Adobe Experience Manager Tech Lead

Manulife; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Toronto is seeking an AEM Cloud Tech Lead to drive the technical delivery of a global platform. This role involves leading the development of digital experiences and collaborating with various teams to enhance operational efficiency. Candidates should have hands-on experience with Adobe AEM and CI/CD pipelines, alongside strong Java programming skills. A hybrid working environment is offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible work environment

Retirement savings plans

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Adobe AEM as a Cloud Service.
• Experience with performance optimization and disaster recovery strategies.
• Familiarity with Adobe I/O and integrating third-party services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of AEM Cloud-based digital experiences.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise standards and performance benchmarks.
• Mentor developers and contribute to team capability growth.

Skills

Adobe AEM

CI/CD pipelines

Java programming

Cloud architecture

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

This role introduces a chance to shape the future of Global Operations and Marketing Technology by connecting business needs with execution. As the AEM Cloud Tech Lead, you’ll play a critical role in driving the technical delivery and adoption of a global platform as part of a broader customer experience and digital transformation. You’ll collaborate closely with Engineering, Architecture, UX/UI, Security, and Digital teams to support AEM Cloud development. This position offers exposure to global strategies, hands‑on involvement in product development, and the chance to enhance user experience and operational efficiency across Manulife!

Position Responsibilities

• Lead the development, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement of AEM Cloud-based digital experiences across full-stack components
• Develop AEM Cloud Components and Templates based on the front end designs, databases, APIs and server-side logic while maintaining both front and back-end web applications’ components
• Inform scalable and secure AEM Cloud architecture, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, performance benchmarks, and business goals
• Apply disciplined coding practices to enable agility and delivery of high-quality code
• Apply design patterns, automation, and semantic versioning where and when available
• Adopt development frameworks and third-party libraries
• Conduct a wide range of tests and analysis to ensure software application meets or exceeds standards, and end-user requirements
• Develop detailed system design specifications to serve as a guide for system/program development
• Assist in crafting automated test harnesses to ensure the development of outstanding code
• Perform various investigative "Spikes" to mitigate technical uncertainty and risk;
• Fix errors, help in resolving bugs, and improve the overall efficiency of the software
• Engage in ideation and brainstorming sessions to compose inventive and exciting digital solutions
• Complete any required documentation e.g., deployment, maintenance, support and business needs
• Understand CI/CD methods, API development, DevSecOps , and cloud-native database design
• Perform peer reviews of code / deliverables and analysis for continuous learning and continuous improvement
• Mentor developers and contribute to the growth of technical capabilities within the team
• Stay informed about the newest Adobe AEM Cloud updates, new technologies, and industry trends to guide strategic decisions

Required Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with Adobe AEM as a Cloud Service, including component development, template creation, and integration with enterprise systems
• Experience implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines for AEM projects using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc. along with other back-end and front-end technologies
• Familiarity with Adobe I/O, AEM as a Cloud Service APIs, and integrating third-party services into AEM
• Familiarity and understanding of other Adobe products and tools
• Understand how to develop architectural designs for applications
• Experience with performance optimization, scalability planning, and disaster recovery strategies in cloud‑native environments
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure‑as‑code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Understands how to find and reuse patterns and platforms in the organization’s ecosystem and the broader community
• Proficient knowledge of security guidelines in cloud environments, encompassing identity management, access control, and data protection
• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and OO Design with solid programming skills
• Experience with automated code scanning and quality gates using tools like SonarQube integrated into AEM pipelines
• Familiarity with testing frameworks and tools
• Capability to lead technical discussions and collaborate with multi-functional teams across global regions
• Hands‑on Java development for AEM Cloud including Sling Models, OSGi services, servlets, and custom workflow steps
• Experience building reusable frontend components using JavaScript/TypeScript within an Enterprise Design System (EDS) framework
• Ability to bridge backend AEM services with frontend EDS components for seamless authoring and user experience
• Proficiency in debugging and optimizing Java code in AEM Cloud environments through the use of CRXDE Lite, Logs, and AEM Developer Console

When you join our team

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well‑being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

#LI-Hybrid

Referenced Salary Location

Toronto, Ontario

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$110,530.00 CAD - $205,270.00 CAD

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long‑term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [e-mail] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail].