Valtech - AEM Technical Lead
Requirements
• To be considered for this role, you must meet the following essential qualifications: • 8–12+ years of experience in software engineering • 6+ years of experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) • 4+ years working with AEM as a Cloud Service and Edge Delivery Services (EDS) • AEM as a Cloud Service and Edge Delivery Services (EDS) • Proven experience in a Technical Lead or Senior Lead role • Technical Lead or Senior Lead role • Technical Expertise • Technical Expertise • Strong expertise in: • Sling, OSGi, JCR, Oak • AEM Core Components • Content Fragments & GraphQL APIs • Experience with Universal Editor and EDS delivery models • Universal Editor and EDS delivery models • Deep understanding of: • API design (REST/GraphQL) • Integration patterns & event-driven architectures • Messaging systems (Kafka, Azure Service Bus) • DevOps & Cloud • CI/CD pipelines and release management (Cloud Manager, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) • Experience with cloud observability tools (Datadog, New Relic, Kibana) • cloud observability tools • Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform is a plus) • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform is a plus) • Strong experience with Dispatcher/CDN configuration and optimization • Dispatcher/CDN configuration and optimization • Security & Performance • Authentication & authorization (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, Adobe IMS) • Secrets management (Vault, KMS) • Deep knowledge of: • Performance optimization • Caching strategies • Query/index tuning • Experience with Adobe I/O Runtime (serverless) • Adobe I/O Runtime (serverless) • Knowledge of Adobe Target, Launch, Analytics integrations • Adobe Target, Launch, Analytics integrations • Experience with API gateways (Apigee, Kong, Azure APIM) • API gateways • Exposure to GraphQL federation and schema stitching • GraphQL federation and schema stitching • Experience delivering headless and composable architectures across channels (web, mobile, IoT) • headless and composable architectures • If you do not meet all the listed qualifications or have gaps in your experience, we still encourage you to apply. At Valtech, we recognize that talent comes in many forms, and we value diverse perspectives and a willingness to learn. • Commitment to reaching all kinds of people • We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all.
Responsibilities
• Technical Leadership & Architecture • Own and drive solution architecture for AEM Cloud Service and EDS implementations • solution architecture • Define technical standards, best practices, and development guidelines • technical standards, best practices, and development guidelines • Establish and enforce non-functional requirements (performance, scalability, security, resiliency) • non-functional requirements (performance, scalability, security, resiliency) • Lead design decisions across backend architecture, APIs, and integrations • design decisions • Partner with Architects to align technical solutions with business objectives • technical solutions with business objectives • Backend Engineering (Hands-on) • Lead development of AEM backend solutions using: • AEM backend solutions • Custom workflows • Content Fragment Models & GraphQL APIs • Design and deliver headless and omnichannel architectures using EDS • headless and omnichannel architectures • Implement integrations with CRM, PIM, DAM, marketing tech, and identity systems • CRM, PIM, DAM, marketing tech, and identity systems • Oversee API strategy (REST/GraphQL) ensuring scalability and maintainability • Cloud, DevOps & Quality Ownership • Own and guide CI/CD pipelines (Cloud Manager, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins) • CI/CD pipelines • Define and enforce code quality standards, automated testing, and release processes • code quality standards, automated testing, and release processes • Establish observability frameworks (monitoring, logging, tracing, alerting) • observability frameworks • Optimize Dispatcher/CDN caching strategies (Fastly, Akamai, CloudFront) • Dispatcher/CDN caching strategies • Ensure DevOps maturity and cloud-native best practices across teams • DevOps maturity and cloud-native best practices • Security, Performance & Compliance • Define and enforce security best practices (OWASP, OAuth2/OIDC, secure APIs, secrets management) • security best practices • Lead initiatives for performance optimization (caching, indexing, query tuning, asset delivery) • performance optimization • Ensure compliance with data privacy, PII handling, and governance standards • data privacy, PII handling, and governance standards • Conduct technical risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies • technical risk assessments • Team Leadership & Delivery • Provide hands-on technical leadership and mentoring to backend engineers • hands-on technical leadership and mentoring • Own technical backlog refinement and support estimation and planning • technical backlog refinement • Act as the main technical point of contact for stakeholders • technical point of contact • Collaborate closely with Product Owners, QA, Frontend teams, and Architects • Product Owners, QA, Frontend teams, and Architects • Drive delivery excellence, ensuring solutions meet quality and timeline expectations • delivery excellence
Benefits
• This is a Full time position based in Canada. The offered salary range is $115,000 CAD - $150,000 CAD annually, depending on experience and location. • Full time • Canada • $115,000 CAD - $150,000 CAD • Valtech offers a comprehensive benefits package effective after three months of continuous service: • A comprehensive insurance plan, where you can choose the module that best suits your needs—Gold, Silver, or Bronze. The employer may contribute up to 80% of your coverage depending on the selected module. This plan includes short- and long-term disability coverage. • comprehensive insurance plan • short- and long-term disability coverage • Dialogue via Sun Life provides virtual healthcare services, allowing you to consult with a healthcare professional for emergencies, prescription renewals, and more. You also have access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program, as well as a complete mental health support program. • Dialogue via Sun Life • Employee and Family Assistance Program • complete mental health support program • A $500 Personal Spending Account, which can be used for healthcare reimbursements, gym memberships, public transit passes, office supplies, or contributions to your RRSP through Valtech. • $500 Personal Spending Account • A retirement plan where Valtech will match 100% of your RRSP contributions through a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), up to a maximum of 4%. You can start contributing to your RRSP immediately, and to the DPSP after 3 months. The vesting of the DPSP will be after a 24 months of service. • retirement plan • Access to a flexible vacation under Valtech's policy to support your work-life balance, with 5 days available during your probation period and a prorated amount calculated for the remainder of the year. • flexible vacation under Valtech's policy • Personal Technology Reimbursement – $30/month for every employee-offered on day 1. • Personal Technology Reimbursement • We close during the winter holidays and offer flexible scheduling throughout the year, so you can enjoy those sunny Friday afternoons—provided your weekly hours are completed. • winter holidays • offer flexible scheduling • Your application process • ⚠️ Beware of recruitment fraud: Only engage with official Valtech email addresses. • We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know. • Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world. • At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more. • At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate. • Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.
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