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# AEM Forms Template Developer

- **Company:** Metalight Solutions Inc
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $104,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** ASP.NET, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), XML Schema, Adobe Livecycle Designer, Apache HTTP Server, JIRA, HTML5, Computer Programming, Data Integration, Eclipse (Software), JSON, Apache Maven, Shell Script, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Git, Adobe, Dynamic Data, Osgi, Smart Forms
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/6b407867-bff1-4efa-a56d-1ac473a89f30

## About the Role

We are looking for an experienced AEM Forms Template Developer with strong hands-on experience in AEM Forms 6.5 LTS, XDP/XFA templates, Adaptive Forms, Dynamic PDF Forms, and Print/Web Forms.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and migrating complex AEM Forms templates using AEM Forms Designer / Adobe LiveCycle Designer. The candidate should have strong experience working with XDP layouts, XML/XSD, Form Data Models, JSON datasets, and dynamic data prefill.

## Description

* Create and maintain complex XDP form templates using AEM Forms Designer / Adobe LiveCycle Designer.
 * Develop templates for print, web, and correspondence channels.
 * Design XDP layouts using subforms, target areas, tables, layout fragments, and dynamic images.
 * Map XDP templates with XML Schema (XSD), Form Data Models (FDM), and JSON datasets.
 * Enable dynamic data prefill and secure form submission.
 * Develop and support Adaptive Forms and Dynamic PDF Forms.
 * Participate in a large-scale, multi-phase AEM Forms template migration effort.
 * Troubleshoot template-related issues and support production activities.
 * Perform batch monitoring and pager support as required.
 * Create and maintain technical documentation.
 * Contribute to the revision of development standards and guidelines.
 * Coach and support junior team members in AEM template development activities.
 * Work closely with the team to deliver migration milestones within aggressive timelines.

Required Technical Skills

Primary Skills:

 * AEM Forms 6.5 / AEM Forms 6.5 LTS
 * AEM Forms Designer
 * Adobe LiveCycle Designer
 * XDP
 * XFA
 * Adaptive Forms
 * Dynamic PDF Forms
 * Print Forms / Web Forms
 * Document Fragments

Programming / Web:

 * Java
 * JavaScript
 * HTML5

AEM / Adobe Technologies:

 * OSGi
 * Apache Sling
 * JCR
 * Form Data Model (FDM)

Data & Integration:

 * XML
 * XSD
 * XFA
 * JSON
 * JSON datasets
 * Dynamic data prefill

Tools / Build:

 * Maven
 * Git
 * Eclipse

Preferred Skills

 * Jira
 * Shell scripting
 * Batch scheduling / batch monitoring
 * Experience supporting large-scale AEM Forms migrations
 * Production/pager support experience


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