Application Engineer Senior Technical Lead

We are seeking an experienced Adobe AEM Technical Lead to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of AEM-based solutions, ensuring the technical integrity and best practices throughout the project lifecycle. As a Technical Lead, you will work closely with stakeholders, architects, and developers to deliver robust and scalable AEM solutions.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the technical design and development of AEM solutions.
• Collaborate with product owners, solution architects to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Guide and mentor development teams on AEM best practices and standards.
• Oversee code reviews, ensure code quality, and manage technical debt.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to AEM implementations.
• Coordinate with other technical leads, architects, and project managers to ensure alignment with overall project goals.

Must-Have Skills:

Adobe AEM Expertise:

• Extensive experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) 6.x versions, including sites, assets, workflows, and AEM architecture.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing complex AEM solutions.

Java and Web Technologies:

• Strong proficiency in Java, Servlets, JSP, and Sling framework.
• Solid understanding of front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and related frameworks.

Content Management and Workflow:

• Deep understanding of content management, digital asset management, and AEM workflows.
• Experience in designing and developing custom AEM components, templates, and services.

DevOps and CI/CD:

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and practices, such as Git, Jenkins, Maven, and automated deployment pipelines.
• Familiarity with cloud-based deployment environments like AWS, Azure, or Adobe Managed Services.

Performance Optimization:

• Experience with performance tuning, optimization, and scalability of AEM-based applications.

Agile Methodologies:

• Experience working in product-led Agile/Scrum environments and familiarity with Agile tools like Jira or Confluence.

Problem-Solving and Leadership:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead and mentor a team of developers.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of working with cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

Experience with Other Adobe Solutions:

• Familiarity with other Adobe Marketing Cloud products, such as AEP, WebSDK, MobileSDK, Adobe Target, RT-CDP.

UI/UX Design Knowledge:

• Understanding of UI/UX design principles and experience working with designers to implement visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces.

Search and Personalization:

• Knowledge of search technologies and personalization strategies within AEM.

What it takes:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in AEM development and architecture.
• Proven experience in leading technical teams and managing AEM projects from inception to delivery.

Special Factors

Sponsorship
Vanguard is offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

We are Vanguard. Together, we're changing the way the world invests.

For us, investing doesn't just end in value. It starts with values. Because when you invest with courage, when you invest with clarity, and when you invest with care, you can get so much more in return. We invest with purpose - and that's how we've become a global market leader. Here, we grow by doing the right thing for the people we serve. And so can you.

We want to make success accessible to everyone. This is our opportunity. Let's make it count.

Inclusion Statement

Vanguard's continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: "Do the right thing."

We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard's core purpose through our values.

When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose.

Our core purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.