Support the development and implementation of digital consumer experiences leveraging Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)
Build and integrate AEM components, ensuring smooth deployments
Provide documentation and knowledge transfer to client personnel
Report to the AEM Technical Architect
Design scalable AEM solutions aligned with UMGC's digital goals (e.g., personalized student portals)
Translate stakeholder requirements into technical specs using AEM Sites, Assets, and Forms
Ensure feasibility with Cloud Manager pipelines and integrations
Build custom components, templates, and workflows with HTL, Java, OSGi, and frontend tech (e.g., React)
Conduct code reviews, testing, and deployments via Cloud Manager
Optimize performance (e.g., caching, dispatcher) for high-traffic periods like enrollments
Handle upgrades, migrations, and Adobe updates; provide production support and documentation
Implement secure solutions and monitoring systems
Work in Agile teams with Univ IT/content authors; mentor juniors if needed
Adhere to contracts, NDAs, and deliver knowledge transfer at project end
Work with integrations –MuleSoft to connect between data sources and applications.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent professional experience accepted for contractors)
3–5+ years of hands-on AEM development and implementation, including at least 1 year with AEM as a Cloud Service (e.g., managing sites, assets, and forms for educational portals; 5+ years preferred for senior roles)
Strong skills in Java, HTL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks
Proven experience designing and developing reusable AEM components, templates, and workflows; knowledge of CRX/DE repository, Sling models, and OSGi framework
Familiarity with AEM Cloud Manager for CI/CD pipelines, Git for version control, immutable environments, and integrating with REST APIs/third-party systems
Experience with Agile methodologies, including participation in Scrum ceremonies, and strong documentation/communication skills for knowledge transfer to UMGC teams
Understanding of performance optimization (e.g., dispatcher, caching), security best practices and DevOps tools.

AEM Website Developer

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