Senior AEM Developer

Title :: Senior AEM Developer Location :: Philadelphia, PA Mode :: Onsite Key Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and maintain AEM-based websites and enterprise-grade web applications - Build custom AEM components, templates, dialogs, workflows, and services - Develop headless AEM solutions using AEM Headless / Content Services / GraphQL APIs with React and Next.js - Implement component-driven architectures leveraging AEM SPA Editor, Content Fragments, and Experience Fragments - Integrate AEM with third-party systems, APIs, and marketing tools (Adobe Marketing Cloud, Analytics, Target, etc.) - Optimize website performance, scalability, and SEO, including dispatcher configuration, caching, and CDN strategies - Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers, content authors, QA, and project managers - Write clean, modular, testable, and well-documented code - Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application and production issues - Participate in code reviews, contribute to engineering best practices, and mentor junior developers - Support CI/CD pipelines, deployments, and environment configurations (dev, QA, prod) Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field - 7–8+ years of hands-on experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) - Strong expertise in Java-based technologies - Java, Servlets, OSGi, Sling Models - Solid understanding of web technologies - HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript - Strong experience with React.js and Next.js, especially for headless CMS implementations - Hands-on experience with AEM Headless and SPA development, including: - AEM SPA Editor and component development - Content Services / GraphQL APIs - Experience with Content Fragments & Experience Fragments - Multisite and multichannel content delivery - In-depth understanding of AEM architecture, including: - Sling, JCR (Java Content Repository), Oak - OSGi services and bundles - Dispatcher and caching mechanisms - Workflows and content authoring - Familiarity with software design patterns, SOLID principles, and best practices - Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills - Excellent communication and collaboration skills Nice to Have - Experience with CDN platforms (e.g., Akamai), caching strategies, and performance optimization - Hands-on experience with AEM as a Cloud Service - Experience with CI/CD tools such as Git, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions - Knowledge of Adobe Marketing Cloud integrations (Analytics, Target, Campaign) - Familiarity with performance monitoring, SEO optimization, and accessibility standards - Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments Who We Are Welcome to TELUS Digital — where innovation drives impact at a global scale. As an award-winning digital product consultancy and the digital division of TELUS, one of Canada’s largest telecommunications providers, we design and deliver transformative customer experiences through cutting-edge technology, agile thinking, and a people-first culture. With a global team across North America, South America, Central America, Europe, Africa, and APAC, we offer end-to-end expertise across various service offerings: Web, Mobile & Digital Marketing | Enterprise AI | Customer Care AI & Technology | Enterprise Technology Modernization From mobile apps and websites to voice UI, chatbots, AI, customer service, and in-store solutions, TELUS Digital enables seamless, trusted, and digitally powered experiences that meet customers wherever they are — all backed by the secure infrastructure and scale of our multi-billion-dollar parent company.