AEM Frontend Developer (5+ Years)

MindBrain · India

AEM Frontend Developer

Experience: 5+ Years

Job Type: Contract

Work Model: Remote

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled AEM Frontend Developer with 5+ years of frontend development experience , including 3+ years of hands-on experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) .

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in modern frontend technologies such as React.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3/SCSS , combined with solid experience in AEM component development, templates, Core Components, Client Libraries, Content Fragments, and Experience Fragments .

The candidate will be responsible for developing scalable, responsive, accessible, and high-performing digital experiences while collaborating closely with UX/UI designers, backend developers, architects, DevOps teams, and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable AEM-based websites and digital experiences .
• Develop reusable and scalable frontend components following AEM development best practices .
• Build responsive, mobile-first, cross-browser compatible web applications.
• Develop and customize AEM Core Components, templates, and Client Libraries (clientlibs) .
• Work with AEM Sites, Editable Templates, Content Fragments, and Experience Fragments .
• Integrate frontend components with AEM content structures and backend services.
• Develop and maintain frontend applications using React.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and SCSS .
• Consume and integrate REST APIs and GraphQL services .
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to deliver pixel-perfect and user-friendly implementations.
• Ensure applications meet WCAG accessibility standards and follow modern web development practices.
• Optimize websites for performance, SEO, responsiveness, and page-load efficiency .
• Participate in code reviews and maintain coding standards, quality, and documentation.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD, deployments, and release activities .
• Troubleshoot and resolve frontend and AEM-related production issues.
• Work effectively within Agile/Scrum teams and contribute throughout the software development lifecycle.

Required Skills

Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)

• Strong hands-on experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) .
• Experience with:
• AEM Sites
• AEM Templates and Editable Templates
• AEM Component Development
• Content Fragments
• Experience Fragments
• AEM Core Components
• AEM Client Libraries (Clientlibs)
• HTL / Sightly
• Good understanding of AEM architecture and content management concepts .

Frontend Technologies

• HTML5, CSS3, SCSS
• JavaScript (ES6+)
• TypeScript
• React.js
• Responsive and mobile-first web development
• Cross-browser compatibility
• Web performance optimization
• Accessibility / WCAG
• REST APIs and GraphQL
• Git, GitHub, or Bitbucket
• npm and modern frontend build tools

Preferred / Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience with Adobe Cloud Manager .
• Knowledge of AEM Headless implementations .
• Experience integrating third-party APIs and services.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices .
• Knowledge of SEO best practices .
• Experience with Next.js and AEM Headless.
• Familiarity with Webpack, Vite , or similar build tools.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Jest, Cypress, or Playwright .
• Exposure to the broader Adobe Experience Cloud ecosystem .

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering , or a related field.
• 5+ years of overall frontend development experience .
• 3+ years of hands-on AEM development experience .
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectivel