AEM Developer

Title: AEM Developer # Open: 1Company: Financial ServicesLocation: Boston, MA - Hybrid Schedule: Hybrid- 3 days onsite (Tuesday-Thursday) Hours | shift | On Call | Timezone: 40 hours per week, EST Start Date: ASAP Duration: 6-10 months JOB DESCRIPTION:1. Core Technical Skills Java and J2EE: Proficiency in Java and Java-based frameworks (e.g., Spring, Hibernate) is essential. Sling Framework: Understanding Apache Sling, which is the web application framework used by AEM to map request URLs to content resources. OSGi Framework: Knowledge of OSGi (Open Services Gateway Initiative) for modular development and managing AEM bundles. JCR (Java Content Repository): Familiarity with JCR, especially Apache Jackrabbit Oak, which is the repository used by AEM. RESTful APIs: Experience in developing and consuming REST APIs for integrations with third-party systems. HTL (HTML Template Language): Understanding of HTL (formerly Sightly), the templating language used in AEM. 2. AEM-Specific Knowledge AEM Components Development: Ability to create and customize AEM components, templates, and dialogs. Workflows: Experience in designing and implementing AEM workflows for automating content processes. Dispatcher Configuration: Knowledge of configuring AEM Dispatcher for caching and load balancing. Content Management: Familiarity with AEM content authoring, versioning, and publishing processes. AEM Upgrades and Maintenance: Experience in upgrading AEM versions and maintaining the platform. 3. Frontend Integration While primarily a backend role, understanding of frontend technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is helpful for integrating backend services with the frontend. 4. DevOps and Deployment Version Control: Proficiency in Git or other version control systems. Build Tools: Familiarity with tools like Maven or Gradle for building AEM projects. CI/CD Pipelines: Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools like Jenkins or Azure DevOps. Cloud Platforms: Knowledge of Adobe Experience Cloud. 5. Soft Skills Collaboration: Ability to work with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, designers, and content authors. Communication: Clear communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 6. Optional but Valuable Skills Experience with Other Adobe Products: Knowledge of integrating AEM with Adobe Analytics, Adobe Target, or Adobe Campaign. Search Integration: Experience with search platforms like Apache Solr or Elasticsearch. Personalization and Targeting: Familiarity with AEM's personalization features and targeting capabilities