Frontend Developer - AEM

Position: Frontend AEM Developer
Location: Remote 
Contract Length: 12 months + possible extension 
*Must be available to work EST hours 

As a frontend web developer specializing in AEM, you'll need a skilled blend of general frontend development abilities and AEM-specific knowledge.
List of essential skills

In-Depth Knowledge of AEM:

· Understanding of AEM architecture and its component model.

· Experience creating and managing AEM templates, components, and pages.

· Knowledge of HTL (HTML Template Language), the templating system used by AEM (formerly known as Sightly).

· Familiarity with integrating AEM with other Adobe Experience Cloud products.
HTML/CSS:

· Proficiency in writing semantic HTML5.

· Expertise in CSS3, including Flexbox and Grid for responsive layouts.

· Understanding of CSS preprocessors like SASS or LESS.

JavaScript:

· Strong knowledge of JavaScript ES6 and later versions.

· Familiarity with frameworks and libraries such as React, Angular, or Vue.js (though AEM typically uses more vanilla JavaScript or specific integrations).

· Understanding of asynchronous programming, AJAX, and RESTful services.

Version Control/Git:

· Experience with Git for version control, including branching, merging, and pull requests.

Responsive/Mobile Design:

· Ability to implement responsive design and ensure cross-device compatibility.

· Web Performance Optimization:

· Techniques for optimizing web performance, such as lazy loading, code splitting, and minifying resources.

Debugging/Testing:

· Proficiency with browser developer tools.

· Experience with testing frameworks and tools like Jasmine, Mocha, or Jest.

· Package Managers and Build Tools:

· Experience with package managers like npm or Yarn.

· Familiarity with build tools like Webpack, Gulp, or Grunt.

Content Workflow:

· Understanding of AEM's role in the content creation workflow, including authoring, content fragments, and experience fragments.

Basic Backend Skills:

· Basic understanding of Java, as AEM is built on it.

· Familiarity with the Sling framework and OSGi architecture.

Collaboration and Communication:

· Ability to work collaboratively with designers, backend developers, and stakeholders.

· Strong communication skills to articulate technical concepts to non-technical team members.

· Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.

· Open to learning new technologies and adapting to evolving project needs.