AEM Tech Lead FTC

AND Digital; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital consultancy is seeking an experienced AEM Tech Lead Engineer to lead the development team on client digital platforms in Cardiff. In this role, you will provide hands-on leadership and technical guidance, focusing on high-quality delivery with AEM CMS and related technologies. Key responsibilities include mentoring the team, architecting scalable solutions, and overseeing deployment pipelines. This position offers a hybrid working model with two days onsite, aiming for continuous improvement. Ideal candidates possess strong Java skills and cloud platform experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Tech Lead in AEM CMS projects.
• Strong Java development skills, including experience with Java 21 and earlier versions.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the AEM development team.
• Architect and implement scalable solutions using AEM CMS.
• Oversee build and deployment pipelines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and cross‑functional teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes.

Skills

AEM CMS

Java

RESTful services

Microservices architecture

Spring frameworks

Google Cloud Platform

Docker

Terraform

Jenkins

Leadership

Job description

Job Title

AEM Tech Lead Engineer

Location

Cardiff/Remote (2 days a week on Site)

Contract Length

6 months (Starting ASAP - Fixed Term)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced AEM Tech Lead Engineer to lead the development team working on our client’s digital platform. This role involves hands‑on leadership, technical guidance, and ensuring high‑quality delivery using AEM CMS and related technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the AEM development team, ensuring best practices and high code quality.
• Architect and implement scalable solutions using AEM CMS, Java (multiple versions including 21), REST APIs, Microservices, and Spring frameworks.
• Oversee build and deployment pipelines using Docker, Terraform, and Jenkins.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders and cross‑functional teams to deliver features on time and to specification.
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes and tooling.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Tech Lead in AEM CMS projects.
• Strong Java development skills, including experience with Java 21 and earlier versions.
• Deep knowledge of RESTful services, Microservices architecture, and Spring frameworks.
• Hands‑on experience with Google Cloud Platform.
• Familiarity with Docker, Terraform, and Jenkins for build and deployment automation.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We actively encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, and individuals with disabilities. We consider all flexible working arrangements, subject to the requirements of the role. Where reasonable adjustments are needed, we will strive to make changes to accommodate them.