Job Role: Sr. IT Engineer - Applications (Web - Front-End Specialization)

Duration: 6+ Months

Location: Remote

Exp. Level: 8+ Years

Contract Type: W2 / 1099

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Front-End Developer with strong web development skills and basic familiarity with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM). This role focuses on creating engaging user interfaces, ensuring optimal performance, and delivering high-quality code. While advanced AEM expertise is not required, candidates should be comfortable working within an AEM environment and collaborating with back-end or AEM-focused developers.

Essential Responsibilities:

(Primary job duties this position is responsible for achieving, listed in order of importance.)

• Leverage DevOps and Agile methodologies to design, develop, and deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance web solutions.
• Develop and maintain responsive web applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Implement front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js, Angular) to enhance user experience.
• Optimize web applications for speed, accessibility, and scalability.
• Work with AEM components and templates as needed, integrating front-end assets into the platform.
• Collaborate with AEM-focused developers to ensure seamless functionality and content delivery.
• Transform mockups and wireframes into production-ready pages, working closely with designers and UX specialists.
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot and debug front-end issues for seamless user experience.
• Follow industry best practices and coding standards to develop well-structured code.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and frameworks.
• Contribute to process improvements, coding standards, and development workflows.
  
  

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in technology development/engineering.
• 3+ years of experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) 6.x or 5.x ( Apache Sling).
• 3+ years of experience working with source control tools for application development and migration.
• 3+ years of full SDLC experience.
• 3+ years of Java programming experience, including JVM ecosystem, memory management, and threading.
• 3+ years of experience in front-end frameworks (e.g., Angular, HTML5, CSS, GraphQL).
  
  

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of server-side rendering to improve performance and SEO.
• Experience with CI/CD ( Cloud Foundry, IBM Bluemix, Azure) and DevOps technologies.
• Understanding of system quality measures (availability, reliability, scalability, security, etc.).
  
  

Licenses & Certifications:

• W3C Certified - JavaScript Developer
• Oracle Certified - Java SE 17 Developer ( Java 11 is also acceptable).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

(Preferred skills are not mandatory but beneficial for the role.)

• 3+ years of experience in developing & implementing business systems.
• 2+ years in test-driven application development.
• 2+ years in infrastructure/software configuration management.
• 2+ years of experience in DevOps, CI/CD tools ( GitHub, Jenkins, etc.).
• Prior exposure to Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) projects.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards ( WCAG) and best practices.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs and how they integrate with front-end applications.
• Experience with JavaScript libraries ( jQuery, Angular.js, Node.js, React).
• Preferred certifications in Azure, Oracle OCI, or equivalent technologies.