpack/Vite/Babel, Node.js tooling, and Git.
• Familiarity with writing unit tests (Jest, RTL) or end-to-end tests (Cypress).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communicator with ability to explain technical concepts clearly.

Nice To Haves

• Basic to intermediate experience with AEM HTL/Sightly, Sling Models, ClientLibs.
• Experience with headless CMS concepts or AEM Content Fragment Models.
• Familiarity with Agile workflows and DevOps CI/CD processes.
• Experience with performance optimization and debugging tools.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain advanced React.js components and front-end modules.
• Translate UX wireframes and design specs into responsive, accessible UI experiences.
• Work with backend teams to integrate REST or GraphQL APIs.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code with modern tooling and best practices.
• Optimize rendering performance, bundle size, caching, and page load times.
• Collaborate in Agile ceremonies with cross-functional teams.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving engineering standards.
• Support integration of React components with AEM where needed.

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

What This Job Offers

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