AEM Frontend Developer ( 5+ years)

AEM Frontend Developer

5 yrs

IST ( remote)

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled AEM Frontend Developer with 5+ years of experience in designing, developing, and implementing scalable digital experiences using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM). The ideal candidate should possess strong frontend development expertise combined with hands-on experience in AEM component development, content management solutions, and modern web technologies.

The candidate should be passionate about delivering responsive, accessible, and high-performing web experiences while collaborating closely with UX designers, backend developers, architects, and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain AEM-based websites and digital experiences.
• Design and implement reusable frontend components using AEM best practices.
• Build responsive, cross-browser, and mobile-first web pages using modern frontend frameworks and technologies.
• Integrate frontend components with AEM templates, content fragments, experience fragments, and backend services.
• Develop and customize AEM Core Components and Client Libraries (clientlibs).
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate designs into pixel-perfect implementations.
• Consume and integrate REST APIs and GraphQL services.
• Ensure web accessibility compliance based on WCAG standards.
• Optimize web application performance, SEO, and page load times.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain development standards and best practices.
• Work with DevOps teams for deployment and CI/CD activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to frontend implementations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)

• Strong hands-on experience in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) development.
• Experience working with:

o AEM Sites

o AEM Templates

o Content Fragments

o Experience Fragments

o Editable Templates

o AEM Component Development

• Understanding of AEM architecture and content management concepts.

Frontend Technology Stack

• HTML5
• CSS3 / SCSS
• JavaScript (ES6+)
• TypeScript
• React.js
• Git / GitHub / Bitbucket
• npm and modern build tools
• REST APIs
• GraphQL
• Responsive Web Design
• Cross-browser compatibility
• Web Performance Optimization
• Accessibility (WCAG Standards)

Preferred / Add-on Skills

• AEM Core Components customization and extension.
• AEM Client Libraries (clientlibs).
• HTL (Sightly) development.
• Experience with Adobe Cloud Manager.
• Familiarity with AEM Headless implementations.
• Experience integrating third-party APIs and services.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and modern deployment practices.
• Understanding of SEO best practices.
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of frontend development experience.
• At least 3+ years of hands-on experience working with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have

• Adobe Experience Cloud ecosystem exposure.
• Next.js experience with AEM Headless.
• Knowledge of Webpack, Vite, or similar build tools.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Jest, Cypress, or Playwright.

Keywords

AEM, Adobe Experience Manager, AEM Frontend Developer, React, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, JavaScript ES6+, HTL, Sightly, Clientlibs, AEM Core Components, GraphQL, REST APIs, WCAG, Responsive Design, Adobe Cloud Manager, Git, npm.