Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Frontend Developer

Creative Capsule; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Capsule is seeking a skilled frontend developer to build and enhance Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) frontend experiences, including reusable components, templates, and accessible interfaces.

The role requires hands-on HTL, HTML5, CSS/SCSS, JavaScript, AEM Core Components, and experience with authoring features. You will collaborate with designers and QA to deliver responsive, maintainable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in CS/IT/eng or related field

Responsibilities

• Develop responsive AEM Sites pages and reusable components using HTL, HTML, CSS/SCSS and JavaScript
• Translate UI/UX designs into clean, accessible frontend experiences
• Customize and extend AEM Core Components via proxy components, HTL overrides, dialogs, and styling
• Create/edit dialogs, templates, policies, and style systems for smooth authoring
• Develop frontend themes and client libraries for efficient delivery of CSS/JS
• Work with Content Fragments, Experience Fragments, and AEM Assets for structured content
• Support AEM authoring and publishing workflows for ease of use by authors
• Collaborate with designers, developers, QA, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions
• Participate in requirement analysis, estimation, planning, and technical discussions
• Perform unit/integration testing, debugging, and troubleshooting for quality delivery
• Optimize AEM sites for performance, usability, accessibility, and maintainability

Skills

AEM

HTL

HTML5

CSS/SCSS

JavaScript

AEM Core Components

client libraries

accessibility

responsive design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

npm

Webpack

Git

browser dev tools

Job description

This role is responsible for developing and enhancing Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) frontend experiences, including reusable components, responsive pages, author-friendly templates, and accessible digital interfaces. The position requires hands-on experience with HTL, HTML, CSS/SCSS, JavaScript, AEM Core Components, client libraries, and AEM authoring capabilities. The ideal candidate should be able to translate UI/UX designs into high-quality frontend implementations, troubleshoot technical issues, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deliver maintainable, performance-focused solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop responsive AEM Sites pages and reusable components using HTL, HTML, CSS/SCSS, and JavaScript
• Translate UI/UX designs into clean, accessible, cross-browser-compatible, and performance-optimized frontend experiences
• Customize and extend AEM Core Components through proxy components, HTL overrides, dialogs, and custom styling
• Create and configure dialogs, editable templates, policies, and style systems to support a smooth authoring experience
• Develop and manage frontend themes and client libraries for efficient CSS and JavaScript delivery
• Work with Content Fragments, Experience Fragments, and AEM Assets (DAM) to support reusable and structured content delivery
• Support AEM content-authoring and publishing workflows, ensuring that components and templates are easy for authors to use
• Collaborate with designers, developers, QA, and project stakeholders to deliver user-friendly and technically sound solutions
• Participate in requirement analysis, estimation, project planning, status updates, and technical discussions
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Optimize AEM sites for performance, usability, responsiveness, accessibility, and maintainability

Technical Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with frontend development using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), including AEM Sites, reusable components, editable templates, dialogs, policies, and authoring features
• Experience developing responsive web pages and frontend components using HTL, HTML5, CSS3/SCSS, JavaScript, and ES6+ concepts
• Experience with AEM Core Components, proxy components, HTL overrides, frontend themes, and client libraries
• Proficient in translating UI/UX designs into clean, accessible, cross-browser-compatible, and performance-optimized frontend experiences
• Proficient with frontend build workflows and tools such as npm, Webpack, browser developer tools, and Git
• Proficient in debugging, troubleshooting, and optimizing frontend code for responsiveness, usability, accessibility, and maintainability
• Knowledge of AEM architecture, including Author, Publish, Dispatcher, and JCR content structure
• Understanding of Content Fragments, Experience Fragments, AEM Assets (DAM), renditions, and metadata
• Understanding of Agile development practices, coding standards, and frontend best practices

Personal Skills:

• Independent and self-motivated, with the ability to manage assigned work and deliver results with minimal supervision
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to troubleshoot technical challenges during development and implementation
• Clear communication skills with the ability to explain technical solutions and collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality in frontend development work
• Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage changing priorities
• Collaborative team player who shares knowledge and works effectively with peers

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred
• Minimum 3 years of relevant frontend development experience, preferably with exposure to AEM-based digital experience platforms