Lead AEM Engineer

Hello! 
We are an experienced innovation company and we are looking for Lead AEM Engineer to join our global team of 6,000 professionals in more than 60 offices worldwide!

We exist to unlock a better way to experience the world. Valtech is one of the largest global business transformation agencies. We design, build, and deliver transformative digital solutions for the world's best-known brands.

We engage with our clients worldwide to discover new opportunities, design & build digitally driven solutions, and run & continuously optimize outcomes. We build intuitive, frictionless, and connected experiences that improve human lives and make our client's businesses grow.

We are also open to hiring more veterans and internally displaced persons. We invite you to explore the Valtech Ukraine: Diversity & Inclusion Annual Report 2024 to learn more about how we are putting our commitment to diversity and inclusion into action.

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong knowledge of Java and analyzing, designing, and implementing features in AEM 6.5
• Experience working with AEM as a Cloud
• Experience working with AWS/GCP/Azure Cloud
• Experience in active participation in Agile Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Status Meeting, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospection)
• Knowledge of AEM Setup/Configuration, Capacity Planning, caching, and performance optimization
• Strong capabilities in diagnosing and solving technical problems during the development
• Good Knowledge in maintaining client libraries and the introduction and usage of next-gen frontend frameworks
• Good knowledge of AEM Assets
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Very experienced in integration approaches of 3rd party systems
• Upper-Intermediate English level
• Accountability, strong communication, collaboration, and time-management skills
• Strong desire to learn more about business every day

Optional:

• Knowledge of AEM Sites
• Experience working with Digital Asset Management (DAM)
• Good knowledge of frontend technologies (JavaScript)

The Role

As a Lead AEM Engineer you’ll be expected to:

• Participate in software design, development, and implementation of Adobe AEM (Provide advanced-level technical design, development, testing, debugging, and documentation skills)
• Ensure the software developed adheres to best practices and quality standards through code and design reviews
• Assess remaining work effort for time to complete estimates
• Interface with the client in support of integration design
• Interface with engagement and project managers to ensure proper adherence to SDLC and to conduct project risk identification and mitigation planning
• Define implementation processes, quality gates, and standards for design and development
• Provide motivation and guidance to the development team during the systems development life cycle
• Diagnose and solve technical problems encountered during the development
• Support the team when it comes to technical decisions and mentoring

Benefits

Mental and physical health:

• Medical insurance
• Sports reimbursement budget
• Home office support
• A number of free psychological and legal consultations
• Maternity and paternity leave support

Personal and professional development:

• Internal workshops and learning initiatives
• Compensation for English language classes
• Professional certifications reimbursement
• Participation in professional local and global communities
• Growth Framework to manage expectations and define the steps to move towards the selected career
• Mentoring program with the ability to become a mentor or a mentee to grow to a higher position

Valtech Ukraine has a system of progressive benefit packages. The longer you stay with the company, the more benefits you get.

Our main priority has always been people. Valtech has created One Fund to support Ukrainian colleagues and teams who have found their lives turned upside down. Forbes Ukraine ranked Valtech Ukraine as a Top 50 Wartime Employers, we are coming in at number 14.

Our recruitment flow:

1. Initial Call — 15-minute call with a Talent Sourcer for an English check and brief questionnaire.
2. HR Interview — up to 1-hour interview with a Talent Acquisition Consultant.
3. Technical Interview — up to 1-hour technical discussion with our experts.
4. Final Interview — up to 1-hour soft skills meeting with the Delivery Manager and People Partner.
5. References — We’ll request references at this stage.

Valtech is a rapidly growing company. Not only will you get to be a part of our constant evolution, but you can lead the change. The more we grow, the more opportunities there are to take responsibility, implement your creative ideas, and be the innovator and driver rather than the task executor.

Say hello to your future. Apply!