Senior AEM Developer

We are looking for a seasoned Adobe AEM Technical Lead or Senior Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of technical leadership and operational excellence. You will lead the design, development, and deployment of AEM-based solutions, ensuring best practices and technical integrity throughout the project lifecycle. In addition to engineering leadership, you’ll play a key role in maintaining operational stability, managing deployments, monitoring performance, and resolving issues to ensure seamless day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical design and development of Adobe AEM solutions.

• Collaborate with product owners and solution architects to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.

• Guide and mentor development teams on AEM best practices.

• Conduct code reviews, manage technical debt, and ensure code quality.

• Troubleshoot and resolve AEM-related technical issues.

• Align with architects and project managers to meet project goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, IT, or related field.

• 7+ years of experience in AEM development and architecture.

• Proven ability to lead technical teams and deliver end-to-end AEM projects.

• Deep experience with AEM 6.x (Sites, Assets, Workflows, Architecture).

• Proven success in designing and implementing complex AEM solutions.

• Familiarity with AEM as a Cloud Service.

• Java & Web Technologies

• Solid grasp of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks.

• Content & Workflow Management

• Expertise in content and digital asset management.

• Skilled in building custom components, templates, and services.

• DevOps & CI/CD

• Hands-on with Git, Jenkins, Maven, and automated pipelines.

• Experience with cloud deployments (AWS, Azure, Adobe Managed Services).

• Proficient in tuning and scaling AEM applications.

• Exposure to Adobe Marketing Cloud tools (AEP, WebSDK, MobileSDK, Target, RT-CDP).

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

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.