Senior AEM Developer & Component Architect

Appnovation; Medellin; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations available

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Appnovation is seeking an experienced AEM Developer to lead design, development, and maintenance of a scalable library of reusable components. You will collaborate with UX/UI, frontend, and other engineers to deliver modular AEM solutions across projects.

The role emphasizes Java development, HTL, Sling, and OSGi proficiency, plus strong API integration with CRM and marketing tools. Expect Agile teamwork and performance optimization in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Web Development, or related field.
• 5+ years with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) including 6.5 architecture, Sling, OSGi, and JCR.
• Strong Java development skills with HTL, Sling Models, and AEM Core Components.
• Advanced front-end skills (HTML5, CSS, JavaScript) and modern frameworks like React/Angular.
• Experience with APIs, templates, workflows, and integrations in AEM.
• Knowledge of AEM Schemas, metadata, and ACLs for security and structure.
• Hands-on with GraphQL, REST, and headless CMS architectures.
• Proven integration skills with CRM and marketing platforms; Git version control.
• AEM Dispatcher, deployment automation, and performance optimization.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and Agile collaboration (Scrum/Kanban).

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of reusable AEM components, templates, workflows.
• Carry out end-to-end AEM architecture tasks including content modeling and deployment.
• Customize AEM functionality using APIs and extension points to meet business needs.
• Maintain AEM Schemas and Metadata ACLs to ensure data integrity and security.
• Develop responsive front-end heavy components aligned with design systems (Figma).
• Integrate AEM with external ecosystems using REST and GraphQL APIs.
• Optimize performance with ClientLibs, Dispatcher, and caching strategies.
• Manage code repositories and CI/CD workflows with Git.
• Debug and tune performance to resolve bottlenecks and ensure stability.
• Collaborate in Agile rituals, provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams.

Skills

AEM expertise

Java development

Front-end development

Agile methodologies

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AEM 6.5

Sling

OSGi

JCR

HTL (Sightly)

React

Angular

Git

REST

GraphQL

Job description

Appnovation is seeking an experienced AEM Developer to lead design, development, and maintenance of a scalable library of reusable components. You will collaborate with UX/UI, frontend, and other engineers to deliver modular AEM solutions across projects.

The role emphasizes Java development, HTL, Sling, and OSGi proficiency, plus strong API integration with CRM and marketing tools. Expect Agile teamwork and performance optimization in a fast-paced environment.