Lead AEM Developer

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Lead AEM Developer to lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) solutions. This role serves as a senior technical contributor responsible for solution architecture, engineering excellence, technical leadership, and mentoring development teams across complex digital experience initiatives.

The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on AEM expertise with the ability to guide teams, influence technical direction, and partner with architects, business stakeholders, and clients to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and implement complex Adobe Experience Manager solutions across AEM 6.5, AEMaaCS, and Edge Delivery Services (EDS) platforms.

• Serve as a senior technical leader and subject matter expert for Adobe Experience Manager, providing guidance on architecture, best practices, and implementation approaches.

• Lead all phases of the software development lifecycle, from solution design and technical planning through development, deployment, optimization, and ongoing support.

• Drive technical design decisions and establish development standards to ensure scalable, maintainable, and high-quality solutions.

• Design and oversee integrations between AEM and marketing technology platforms, customer data platforms, analytics solutions, and other enterprise systems.

• Lead technical discussions with clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams, translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

• Mentor and guide developers through code reviews, technical problem-solving, and professional development.

• Evaluate technical risks, identify dependencies, and recommend mitigation strategies throughout project delivery.

• Ensure adherence to coding standards, documentation requirements, security practices, and quality assurance processes.

• Provide effort estimates, project scoping, and technical recommendations for new initiatives and enhancements.

• Coordinate technical workstreams and provide oversight to ensure successful delivery against project timelines and quality expectations.

• Work independently with minimal supervision while providing technical leadership across multiple projects and teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.

• 4+ years of hands-on Adobe Experience Manager development experience.

• 6+ years of overall Java-based enterprise application development experience.

• Deep expertise with:

  • AEM Sites
  • AEM Assets
  • Sling
  • OSGi
  • JCR
  • HTL/Sightly
  • Oak Repository
  • REST APIs
  • Java

• Experience designing and implementing solutions within AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS).

• Experience leading development teams or serving as technical lead on digital experience projects.

• Proven experience conducting code reviews and providing technical mentorship.

• Strong understanding of software design patterns, secure coding practices, and performance optimization.

• Experience working in Agile delivery environments.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Adobe Certified Expert or Adobe Professional certification.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native architectures, and DevOps practices.

• Prior consulting or client-facing experience managing complex enterprise engagements.

The annual salary range for this position is $94,000 - $120,000. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits available with this position include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance,

• Life insurance,

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance,

• 401k,

• Flexible paid time off,

• At least 15 paid holidays per year,

• Paid sick and safe leave, and

• Paid parental leave.

Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.

To begin the application process, please click on the “Apply” button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.

At dentsu, we believe great work happens when we’re connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices, currently located in Chicago, metro Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York City, are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles). Dentsu may designate other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office.

Location: USA – Remote – Texas – Central Time

Brand: Merkle

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

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