AEM Developer

BLN24 is an award-winning digital creative agency that supports the U.S. Federal Government in successfully achieving their mission and goals. Our service and solutions delivery start with understanding each client’s end-state, and then seamlessly integrating within each Agency’s organization to improve and enhance strategic and technical operations and deployments.
If you are interested in joining a rapidly growing Federal consulting company in a high-energy, flexible corporate headquarter environment, now is your chance! We strive to spread our Mamba Mentality and cultivate your professional and personal growth —join the team! 
BLN24 is looking for an AEM Developer to join our team.
About the Role:
The AEM Developer will support the development and maintenance of the customer website and Content Management System (CMS), including enterprise templates, components, and assets. In addition, the AEM Developer will support optimizing organic search functionalities and enhancing digital services, web performance, and UX. The AEM Developer is responsible for creating technical specifications, developing AEM components, and integrating AEM with other systems and platforms.
Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain AEM components, templates, and workflows.
• Design and implement front-end and back-end solutions using Java, Node.js, CSS, and HTML.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers, content authors, and other developers to create and update web content and applications.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to AEM applications.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and standards.
• Responsible for customizing and extending the functionality of AEM to meet the specific needs of the project.
• Develop custom workflows, creating custom components, and integrating third-party plugins and modules. Strong knowledge of Adaptive Forms.
• Identify and resolve technical issues and challenges that arise during the development and implementation of AEM projects. This includes conducting root cause analysis, debugging code, and implementing appropriate solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our digital solutions remain cutting-edge.

Skills/Abilities, Experience:

• 2+ years of relevant technology consulting or industry experience.
• Experience in end-to-end implementations of AEM 6.3 or later.
• Strong working knowledge of AEM applications using AEM Components and Templates (including core components and editable templates), Workflows, Taxonomy, Metadata Management, Replication Strategies, Content Authoring, Versioning, and Publishing Pages, Tagging, JCR/CRX Repository Concepts Nodes, Properties, etc.
• Strong experience in jQuery, JavaScript, HTML 5 and CSS.
• Experience in CI/CD tools like Maven, Jenkins.
• Experience in working within Agile software development environment.
• Strong experience in Code Quality tools.
• At least 2 years of experience with PDF and html static and dynamic form design using AEM Form Designer software.

What BLN24 brings to the Game:
BLN24 benefits are game changing. We like our team to play hard and that means they need to be taken care of — physically, financially, and emotionally. We make sure to keep them in the game by giving them access to generous medical, dental, and vision plans.

• You can join one of the fastest growing companies headquartered in the Washington DC Metro Area. We give you the opportunity to work in different sectors, so you have the chance at variety while maintaining stability.
• Flexibility at BLN24 allows each individual the opportunity to balance quality work and their personal lives. Depending on projects, we allow remote working opportunities so you can always be in the game no matter where you call home.
• We offer competitive benefits including: 401(k), Healthcare, learning and development opportunities, and more.

BLN24 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe people are our strength and understand diverse talents are key to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.