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# AEM Developer Architect

- **Company:** System One
- **Location:** Greenwood Village, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $124,800.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Code Review, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Node.Js, Scrum Methodology, Cloud Services, Next.js, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Tag Management, Web Performance Optimization, ReactJS, Caching, Reliability of Systems, Adobe, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Osgi, Web Architecture
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=872fd1bf95a4feea

## About the Role

* 10+ years of software engineering experience with significant hands-on delivery of AEM-based solutions
 * Deep expertise in AEM core frameworks including Sling, OSGi, JCR, dispatcher configuration, and workflow development
 * Extensive experience with AEM as a Cloud Service and modern cloud deployment models
 * Proficiency in Java, HTL (Sightly), JavaScript frameworks such as React or Next.js, and Node.js
 * Strong understanding of enterprise web architecture principles including J2EE and scalable application design
 * Experience with server-side rendering, caching strategies, and front-end performance optimization
 * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and DevOps practices
 * Education: Bachelor's degree required; additional preferred experiences include containerized environments, Kubernetes deployments (AKS), and integrating AEM with marketing tech stacks

## Description

* Lead the design and development of enterprise-grade AEM solutions focusing on modularity, scalability, and maintainability
 * Develop custom components, templates, and workflows aligned with Adobe best practices and reusable design patterns
 * Implement AEM as a Cloud Service solutions following modern cloud-native architecture principles
 * Configure dispatcher settings, optimize caching strategies, and ensure platform performance
 * Collaborate with DevOps, infrastructure, and security teams to support deployments, upgrades, and system reliability
 * Drive architectural design discussions and provide technical leadership within the AEM ecosystem
 * Troubleshoot complex authoring, publishing, integration, and performance issues
 * Manage integrations with Adobe ecosystem tools including analytics and tag management, as well as external platforms
 * Establish and enforce standards for security, accessibility, SEO, and performance
 * Conduct code reviews and mentor developers to elevate engineering quality
 * Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and Agile delivery processes
 * Maintain comprehensive technical documentation to support scalability and knowledge transfer, System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.


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