AEM Lead
Lead the development team and take ownership of project deliverables, focusing on AEM components, templates, and integrations. Manage Cloud Manager pipelines and optimize website performance and accessibility using Lighthouse and SiteImprove reports.
- Hybrid
- Kitchener, ON
- Posted Aug 26, 2026
- Apply by Sep 25, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Role: AEM Lead Experience Required: 14-18 years Kitchener, ON - Work Model: Hybrid (2 days/week in office) 6 Months contract with possibility of extension Role Overview We are seeking an experienced AEM Lead to lead the team and take ownership of project deliverables. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) development, content delivery, integrations, and multi-site implementations while driving successful sprint execution and timely delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead the team and take responsibility for project deliverables. Develop and maintain AEM components, templates, Experience Fragments, and Content Fragments. Implement GraphQL queries and Query Builder for content delivery. Build and maintain OSGi services and Sling Models. Integrate third-party APIs and services. Configure and manage Dispatcher rules and CDN settings. Implement AEM Style Systems and support reskinning across multiple brand websites. Work on multiple projects sharing a common AEM codebase with brand-specific customizations. Manage Cloud Manager pipelines, user permissions, and environment configurations. Analyze Lighthouse and SiteImprove reports to improve website performance and accessibility. Support the team in achieving sprint goals and ensuring timely delivery. Develop front-end functionality using JavaScript, jQuery, and CSS. Required Skills Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) AEM Components GraphQL Queries OSGi Services Sling Models API Integrations JavaScript jQuery CSS Essential Skills Experience with Multi-Site Manager (MSM) Knowledge of Imperva or similar WAF/CDN tools Familiarity with Headless AEM and React-based front-end applications
What you’ll do
Lead the development team and take ownership of project deliverables, focusing on AEM components, templates, and integrations. Manage Cloud Manager pipelines and optimize website performance and accessibility using Lighthouse and SiteImprove reports.
Requirements
Requires 14-18 years of experience with deep expertise in AEM, OSGi services, and multi-site implementations. Proficiency in front-end technologies like JavaScript and CSS, as well as familiarity with Headless AEM and React, is essential.
Listed skills
- CSSPreferred
- ReactPreferred
- JavaScriptPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Adobe Experience Manager
- GraphQL Queries
- OSGi Services
- Sling Models
- API Integrations
- JavaScript
- jQuery
- CSS
- Multi-Site Manager
- Imperva
- Headless AEM
- React
- Dispatcher
- CDN
- Cloud Manager
- AEM Components
Job areas
- Software
- Technology
- Consulting
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 10+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 25, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Office presence
- 2 days per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
- Application method
- Direct apply is available