Senior Associate, AEM Developer

About us
Appnovation is a global, full-service digital partner that combines Strategy, Experience & Design, Engineering and Managed Services. We build digital solutions that deliver real impact today and serve as foundations for future growth.  Bold ambition. Practical action. Endless possibilities.

We are looking for a skilled Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Developer to join our digital team in Malaysia. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in designing, developing, and maintaining websites and web applications using AEM. You will collaborate with UI/UX designers and backend developers to deliver seamless digital experiences.

YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Develop and maintain web applications using Adobe Experience Manager.
• Customize AEM components, templates, workflows, and digital assets.
• Integrate AEM with other marketing platforms and back-end systems (e.g., APIs, CRMs, DAMs).
• Optimize website performance, SEO, and usability using AEM tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to AEM infrastructure and deployment.
• Follow best practices in coding, testing, and DevOps for AEM projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA, DevOps, Designers, Business Analysts) to ensure timely delivery.
• Participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing sessions.

JOB SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

Must‑haves

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in AEM development.
• Proficient in Java, JCR, Sling, OSGi, HTL (Sightly), JSP, and Apache Felix.
• Familiar with frontend technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, React or Angular (optional).
• Experience with AEM tools: CRXDE, Maven, Dispatcher, Adobe Target/Analytics (plus).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Git, Jenkins, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Adobe Certified AEM Developer (nice to have).
• Experience with Adobe Marketing Cloud integrations.
• Exposure to multi-language or multi-site AEM implementations.
  WHO YOU ARE
  • Customer‑centric – you begin with end‑user empathy and back decisions with data and real‑world insight.
  • Pragmatic engineer – you balance elegance with delivery timelines, choosing the right level of abstraction for each job.
  • Collaborative communicator – you thrive in distributed, multicultural teams, giving and receiving feedback with respect.
  • Problem‑solver – you decompose complex challenges, propose viable options, and make sound trade‑offs under pressure.
  • Quality champion – you hold yourself and others to high standards for readability, performance, security, and scalability.
  • Continuous learner – you actively explore technologies outside your comfort zone and share knowledge through demos, docs, and mentoring.
  • Adaptable – comfortable with shifting priorities and able to pivot quickly in a high‑growth, consultative environment.Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) or AEM as a Cloud Service.
    

  WHAT DOES APPNOVATION HAVE TO OFFER?

  At Appnovation, our development teams are collaborative, friendly, and open, providing varied work experiences. We encourage both professional and personal development! Here are a few more reasons why you should apply:

  Work-life balance

  Opportunities for personal and professional growth

  Health benefits package

  Mental health support

  Personal days off

  Fertility and menopause leave

  Fitness allowance

  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives

  And much more..
  

  Thank you for your interest in a career with Appnovation Technologies! Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

   

  At Appnovation, we recognize that diverse teams are the strongest teams. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is not only something that we embrace - we celebrate it! We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds, lived experiences and industries to apply. Come join us at Appnovation, and learn more about how we stay true to our company values as we build better lives through better digital.