AEM Technical Lead

Role: AEM Technical LeadYou can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.Location: Gaithersburg, MD Onsite ( 3x per Week)Type: Contract Looking for someone who can communicate with the client getting requirements in, help the developers offshore and also at the same time hands-on on the coding as some percentage of AEM lead allocation will be for the coding too. AEM TECHNICAL LEAD: Leadership and Team Management: · Lead and mentor a team of developers, ensuring they have the necessary resources and guidance. · Conduct code reviews, provide technical feedback, and promote best practices for AEM development. · Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to define project goals and requirements. · Allocate tasks, prioritize work, and ensure deadlines are met. Technical Expertise: · Design and architect AEM solutions, considering scalability, performance, and security. · Provide in-depth technical knowledge and expertise on AEM, including components, templates, workflows, and integrations with other systems. · Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to AEM. AEM Development: · Develop and implement AEM components, templates, and workflows based on business needs. · Work with front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and back-end languages such as Java to integrate AEM with other systems. · Customize and extend AEM features to meet specific business requirements. · Ensure content management capabilities are efficient and user-friendly. Collaboration with Stakeholders: · Work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions that align with business objectives. · Communicate technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment between business goals and technical execution. AEM Implementation and Maintenance: · Oversee AEM implementation from start to finish, including planning, execution, and post-launch support. · Ensure the AEM instance is running optimally and update as necessary to handle new features or requirements. · Work on AEM version upgrades and patches to ensure that the system is up-to-date and secure. Performance and Optimization: · Optimize AEM for high performance, including ensuring fast page loads, reducing server load, and optimizing caching strategies. · Conduct performance testing and fine-tuning for both front-end and back-end performance. Security and Compliance: · Ensure AEM applications are developed following industry security standards and best practices. · Implement and enforce security measures, such as access controls, to protect sensitive data and content. Documentation and Reporting: · Maintain documentation for AEM configurations, code, and processes. · Create regular reports on project progress, performance metrics, and any issues or risks to share with stakeholders.

Created: 2025-03-01