AEM Technical Lead

AEM Technical Lead Qode Fort Mill, SC 29715 • Hybrid work

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Fort Mill, SC/ NYC, NY Job SummaryWe are looking for an experienced AEM Technical Lead to drive the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade web and content management solutions using Adobe Experience Manager. This role will lead a team of developers, define technical architecture, and work closely with business and UX teams to deliver scalable and secure digital experiences. Key Responsibilities• Lead end-to-end AEM solution design and implementation. Define technical architecture and best practices for AEM components, templates, and workflows. Develop and review AEM components using Sling, OSGi, and JCR. Customize and manage AEM workflows, templates, and content models. Integrate AEM with backend systems using REST APIs and microservices. Ensure performance, scalability, and security of AEM applications. Lead code reviews and enforce development standards. Guide and mentor AEM developers and support their technical growth. Collaborate with UX, product owners, and QA teams to deliver high-quality releases. Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes for AEM environments. Troubleshoot production issues and provide root cause analysis. Required Skills• Strong hands-on experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM 6.x / AEM Cloud Service). Expertise in Sling Models, OSGi, JCR, and Apache Felix. Proficiency in Java, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and HTL (Sightly). Experience with AEM workflows, MSM, and content fragments. Solid understanding of AEM Dispatcher, caching, and CDN concepts. Experience with RESTful APIs and third-party integrations. Familiarity with build and deployment tools: Maven, Git, Jenkins. Strong debugging and performance tuning skills. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Good to Have• Experience with AEM Forms, Assets, or Commerce. Exposure to React or Angular with AEM headless capabilities. Adobe certification (AEM Developer or Architect). Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Knowledge of SEO, analytics, and accessibility standards.