Senior AEM Developer

Title :: Senior AEM Developer

Location :: Philadelphia, PA

Mode :: Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain AEM-based websites and enterprise-grade web applications
• Build custom AEM components, templates, dialogs, workflows, and services
• Develop headless AEM solutions using AEM Headless / Content Services / GraphQL APIs with React and Next.js
• Implement component-driven architectures leveraging AEM SPA Editor, Content Fragments, and Experience Fragments
• Integrate AEM with third-party systems, APIs, and marketing tools (Adobe Marketing Cloud, Analytics, Target, etc.)
• Optimize website performance, scalability, and SEO, including dispatcher configuration, caching, and CDN strategies
• Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers, content authors, QA, and project managers
• Write clean, modular, testable, and well-documented code
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application and production issues
• Participate in code reviews, contribute to engineering best practices, and mentor junior developers
• Support CI/CD pipelines, deployments, and environment configurations (dev, QA, prod)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 7–8+ years of hands-on experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)
• Strong expertise in Java-based technologies
• Java, Servlets, OSGi, Sling Models
• Solid understanding of web technologies
• HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript
• Strong experience with React.js and Next.js, especially for headless CMS implementations
• Hands-on experience with AEM Headless and SPA development, including:
• AEM SPA Editor and component development
• Content Services / GraphQL APIs
• Experience with Content Fragments & Experience Fragments
• Multisite and multichannel content delivery
• In-depth understanding of AEM architecture, including:
• Sling, JCR (Java Content Repository), Oak
• OSGi services and bundles
• Dispatcher and caching mechanisms
• Workflows and content authoring
• Familiarity with software design patterns, SOLID principles, and best practices
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with CDN platforms (e.g., Akamai), caching strategies, and performance optimization
• Hands-on experience with AEM as a Cloud Service
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Git, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions
• Knowledge of Adobe Marketing Cloud integrations (Analytics, Target, Campaign)
• Familiarity with performance monitoring, SEO optimization, and accessibility standards
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Who We Are

Welcome to TELUS Digital — where innovation drives impact at a global scale. As an award-winning digital product consultancy and the digital division of TELUS, one of Canada’s largest telecommunications providers, we design and deliver transformative customer experiences through cutting-edge technology, agile thinking, and a people-first culture. With a global team across North America, South America, Central America, Europe, Africa, and APAC, we offer end-to-end expertise across various service offerings: Web, Mobile & Digital Marketing | Enterprise AI | Customer Care AI & Technology | Enterprise Technology Modernization From mobile apps and websites to voice UI, chatbots, AI, customer service, and in-store solutions, TELUS Digital enables seamless, trusted, and digitally powered experiences that meet customers wherever they are — all backed by the secure infrastructure and scale of our multi-billion-dollar parent company.