Job Description
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced AEM Headless Tech Lead to drive the development, integration, and optimization of Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) as a headless CMS . The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in AEM as a cloud service (AEMaaCS), content modeling, API development, data migration, and integration with CDNs and external services . This role focuses more on backend CMS architecture and integration rather than frontend development.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the implementation of AEM as a headless CMS , leveraging Content Fragments (CFs) and GraphQL APIs for structured content delivery.
• Design and develop scalable content models to optimize content reuse across multiple channels (web, mobile apps, digital signage, etc.).
• Ensure efficient content API strategies, optimizing GraphQL and REST endpoints for performance and security.
• Define structured content models in AEM to support multi-channel delivery.
• Lead content migration strategies, including automation, transformation, and ingestion from legacy CMS platforms.
• Work with business stakeholders to migrate and restructure content in AEM while ensuring content integrity and SEO best practices.
• Architect CDN integration (Akamai, Cloudflare, etc) for optimized content delivery.
• Implement cache strategies and API response optimizations to improve performance and reduce latency.
• Ensure image & asset optimizations using AEM Dynamic Media or DAM integrations.
• Integrate AEM with external DXPs, e-commerce platforms, personalization engines, and third-party APIs .
• Work with identity & access management for API security (OAuth, JWT, API Gateway).
• Optimize API caching and implement GraphQL federation strategies when needed.
• Ensure role-based access control (RBAC) and content governance best practices in AEM.
• Maintain compliance with GDPR, CPRA, and other data protection regulations .
• Implement secure API practices to protect sensitive content and data.
• Work closely with content authors, marketers, and developers to align CMS capabilities with business needs.
• Lead AEM development teams, define best practices, and conduct code reviews .
• Collaborate with DevOps & cloud teams to ensure AEM deployments align with CI / CD best practices.
Required Skills & Experience
• 6-10 years of strong expertise in AEM (Adobe Experience Manager) ; or AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS) .
• Experience with AEM headless capabilities , including Content Fragments (CFs), GraphQL, and JSON API .
• Experience on building the support modules in AEM using Java and JUnit
• Knowledge of CDN integrations (Akamai, Cloudflare, etc.) and caching strategies.
• Expertise in content modeling for structured, reusable content across multi-channel platforms.
• Strong experience in data migration , including automation, scripting, and integration with legacy systems.
• Proficiency in API development & integration , including REST, GraphQL, OAuth, JWT, and API Gateways.
• Hands-on experience in AEM workflows, permissions, and user access control .
• Experience with Cloud-based AEM deployments specifically on Adobe Cloud Manager .
• Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines, Git, Jenkins, and DevOps practices for AEM.
• Basic knowledge of frontend technologies is a plus but not required.
• Strong leadership and technical mentorship capabilities.
• Ability to bridge the gap between business needs and technology solutions .
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and performance optimization skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
• Adobe Certified Expert – AEM Sites Architect or AEM Headless Developer certification.
• Experience with composable architecture, MACH (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, Headless) principles .
• Background in e-commerce or enterprise CMS migrations .
