Senior Frontend Developer – AEM, CMS

📋 Description

• Spearhead the creation of scalable, maintainable, and high-performance frontend applications utilizing HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and contemporary frontend frameworks.

• Define and execute frontend architecture, reusable component strategies, and coding standards.

• Construct modular, reusable UI components in line with enterprise design systems and scalable frontend methodologies.

• Develop sophisticated frontend solutions using React (preferred), Next.js, or Vue.js.

• Architect and oversee frontend state, routing, rendering strategies, and component composition.

• Enhance frontend applications for scalability, maintainability, and long-term extensibility.

• Lead frontend integration initiatives within Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) or similar enterprise CMS platforms.

• Guarantee that frontend solutions are author-friendly and compatible with CMS content authoring workflows.

• Collaborate with backend/AEM developers to create clear component contracts and integration standards.

• Transform Figma and design system specifications into scalable frontend implementations.

• Promote uniformity in UI implementation, typography, spacing, accessibility, and interaction behavior.

• Lead frontend performance efforts concentrating on Core Web Vitals, lazy loading, code splitting, image optimization, bundle optimization, and rendering performance.

• Monitor and enhance application performance across various devices and browsers.

• Ensure applications comply with WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards.

• Advocate for semantic HTML, best practices in accessibility, and the implementation of inclusive design.

• Integrate frontend applications with RESTful and GraphQL APIs.

• Mentor junior and mid-level frontend developers.

• Engage in architectural discussions, technical planning, and sprint estimation.

• Work closely with product owners, UX/UI designers, QA engineers, backend developers, DevOps teams, and content authors.

• Actively participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to delivery planning.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5–7 years of professional frontend development experience.

• Demonstrated experience in delivering enterprise-scale or content-heavy web platforms.

• Strong practical experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) or similar enterprise CMS platforms.

• Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery teams.

• Experience contributing to frontend architecture and technical decision-making.

• Core Technical Requirements Frontend Fundamentals

• Expert-level proficiency in:

- HTML5

- CSS3

- JavaScript (ES6+)

• Strong understanding of:

- SCSS/SASS

- Responsive and mobile-first development

- Cross-browser compatibility

- Progressive enhancement

- RTL and multilingual frontend support

• Modern Frontend Frameworks

• Advanced hands-on experience with:

- React.js (preferred)

- Next.js

- Vue.js

• Strong understanding of:

- Component-driven architecture

- React hooks and lifecycle

- TypeScript

- State management solutions (Redux, Context API, Zustand, etc.)

- SSR/SSG concepts

• AEM & CMS Expertise

• Strong practical experience in integrating frontend solutions within AEM environments.

• Experience with:

- AEM SPA Editor

- AEM as a Cloud Service

- Clientlibs optimization

- Editable Templates

- Content authoring workflows

• Understanding of enterprise CMS constraints and scalable authorable component strategies.

• Design Systems & UI Engineering

• Experience in building and maintaining scalable design systems and component libraries.

• Strong ability to translate Figma designs into production-ready interfaces with high visual accuracy.

• Familiarity with Tailwind CSS or utility-first styling approaches is a plus.

• Strong understanding of frontend animations and interaction design.

• Tooling & Workflow

• Strong proficiency with:

- Git workflows

- npm/Yarn

- Webpack/Vite

- Browser developer tools

• Familiarity with:

- JIRA

- CI/CD pipelines

- Adobe Cloud Manager

- GitHub Actions

- Jenkins

• Performance, Accessibility & SEO

• Strong expertise in:

- Core Web Vitals optimization

- Frontend performance auditing

- WCAG 2.1 AA compliance

- Technical SEO fundamentals

- Semantic HTML and metadata optimization

• Testing & Quality Assurance

• Experience with:

- Jest

- React Testing Library

- Cypress or Playwright

• Understanding of unit, integration, and E2E testing strategies.

• Nice to Have

• Experience with Headless CMS architectures and GraphQL APIs.

• Experience with:

- Contentful

- Sitecore

- Storyblok

- Optimizely

• Familiarity with Adobe Analytics, Adobe Target, or Tealium.

• Experience supporting multilingual and Arabic/RTL websites.

• Exposure to microfrontend architecture is a plus.

• Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Capability to manage priorities and deliver high-quality work within deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to frontend excellence.

• Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Flexible work hours and remote working options.

• Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

• Access to the latest tools and technologies.