AEM Frontend Developer
Experience: 5+ Years
Job Type: Contract
Work Model: Remote
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled AEM Frontend Developer with 5+ years of frontend development experience, including 3+ years of hands-on experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in modern frontend technologies such as React.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3/SCSS, combined with solid experience in AEM component development, templates, Core Components, Client Libraries, Content Fragments, and Experience Fragments.
The candidate will be responsible for developing scalable, responsive, accessible, and high-performing digital experiences while collaborating closely with UX/UI designers, backend developers, architects, DevOps teams, and business stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable AEM-based websites and digital experiences.
- Develop reusable and scalable frontend components following AEM development best practices.
- Build responsive, mobile-first, cross-browser compatible web applications.
- Develop and customize AEM Core Components, templates, and Client Libraries (clientlibs).
- Work with AEM Sites, Editable Templates, Content Fragments, and Experience Fragments.
- Integrate frontend components with AEM content structures and backend services.
- Develop and maintain frontend applications using React.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and SCSS.
- Consume and integrate REST APIs and GraphQL services.
- Collaborate with UX/UI designers to deliver pixel-perfect and user-friendly implementations.
- Ensure applications meet WCAG accessibility standards and follow modern web development practices.
- Optimize websites for performance, SEO, responsiveness, and page-load efficiency.
- Participate in code reviews and maintain coding standards, quality, and documentation.
- Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD, deployments, and release activities.
- Troubleshoot and resolve frontend and AEM-related production issues.
- Work effectively within Agile/Scrum teams and contribute throughout the software development lifecycle.
Required Skills
Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)
- Strong hands-on experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).
- Experience with:
- AEM Sites
- AEM Templates and Editable Templates
- AEM Component Development
- Content Fragments
- Experience Fragments
- AEM Core Components
- AEM Client Libraries (Clientlibs)
- HTL / Sightly
- Good understanding of AEM architecture and content management concepts.
Frontend Technologies
- HTML5, CSS3, SCSS
- JavaScript (ES6+)
- TypeScript
- React.js
- Responsive and mobile-first web development
- Cross-browser compatibility
- Web performance optimization
- Accessibility / WCAG
- REST APIs and GraphQL
- Git, GitHub, or Bitbucket
- npm and modern frontend build tools
Preferred / Good-to-Have Skills
- Experience with Adobe Cloud Manager.
- Knowledge of AEM Headless implementations.
- Experience integrating third-party APIs and services.
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.
- Knowledge of SEO best practices.
- Experience with Next.js and AEM Headless.
- Familiarity with Webpack, Vite, or similar build tools.
- Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Jest, Cypress, or Playwright.
- Exposure to the broader Adobe Experience Cloud ecosystem.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of overall frontend development experience.
- 3+ years of hands-on AEM development experience.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work effectivel