AEM Senior Frontend Engineer

algoleap; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Algoleap is seeking a Senior AEM Frontend Engineer in Hyderabad to build scalable, high-performance web experiences. You will craft AEM components, templates and experiences, collaborating with UI/UX and backend teams.

Strong AEM 6.4/6.5 experience, HTL/Sightly and modern JS (ES6+/TypeScript) skills are essential, with exposure to ReactJS in headless contexts. You will ensure WCAG accessibility and SEO best practices across projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of frontend experience with minimum 3+ years in AEM 6.4/6.5/AEM as a Cloud Service.
• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, SCSS/LESS, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Hands-on with HTL/Sightly, ClientLibs, Sling Models, JCR, Dispatcher.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive UI components in AEM Sites using HTL/Sightly and Client Libraries.
• Build reusable, modular AEM components, templates and experience fragments.
• Integrate frontend with AEM backend, REST APIs, GraphQL and third-party services.
• Build SPA/Headless AEM components using ReactJS where applicable.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility, page performance, accessibility, and SEO best practices.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers, backend AEM developers, and QA to deliver pixel-perfect implementations.
• Participate in code reviews, mentor juniors, and maintain frontend standards and documentation.

Skills

AEM 6.4/6.5/AEM Cloud Service

HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript ES6+

HTL/Sightly/ClientLibs/Sling Models/JR

ReactJS/Next.js/TypeScript

Web performance/Core Web Vitals

Git/Agile methodologies

Education

BE / B.Tech / MCA

Tools

Webpack

Gulp

Grunt

NPM/Yarn

Storybook

Tailwind CSS

Job description

Job Description:

About The Role

We are looking for a Senior AEM Frontend Engineer with strong expertise in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM Sites) to build scalable, high-performance, and accessible web experiences. Candidates with ReactJS experience will have a strong advantage as we are building modern headless/hybrid components.

Key Responsibilities

• *AEM Frontend Development:* Develop and maintain responsive UI components in AEM Sites using HTL / Sightly, Sling Models, and Client Libraries
• *Component Architecture:* Build reusable, modular AEM components, templates, and experience fragments following best practices
• *Integration:* Integrate frontend with AEM backend, REST APIs, GraphQL, and third-party services
• *Modern JS Development:* Build SPA / Headless AEM components using ReactJS (where applicable), JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript
• *Performance & Quality:* Ensure cross-browser compatibility, page performance, WCAG accessibility, and SEO best practices
• *Collaboration:* Work closely with UI/UX designers, backend AEM developers, and QA to deliver pixel-perfect implementations
• *Code Excellence:* Participate in code reviews, mentor junior developers, and maintain frontend standards and documentation

Must-Have Skills

• 5+ years of overall frontend experience with minimum 3+ years in *AEM 6.4 / 6.5 / AEM as a Cloud Service*
• Strong proficiency in *HTML5, CSS3, SCSS/LESS, JavaScript (ES6+)*
• Hands-on with *HTL/Sightly, ClientLibs, Sling Models, JCR, Dispatcher*
• Experience with build tools: Webpack, Gulp, Grunt, NPM/Yarn
• Good understanding of responsive design, Core Web Vitals, and AEM component dialogues
• Experience with Git and Agile methodologies

Added Advantage (Highly Preferred)

• *ReactJS / http://Next.js* , TypeScript, Redux / Context API
• Experience with AEM Headless / SPA Editor / AEM + React integration
• Familiarity with Storybook, Tailwind CSS, AEM Edge Delivery Services
• Knowledge of AEM Workflows, Sling, OSGi basics

Qualifications

• B.E / http://B.Tech / MCA or equivalent
• Adobe Certified Expert - AEM Sites Developer certification is a plus