The Sr. Adobe Target Developer is a hands-on technical role focused on building, testing and supporting Adobe Target-driven experimentation and personalization experiences. This role develops front-end code for A/B tests, experience targeting, personalization and other Target activities while partnering with product, design, analytics and MarTech teams. Strong Adobe Target expertise is preferred.
Details:
This role combines Adobe Target implementation, front-end development and technical problem solving. The Sr. Adobe Target Developer translates experimentation requirements into reliable, measurable implementations and helps maintain quality standards for code, QA, accessibility, performance and release readiness.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and support Adobe Target activities for A/B tests, multivariate tests, experience targeting, personalization, recommendations and other Target-driven experiences.
Build front-end code for Target activities using JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, responsive design, accessibility standards and cross-browser development practices.
Configure Adobe Target audiences, profile scripts, parameters, QA links, activity priorities, targeting rules and delivery safeguards.
Partner with product, design, analytics, MarTech and business teams to clarify requirements and deliver technically sound test implementations.
Troubleshoot activity delivery, audience qualification, front-end behavior, analytics integration, browser issues and production defects related to Target implementations.
Support QA, accessibility, performance, version control, release readiness, documentation and implementation standards.
Create reusable scripts, utilities and documentation that help improve consistency and speed across experimentation delivery.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in information technology, computer science, digital technology, design or equivalent experience.
Strong hands-on Adobe Target experience including A/B testing, multivariate testing, experience targeting, personalization, audience setup, profile scripts, parameters, QA, debugging and activity lifecycle management.
Strong front-end development experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, responsive design, accessibility, browser developer tools, cross-browser testing and web performance practices.
Experience implementing Target activities using custom code, reusable scripts, front-end components, QA utilities and integration patterns with analytics or measurement tools.
Working knowledge of Git-based development, branching, pull requests, code review, deployment workflows and release readiness practices.
Ability to troubleshoot technical issues, manage implementation details and recommend practical, scalable and maintainable solutions.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to product, business, analytics, design and development partners.
Experience creating documentation and supporting implementation standards for experimentation and personalization delivery.
Preferred Qualifications
Adobe Target Certified Professional, Adobe Target Business Practitioner or equivalent Adobe Target certification preferred.
Familiarity with Adobe Experience Cloud or related MarTech ecosystems is helpful, with primary emphasis on Adobe Target implementation and delivery.
Experience in enterprise digital marketing, financial services, regulated environments or large-scale experimentation and personalization programs.
Experience using LLMs as a complementary resource for development, troubleshooting, documentation and efficiency opportunities.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 5-7+ years of full-stack engineering experience across modern JavaScript and AEM development
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and React, Lit, Stencil, or Web Components
- Hands-on experience with Node.js, npm, Express, API design, and secure server-side development
- Proven AEM Sites experience with components, templates, Sling Models, OSGi, HTL, authoring, and integrations
- Hands-on AWS experience with Lambda, S3, ECS, API Gateway, and Amazon EventBridge, including security, observability, scalability, and CI/CD
- Strong collaboration, communication, code-review, and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or Claude Code
- Experience integrating Lit Web Components with AEM
- Experience with AEM as a Cloud Service, Core Components, Adobe Client Data Layer, Web SDK, Target, or Experience Platform
- Experience with Jest, Vitest, React Testing Library, Playwright, Cypress, or similar tools
- Professional certification in AWS, AEM, or another relevant technology stack
Vanguard Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement support appears unusually strong through a 401(k) design that includes a match plus an additional employer contribution, which can materially lift long-term total rewards. HSA seeding and an enhanced employer match further strengthen the savings-and-benefits value of the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle support is reinforced by a sizable annual FlexFund stipend that can be applied across many day-to-day categories such as fitness, childcare, and other personal expenses. On-site or virtual clinics and fitness options add practical health and wellness convenience.
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Affordable Benefits — Healthcare and related benefits are positioned as comparatively affordable via heavily subsidized medical plans and broad coverage options. This affordability can offset moderate base pay for employees who place higher value on out-of-pocket cost reductions.
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What We Do
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