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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AEM Technical Lead - **Company:** Blue Acorn, LLC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $185,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** PHP (Programming Language), Adobe Experience Manager, Adobe Marketing Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Apache HTTP Server, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cluster Analysis, System Configuration, DevOps, Github, Groovy, Monitoring of Systems, Apache Hypertext Transfer Protocol Server, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Ansible, Vagrant, Virtualization Technology, Datadog, Scripting, Google Cloud, Load Balancing, Delivery Pipeline, Adobe, Information Technology, Terraform, Splunk, New Relic (SaaS), Appdynamics, Docker, Service Stack, Jenkins, Vmware - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://blueacornici.applytojob.com/apply/t7iQ113Os8/AEM-Technical-Lead ## About the Role You should be adept at working in fast-paced environments, leading technical operations, and managing high-availability infrastructure for content-driven digital platforms. Strong communication, systems thinking, and a passion for automation and operational excellence are essential., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience * 5-7 years in DevOps or web operations roles with AEM (v6.5), including AEMaaCS * Experience with AEM migrations, Apache server, and Dispatcher configuration * Experience with configuring/maintaining CDN/WAF, Adobe Enhanced Security * Strong experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments * Proficient with Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions * Solid Linux/Unix administration experience * Strong scripting proficiency in Python, Bash, or Shell * Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, AppDynamics) * Understanding of load balancing, clustering, and high-availability architecture Preferred Qualifications * Adobe Certified Expert: AEM Sites DevOps Engineer or Architect * Experience with Adobe Cloud Manager, Adobe I/O, and AEM Brand Portal * Familiarity with virtualization tools such as VMware or Vagrant * Exposure to PHP-based platforms and hybrid infrastructure models Preferred Tools & Technology Stack * Adobe Experience Manager (AEMaaCS), Apache HTTPD, AEM Dispatcher * Adobe Cloud Manager, GitHub Actions, Jenkins * Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible * New Relic, Datadog, Splunk * AWS, Azure, GCP * Bash, Python, Groovy Scripting * CDN/WAF, Fastly Nice to Have Qualifications * Adobe Commerce Certifications - Adobe Certified Expert * 5+ years of experience Adobe Commerce development * 3+ years of experience working on Adobe Commerce enterprise solutions The base salary range for this position is $135,000 - $185,000 annually. Actual compensation may vary depending on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors. ## Description We are seeking an experienced AEM Technical Lead to join our growing Digital Solutions team. This role supports Adobe Experience Manager environments for enterprise-grade digital experiences. You will be responsible for implementing CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure, supporting containerized services, and guiding teams on AEM cloud best practices and web operations., * Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and environment automation using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Terraform, and Ansible * Manage and operate AEM as a Cloud Service environments including provisioning, configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting * Configure, monitor, and support Apache web servers and AEM Dispatcher setups * Build and manage containerized services using Docker and Kubernetes across development, staging, and production * Guide internal and external teams on performance optimization and operational best practices for AEM * Lead infrastructure builds for high-availability production environments on AWS, GCP, or Azure * Automate operational tasks and enhance deployment workflows using Bash, Python, and Groovy * Monitor site uptime and performance using tools like New Relic, Datadog, and Splunk * Maintain operational documentation including DR runbooks and infrastructure diagrams * Participate in incident response and on-call support rotation ## Related Videos - [3x Performance: A Humbling Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100165-3x-performance-a-humbling-journey) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [NoCode LiveCode: Leveraging AI Tools to Craft Fully Functional Apps!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1169-nocode-livecode-leveraging-ai-tools-to-craft-fully-functional-apps) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) ## Related Articles - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023) - [Frontend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/195-frontend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023)