Job Description:
12+ Month Contract
Hybrid - Dearborn MI
$50-70/HR
Position Description
Seeking a skilled AEM Developer to help transform our digital properties into modern, engaging customer experiences. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) solutions that power Ford's web platforms. You will work alongside architects, UX/UI designers, product managers, and QA engineers to deliver scalable, high-performing, and secure applications that support Ford's global digital ecosystem.
This is an opportunity to build meaningful, high-impact software at scale while growing your expertise across the full AEM stack, from component and template development to cloud deployment.
Key ResponsibilitiesAEM Development
- Develop and maintain AEM components, templates, workflows, and content fragments that support scalable, reusable digital experiences.
- Build and support AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS) implementations, including authoring, publishing, and dispatcher configurations.
- Develop and maintain the Digital Asset Management (DAM) repository, including metadata schemas, folder structures, and asset governance.
- Configure and maintain Blueprints, Live Copies, and Rollout Configurations to ensure content consistency across multi-site environments.
- Build responsive, high-performance front-end experiences using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern frameworks such as React or Angular.
- Develop backend services and integrations using Java, Sling, and OSGi, including REST/API integrations with third-party systems.
- Write clean, scalable, and well-tested code, and actively participate in code reviews.
- Partner with UX/UI designers, business analysts, and product managers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement, while managing work through tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
- Create and maintain technical documentation and specifications.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues with a focus on system stability and continuous improvement.
- Troubleshoot indexing failures, data synchronization issues, and search relevance problems across environments.
- Collaborate with architects to evaluate and evolve search architecture as content volume and site footprint grow.
DevOps & Cloud
- Support and enhance CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Git, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions.
- Deploy and manage applications on cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Apply best practices for security, accessibility, and performance across all deliverables.
Required Skills
- Java
- Apache Sling
- JavaScript
- React
- Angular
- HTML5
- CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)
- Adobe Suite
Preferred Skills
Required Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 5+ years of experience in AEM development, including components, templates, workflows, and DAM.
- Strong proficiency with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and at least one modern front-end framework (React or Angular).
- Experience with Java, Sling, and OSGi within an AEM environment.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
- Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS).
- Experience with DevOps tools and processes, including Git, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Familiarity with microservices and service-oriented architecture.
- Curiosity and hands-on experience using AI tools to support development, testing, or content workflows.
- Adobe AEM certification(s).
- Experience with Elasticsearch and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)-based search models.
- Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or agentic AI solutions for automated code reviews.
Education Required
Education Preferred
Additional Safety Training/Licensing/Personal Protection Requirements
Additional Information
Hybrid Schedule: 4 days per week onsite in Dearborn, MI and 1 day per week remote.
Important: Fully remote work is not available for this position. Candidates must be located within the Metro Detroit area and able to commute by their start date.
EEO Employer
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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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