Java Full Stack Lead with AEM

Unison Consulting Pte Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Java Full Stack Lead to oversee the development and integration of enterprise-grade digital platforms. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of IT experience, including a strong background in Java and AEM. Responsibilities include leading a team, defining solutions, and driving full-stack development. This role is crucial for delivering high-quality web and mobile solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT experience with 4+ years in AEM development.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs.
• Experience with AEM components, templates, and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver AEM web and mobile solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define solutions.
• Drive full-stack development using Java and front-end technologies.

Skills

Java 8+

Spring Boot

Microservices

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

TypeScript

React.js

Angular

AEM Development

Tools

Maven

Gradle

Git

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Job description

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Java Full Stack Lead with strong Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) expertise to lead development and integration efforts for enterprise-grade digital platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java, front-end frameworks, and AEM along with proven leadership experience in guiding teams and delivering complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of developers to design, develop, and deliver AEM-based web and mobile solutions.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and UX teams to define technical solutions.
• Drive full-stack development using Java (Spring Boot, Microservices) and front-end technologies (React.js / Angular).
• Configure, customize, and integrate AEM components, templates, workflows, and OSGi services.
• Manage integrations between AEM and back-end APIs, third-party systems, and microservices.
• Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and performance optimization techniques.
• Review technical designs and code, ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability.
• Support deployments, troubleshooting, and production issue resolution.
• Mentor and coach team members in both Java full stack and AEM capabilities.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of IT experience, with at least 4+ years in AEM development and architecture.
• Strong expertise in Java 8+, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Microservices.
• Front-end skills in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript, and React.js or Angular.
• Experience in AEM development:
• Custom components, templates, and dialogs
• Sling models, Sightly/HTL, OSGi services
• AEM workflows, content fragments, and experience fragments
• Knowledge of AEM Dispatcher and performance tuning.
• Strong understanding of cloud deployments (AEM as a Cloud Service, AWS, Azure).
• Hands-on experience with build tools like Maven/Gradle and version control (Git).
• Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team leadership skills.