Aem Developer

Job Description

Epsilon Automotive/CRM is seeking a AEM Front-End Developer with a focus and desire to work within a web development team with responsibility of developing & maintaining software. The AEM Front-End Developer is responsible for knowing and applying development standards and best practices and to keep current with emerging technologies and consulting on user interaction design, and possesses analytical and troubleshooting skills, great communication skills, with an enthusiasm for growth and tackling multiple complex projects within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The AEM Front-End Developer is expected to be motivated to combine the art of design with the art of programming through translation of the UI/UX designs to code that will produce the visual interface of the application.

Key Responsibilities

The following outlines the principal work & responsibilities of the job and is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

• Design, develop, and implement AEM components, document them and test UI for customer-facing websites.
• Develop Documentation, including Design Specifications and Technical Specifications, and Test Plans.
• Develop systems including coding, testing, and debugging. Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Provide daily production support JAVA / AEM and problem resolution for assigned applications.
• Develop/deploy custom OSGI bundles.
• Develop new and modify existing user-facing features for our applications; determine the structure and design of web pages, build easily extensible and reusable code, optimize pages for peak performance (inc. loading times,) and use a variety of markup languages to create the web pages per requirements and designs.
• Perform development tasks of increasingly complex nature which may require extensive research and analysis.
• Test applications and websites on different various devices and browsers to ensure a consistent user experience across all platforms.
• Troubleshoot a variety of issues across multiple environments and determine best course of action, and provide analysis for Root Cause
• Collaborate closely across project team(s) (including development User Experience, Graphic designers, BSAs, et al.,) to bridge the gap between design and technical implementation, taking an active role consulting on user interactions and application functions.
• Work closely with development team members to deliver consistent and reliable web experiences, and UX and graphic designers to ensure interaction, usability and accessibility standards are met.
• Optimize web design for across platforms and devices for maximum speed.

This role requires someone who has:

• Strong communication (written and verbal in English), interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Expertise writing HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6) in a commercial development environment (preferably in a high-volume or critical production service environment; prior agency experience is a plus.)
• Expert in designing and writing maintainable, high-performance code and analyzing & troubleshooting varying-scale solutions leveraging a variety of AEM, Front-End tools and techniques, including (but not limited to):
  • 2+ years of Adobe Experience Manager Front-End Programming
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related subject (preferred) or equivalent work experience.
  • AEM Certification (Sites Developer Professional)
  • Expertise with cross web responsive development  
  • Experience with HTL/Sightly templating language  
  • Experience with AEM tools: Brackets Extension, FileVault Tool 
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.  
  • Expert writing semantic HTML5 markup.
  • Expert with CSS compilers and pre-processors (SASS or LESS).
  • Expert with build systems like Grunt, Gulp or module bundlers like Webpack.
  • Expert with at least one JavaScript framework (Angular, React, Backbone, View -> Vue, etc.
  • Expert with code management and source control tools (Git, SVN, etc.) and development workflow methodologies (e.g., git-flow).
  • Expert with collaboration & prototyping tools; including Figma, Adobe XD, Zeplin, Sketch, and/or Photoshop.
  • Expert with device and browser testing and debugging. Understanding of all major devices & browsers and the special considerations required for their various quirks.
  • Experience with CSS Frameworks like Tailwind, Bootstrap etc.
  • Experience with (US and international) accessibility concerns and making software usable by people with disabilities.
  • Working knowledge of Photoshop to save pictures for web.
  • Working knowledge of speed optimization such as YSlow or PageSpeed 
  • Knowledge in HTML5, JavaScript (knowledge of how to manipulate the DOM, handle events, interface with REST APIs, etc.). , jQuery, CSS3, Sass, W3C 
  • Basic knowledge of PHP, Python, or Ruby (recommended). 
  • Problem-solving and troubleshooting ability.  
  • Ability to collaborate with clients and teammates.
  • Adaptable and capable of dealing with often changed priorities.
• Competency in interaction design fundamentals, and ability to consult on industry standards.
• Knowledge and application of SEO best practices.
• Comfortable consulting and providing feedback on visual design and what is required of a great user interface (you may not be an expert within the design tools, you still have an eye for aesthetics)
• Ability to articulate technical problems and recommend best course of action verbally and in written form.
• Detail-orientation and ability to multi-task with good time management skills
• Experience coaching and mentoring others.

 Qualifications – Good to have:

• Experience with unit testing and testing frameworks (Mocha, Chai, Jasmine, etc.) a plus.
• Experience writing code in at least one server-side technology (Python, PHP, .NET, Java, NodeJS, etc.) a plus.
• Proficiency with REST API's using tools like Swagger, Postman.
• Experience contributing to, or modifying, application code and performing unit testing in AngularJS, Rest Web Services
• Proficiency with tools like Visual Studio, Microsoft Azure and Team Foundation Server.

Additional Information

About Epsilon

Epsilon is a global advertising and marketing technology company positioned at the center of Publicis Groupe. Epsilon accelerates clients’ ability to harness the power of their first-party data to activate campaigns across channels and devices, with an unparalleled ability to prove outcomes. The company’s industry-leading technology connects advertisers with consumers to drive performance while respecting and protecting consumer privacy. Epsilon’s people-based identity graph allows brands, agencies and publishers to reach real people, not cookies or devices, across the open web. For more information, visit epsilon.com.

When you’re one of us, you get to run with the best. For decades, we’ve been helping marketers from the world’s top brands personalize experiences for millions of people with our cutting-edge technology, solutions and services. Epsilon’s best-in-class identity gives brands a clear, privacy-safe view of their customers, which they can use across our suite of digital media, messaging and loyalty solutions. We process 400+ billion consumer actions each day and hold many patents of proprietary technology, including real-time modeling languages and consumer privacy advancements. Thanks to the work of every employee, Epsilon has been consistently recognized as industry-leading by Forrester, Adweek and the MRC. Positioned at the core of Publicis Groupe, Epsilon is a global company with more than 8,000 employees around the world. Check out a few of these resources to learn more about what makes Epsilon so EPIC:

• Our Culture: https://www.epsilon.com/us/about-us/our-culture-epsilon
• Life at Epsilon: https://www.epsilon.com/us/about-us/epic-blog
• DE&I: https://www.epsilon.com/us/about-us/diversity-equity-inclusion
• CSR: https://www.epsilon.com/us/about-us/corporate-social-responsibility

Great People Deserve Great Benefits

We know that we have some of the brightest and most talented associates in the world, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, expect competitive pay, comprehensive health coverage, and endless opportunities to advance your career.

Epsilon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Epsilon’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on actual or perceived race, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Epsilon also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Epsilon will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process.

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