Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Tech Lead Java Engineer
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Location: Cardiff / Remote (1–2 days per week on-site)
Contract Length: 6 months (starting ASAP)
Day Rate: Up to £550 per day - OUTSIDE IR35
We arelooking for an experienced AEM Tech Lead Engineer for a leading digital consultancy. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading the development of a complex digital platform, providing hands-on technical leadership, mentoring team members, and ensuring high-quality outcomes using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and related technologies.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and mentor the AEM development team, promoting engineering best practices and code quality.
* Architect and implement scalable, high-performance solutions using AEM CMS, Java (including version 21), REST APIs, Microservices, and Spring frameworks.
* Manage and optimise build and deployment pipelines leveraging Docker, Terraform, and Jenkins.
* Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of platform features.
* Champion continuous improvement across development processes, tools, and practices.
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience as a Technical Lead on AEM CMS projects.
* Strong proficiency in Java development, including Java 21 and earlier versions.
* Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, Microservices architecture, and Spring frameworks.
* Practical experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
* Familiarity with modern CI/CD tooling, including Docker, Terraform, and Jenkins.
* Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
This is an opportunity to work within a forward-thinking digital consultancy environment, leading impactful projects and guiding talented engineers to deliver exceptional digital experiences.