AEM Developer

Pacer Group; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Pacer Group is seeking a highly skilled Senior AEM Developer to design, develop, deploy, and support scalable Adobe Experience Manager solutions. You will work with architects, UX/UI designers, analysts, content authors, and engineers to deliver robust digital experiences.

The role emphasizes CI/CD, performance optimization, accessibility, security, and production support. The ideal candidate has strong AEM expertise across Sites, Assets, Forms, and Content Fragments, plus Headless/CaaS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• 6+ years of software development with hands-on AEM experience.
• Strong experience with AEM Sites, Assets, Forms, and Content Fragments.
• Experience with Cloud Service, CaaS, and Headless architecture.
• Java development with REST APIs, Maven, Git, CI/CD.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Adobe Cloud Manager, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions.
• Knowledge of AEM Dispatcher, CDN, caching, MSM and i18n.
• Familiarity with SonarQube, code reviews, and automated builds.
• Agile/Scrum development experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom AEM components, templates, workflows, and apps using Sling, OSGi, HTL, and Content Fragment Models.
• Develop AEM solutions with CaaS and Headless frameworks for modern experiences.
• Build and integrate AEM applications following enterprise standards.
• Develop RESTful APIs and integrate AEM with CRM, DAM, CDN, and analytics.
• Ensure AEM Sites, Assets, Forms, and Content Fragments run across enterprise environments.
• Create reusable AEM component libraries and design systems for consistency.
• Collaborate with architects to design scalable, high-performing AEM solutions.
• Define content models, taxonomies, metadata schemas, and content structures.
• Optimize performance via Dispatcher, caching, CDN, and app-level improvements.
• Build/maintain CI/CD pipelines using Cloud Manager, Jenkins, GitHub Actions.
• Implement code quality gates using SonarQube and peer reviews.
• Manage deployments across DEV, QA, Stage, Prod environments.
• Provide guidance in Agile ceremonies and sprint planning.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement timely resolutions.
• Monitor performance and drive ongoing optimizations.

Skills

AEM development

Sling

OSGi

HTL

Content Fragments

Headless/CaaS development

AEM integrations

AEM Dispatcher & caching

MSM & i18n

CI/CD pipelines (Adobe Cloud Manager/J

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Java

Maven

Git

SonarQube

WCAG accessibility & secure dev

Performance optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Software Engineering

Tools

Adobe Cloud Manager

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Maven

Git

SonarQube

Job description

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full Time

Duration: 6+ months

Pay Rate: $120k

Application Deadline: 20 August 2026

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Strong hands-on experience designing and developing Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) components, templates, workflows, and custom applications.
• Strong experience with AEM technologies including Sling, OSGi, HTL (Sightly), and Content Fragment Models.
• Experience developing AEM solutions using CaaS and Headless frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with AEM Sites, Assets, Forms, Content Fragments, and reusable component libraries.
• Strong experience developing RESTful APIs and integrating AEM with third-party systems including CRM, DAM, CDN, and analytics platforms.
• Experience with AEM Dispatcher, caching strategies, CDN integration, and performance optimization.
• Strong knowledge of AEM Multi Site Manager (MSM), multilingual content, and internationalization (i18n).
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines using Adobe Cloud Manager, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
• Strong experience with Java, Maven, Git, SonarQube, and modern software development practices.
• Understanding of WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards and secure AEM development practices.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior AEM Developer to design, develop, deploy, and support scalable Adobe Experience Manager solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in AEM Sites, Assets, Forms, Headless/CaaS development, custom components, integrations, and enterprise content management. This role will work closely with architects, UX/UI designers, business analysts, content authors, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality digital experiences. The candidate should also have strong experience with CI/CD, performance optimization, accessibility, security, and production support.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop custom AEM components, templates, workflows, and applications using Sling, OSGi, HTL (Sightly), and Content Fragment Models.
• Develop AEM solutions using CaaS and Headless frameworks to support modern digital experiences.
• Build custom AEM applications and integrations following Adobe best practices and enterprise development standards.
• Develop RESTful APIs and integrate AEM with CRM, DAM, CDN analytics, and other third-party platforms.
• Implement and support AEM Sites, Assets, Forms, and Content Fragments across enterprise environments.
• Create reusable AEM component libraries and design systems to improve development efficiency and consistency.
• Collaborate with solution and enterprise architects to design scalable, maintainable, and high-performing AEM solutions.
• Define and manage content models, taxonomies, metadata schemas, and content structures.
• Optimize AEM performance through Dispatcher configuration, caching strategies, CDN integration, and application-level improvements.
• Implement and maintain AEM Multi Site Manager (MSM), multilingual content, and internationalization (i18n) capabilities.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Adobe Cloud Manager, Jenkins, and/or GitHub Actions.
• Implement code quality gates using SonarQube, peer reviews, automated testing, and development best practices.
• Manage AEM deployments across Development, QA, Stage, and Production environments.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers, business analysts, content authors, and other technical teams.
• Provide technical guidance during sprint planning, backlog refinement, demos, and other Agile ceremonies.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and provide timely technical resolutions.
• Monitor AEM application performance and implement ongoing optimizations.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 6+ years of experience in software development with significant hands-on experience developing and supporting Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) solutions.
• Strong experience with AEM Sites, Assets, Forms, Content Fragments, Sling, OSGi, HTL, and Content Fragment Models.
• Experience with AEM Cloud Service, Adobe Cloud Manager, CaaS, and Headless architecture is highly preferred.
• Strong Java development experience with REST APIs, Maven, Git, and enterprise application integrations.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Adobe Cloud Manager, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions.
• Experience with SonarQube, code reviews, automated builds, and quality gates.
• Strong understanding of AEM Dispatcher, CDN, caching, performance optimization, MSM, and i18n.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.

BENEFITS

Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)

EEOC COMPLIANCE

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

DISCLAIMER

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