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 platform
• Strong proficiency in Java, HTML, JavaScript, and other relevant technologies used in AEM development
• Competency in working with content management systems (CMS). Adobe Experience Manager preferred
• Exposure to developing new functionality (templates and components) in Content Management System
• Familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, React) and their integration with AEM
• Expertise in AEM Core Components and AEM Touch UI development
• Knowledge of AEM administration, including user permissions, configurations, and system maintenance
• Understanding 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 lifecycle
• Work with adjacent development teams to implement integrated technical solutions
• Develop front-end code in a timely and high-quality manner while leveraging site standards including site structure, page templates, navigation, and the site information architecture
• Build AEM authoring components and templates
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and stable web solutions that meet business needs
• Utilize AEM to layout pages, troubleshoot issues, and train authors of the system
• Assign tasks and coordinate with offshore resources
• Partner with Visual Design and User Experience teams to develop effective/engaging designs
• Utilize reusable templates and common HTML elements while leveraging centralized JQuery/JavaScript libraries and global CSS
• Use a shared standards library to be used by all web teams
• Help with day-to-day operational tasks and assist in ensuring the quality of our website
• Own 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 responsibility
• Work in an agile, rapid development, and prototyping environment
• Write 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 goals
• Exadel 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 process
• Your 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 materials
• Employees participate actively and benefit from the knowledge-sharing environment across seven practice units: Digital Marketing Technologies, Content Marketing, AI, QA, QAA, Agile, and DevOps
• Employees 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 deadlines
• Operating 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 environment
• The 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 hired
• Employees collect coins for numerous project activities, exchanging them for products or services of their choice available at the Exadel store
• Volunteers for mentoring, interviewing, performing assessments, and participating in community meet-ups get additional monetary bonuses