AEM Developer

Job Description

Role: Senior AEM DeveloperExperience: 6 to 10 YearsLocation: Pune, Gurgaon & Bangalore HybridShift Time: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Job Summary:We are seeking a talented and experienced AEM Developer to build cutting-edge digital experiences that shape how users interact with online content. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) across the entire development stack including AEM Authoring, back-end development, and front-end development. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, media-rich websites and digital experiences that engage and captivate audiences. Key Responsibilities: Back-end Development:Design, develop, and maintain AEM back-end components using Java, Sling, OSGi, and CRX repository management, Dispatcher setting etc.Work on integrating AEM with third-party sports data feeds, video streaming services, and APIs to ensure timely updates of live events, match statistics, and dynamic content.Optimize back-end performance for high-traffic sports sites, ensuring scalability for large-scale events like live broadcasts or game days.Implement workflows and custom integrations that support media-rich experiences (e.g., video content management, live scoreboards, dynamic news feeds). Front-end Development:Develop engaging, responsive, and interactive front-end features for sports and media websites, ensuring a seamless user experience across various devices and screen sizes.Collaborate with design teams to implement dynamic UI elements such as video players, match highlights, and interactive graphics.Leverage front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript (React/Angular/Vue), and other frameworks to create real-time, dynamic user interfaces.Implement AEM Sightly (HTL) for rendering content and reusable components, ensuring they are optimized for media-heavy environments. Collaboration & Agile Practices:Work closely with sports content creators, project managers, and other developers to deliver high-quality digital solutions tailored to the sports and media industries.Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives.Collaborate with design teams to create visually engaging, user-centric solutions that resonate with sports fans and media audiences. Support & Maintenance:Provide ongoing maintenance and enhancements to existing AEM applications, ensuring continuous availability and performance during critical events (e.g., major sports tournaments, live broadcasts).Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to content delivery, performance bottlenecks, and integrations with third-party APIs or media services.Implement proactive monitoring and optimization strategies to ensure AEM instances scale during traffic spikes, particularly during live events or game days. Qualifications: Proven Experience: Min 5 years of hands-on experience working with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), with a focus on both back-end and front-end development.Good to have experience in sports & media content management and understanding of the unique demands of delivering live, dynamic content (e.g., sports scores, real-time updates, video streaming, etc.) Technical Skills: Expertise in AEM back-end development using Java, Sling, OSGi, and CRX repository management.Proficiency in front-end development, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js).Familiarity with AEM Sightly (HTL) for rendering components and templates.Experience in integrating AEM with external APIs and services (e.g., sports data providers, live streaming platforms).Knowledge of AEM deployment strategies, caching techniques, and performance tuning for media-heavy websites. Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with the sports & media industry, including live event coverage, content monetization, media consumption patterns, and fan engagement strategies.Experience working with sports data APIs (e.g., live scores, player statistics) and media streaming integrations (e.g., video, highlights, live feeds).Tools & Frameworks:Familiarity with version control systems (Git, SVN).Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools such as Jenkins, Maven, and Docker.Experience with JavaScript build tools (e.g., Webpack, Gulp, or Grunt). Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, agile team environment.Strong communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.