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# AEM Developer @ Chicago IL

- **Company:** Nextrow Inc.
- **Location:** Schaumburg, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Adobe Experience Manager, Adobe Marketing Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, HTML5, Microsoft Azure, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Apache Maven, Cloud Services, Systems Integration, Google Cloud, ReactJS, Adobe Target, Apache Sling (Web Framework), Backend, Git, AngularJS, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Osgi, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Jenkins
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/1da74ae1-b018-4035-af46-38a2a57dc991

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
 * 3 6+ years of experience in AEM development.
 * Strong proficiency in Java, J2EE, OSGi, Sling, and RESTful web services.
 * Experience with AEM Sites, Assets, and Dispatcher.
 * Hands-on knowledge of JCR, CRX, and Apache Sling.
 * Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, React/Angular preferred).
 * Experience with CI/CD tools, Maven, Jenkins, Git.
 * Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
 * Good communication and teamwork skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills

 * Experience with AEM Cloud Service and migration projects.
 * Knowledge of Adobe Target, Analytics, Campaign, or other Adobe Marketing Cloud tools.
 * Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

## Description

We are looking for an experienced AEM Developer with strong Java skills to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) solutions, integrating with backend systems using Java, and ensuring high performance and scalability.
Key Responsibilities

 * Design, develop, and implement solutions on the Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) platform.
 * Build custom components, templates, workflows, and services within AEM.
 * Develop backend integrations using Java, J2EE, and RESTful APIs.
 * Collaborate with UI developers to integrate front-end components with AEM.
 * Optimize AEM solutions for performance, scalability, and security.
 * Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to AEM and Java codebase.
 * Work with business analysts, architects, and stakeholders to gather and refine requirements.
 * Implement best practices for AEM development, version control, and deployment.