Senior AEM Developer

We are looking for an AEM Developer to join our dynamic and innovative team. This role will work directly with our clients to deliver products and services in a growing consulting environment with people who truly care about you and your ideas.

Work at Exadel – Who We Are

Since 1998, Exadel has been engineering its products and custom software for clients of all sizes. Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Exadel has 2,800+ employees in development centers across America, Europe, and Asia. Our people drive Exadel’s success and are at the core of our values.

About The Customer

Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, this multinational chain of coffeehouses and roastery reserves was established in 1971. Currently, this customer holds the world’s most significant coffeehouse chain title.

Project Team

You will be part of a team that is responsible for delivering and supporting a world-class Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) solution. You’ll develop responsive front-end components leveraging the Bootstrap framework. Your role will span all aspects of the AEM Authoring experience including building pages in AEM, training authors, understanding website/authoring issues, and enhancement requests. You must have strong technical skills and be able to develop using the latest front-end technologies (HTML/CSS/JS). Ideally, you should have some exposure to backend programming languages (Java, Groovy) and be eager to expand that knowledge.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)5-7 years of proven experience as an AEM Developer, including custom component development and integration with AEM platformStrong proficiency in Java, HTML, JavaScript, and other relevant technologies used in AEM developmentCompetency in working with content management systems (CMS). Adobe Experience Manager preferredExposure to developing new functionality (templates and components) in Content Management SystemFamiliarity with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, React) and their integration with AEMExpertise in AEM Core Components and AEM Touch UI developmentKnowledge of AEM administration, including user permissions, configurations, and system maintenanceUnderstanding of software development methodologies, version control systems, and CI/CD processes

Nice to Have

Experience developing in Adobe AEM/CQ products (WCM, DAM, CQSE, CRX)Familiarity with Java and Groovy and an eagerness to expand knowledge

English level

Upper-Intermediate

Responsibilities

Translate business goals into technical requirements, conduct code/design reviews, and drive the technical implementation of web projects throughout the project lifecycleWork with adjacent development teams to implement integrated technical solutionsDevelop front-end code in a timely and high-quality manner while leveraging site standards including site structure, page templates, navigation, and the site information architectureBuild AEM authoring components and templatesDesign, develop, and maintain scalable and stable web solutions that meet business needsUtilize AEM to layout pages, troubleshoot issues, and train authors of the systemAssign tasks and coordinate with offshore resourcesPartner with Visual Design and User Experience teams to develop effective/engaging designsUtilize reusable templates and common HTML elements while leveraging centralized JQuery/JavaScript libraries and global CSSUse a shared standards library to be used by all web teamsHelp with day-to-day operational tasks and assist in ensuring the quality of our websiteOwn and drive specific area(s) of website functionality such as search, videos, web site performance – including but not limited to: triage issues in those areas, prioritize enhancement stories, develop features for those areas of responsibilityWork in an agile, rapid development, and prototyping environmentWrite user stories with effective problem statements, acceptance criteria, and qualification activities

Advantages of Working with Exadel

Transparent Career Roadmap

The HR manager accompanies each employee on their first steps in the company and assists them in achieving future professional goalsExadel is a global company with 30+ offices in 15+ countries. Employees can discover new places to live and work and transfer to any location with an Exadel production office. The HR manager and the Global Mobility specialist accompany the employee and assist throughout the relocation processYour career growth is in your hands, so each Exadeller decides when to level up and initiate performance assessments. The management team supports career planning and the discovery of new tech stacks and languages

Learning & Development Opportunities

Each Exadeller is given a $1,000 yearly budget for self-education, which includes certifications, training sessions, meetups, conferences, and educational materialsEmployees participate actively and benefit from the knowledge-sharing environment across seven practice units: Digital Marketing Technologies, Content Marketing, AI, QA, QAA, Agile, and DevOpsEmployees can find recordings from meetups and trainings on Exadel’s Internal Learning System

Work & Life Balance

Each Exadeller is in charge of managing their workflow independently without being micromanaged at every step; it is, however, important that an employee always attends meetings, logs their time, and meets deadlinesOperating from the office or remotely depends on which mode the employee prefers. Hybrid or remote mode staff will receive the necessary equipment before their first working day. For those who prefer to work in the office, the office network offers up-to-date equipment, good facilities, and a warm, collaborative environmentThe team meets at two annual team-building events across locations; in addition, there are team events such as Pizza Days, Programmer’s Day, informal meetups, board game parties, and sports initiatives

Employee Perks & Bonuses

The Exadel referral program covers all regions and involves recognition for hired recommended professionals. Depending on the location and the position, an employee receives a monetary bonus for recommending a candidate to Exadel who ends up being hiredEmployees collect coins for numerous project activities, exchanging them for products or services of their choice available at the Exadel storeVolunteers for mentoring, interviewing, performing assessments, and participating in community meet-ups get additional monetary bonusesLocation-dependent, Exadellers can access benefit platforms with vouchers for online stores, medical insurance reimbursement, sports membership fees, vacations, and childbirth bonuses

Key Skills

• CSS
• Frontend