Senior AEM Developer

Location: Brussels, Belgium
Work Model: Fully Onsite – No Remote
Employment Type: Full-time Contract
Duration: 4 months
Start Date: ASAP
Experience: 4+ years

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced AEM Developer to join a development team responsible for building, enhancing, and maintaining enterprise web platforms using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).

The successful candidate will have strong expertise in AEM 6.4/6.5, Java, OSGi, JCR, Apache Sling, Maven, and AEM operations, combined with modern frontend development experience.

You will contribute to the development of reusable AEM components, templates, integrations, CI/CD pipelines, and high-quality web applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise solutions using Adobe Experience Manager 6.4/6.5.
• Create custom and reusable AEM building blocks, including:
  • Components
  • Templates
  • Dialogs
  • Edit configurations
• Develop and maintain AEM applications using OSGi, JCR, and Apache Sling.
• Work with Adobe DAM, including custom metadata schemas, assets, content fragments, and experience fragments.
• Develop and maintain Maven projects and manage project dependencies.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and version-control workflows using Git.
• Follow development practices such as feature branching, pull requests, and code reviews.
• Work with web communication protocols including REST, OAuth, and SOAP.
• Develop backend functionality using Java 8 and J2EE.
• Support AEM deployment, dispatcher configuration, architecture, and operational activities.
• Work within Adobe Managed Services (AMS) environments and follow relevant runbooks and deployment procedures.
• Collaborate with AMS teams and understand the respective responsibilities of the AMS and project teams.
• Contribute to frontend development using modern JavaScript frameworks such as React or Vue.
• Work with JavaScript ES6+ and TypeScript.
• Develop and maintain responsive web applications using CSS/SASS.
• Apply appropriate software development lifecycles and engineering practices.
• Write and maintain unit, integration, and performance tests.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with developers, architects, business stakeholders, and technical teams.

Required Skills & Experience

• 4+ years of experience in a similar AEM development role.
• AEM Developer certification.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Experience Manager 6.4 and/or 6.5.
• Advanced experience with custom AEM components, templates, dialogs, and edit configurations.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Java 8 / J2EE
  • OSGi
  • JCR
  • Apache Sling
  • Maven
• Strong experience with AEM DAM and content management capabilities.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git.
• Knowledge of REST, OAuth, and SOAP.
• Strong knowledge of AEM deployment and Adobe Managed Services (AMS) operations.
• Practical experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, particularly React or Vue.
• Up-to-date knowledge of JavaScript ES6+ and TypeScript.
• Experience with CSS/SASS and web application design.
• Experience developing automated unit, integration, and performance tests.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent team-player with strong communication skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Azure DevOps.
• Experience with Adobe Analytics.
• Experience in Agile and Waterfall environments.
• Experience with large-scale web portals or e-commerce platforms.
• Experience working with enterprise Adobe Managed Services environments.

Languages

• Dutch or French: Native
• English: Active knowledge
• Good written English skills required.

Working Arrangement

• Fully onsite in Brussels, Belgium.
• No remote option.
• Full-time contract.
• Start date: ASAP.