AEM Tech Lead.

  • technology
  • contract
  • Cardiff
  • £500-£550

Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Tech Lead Java Engineer

Location: Cardiff / Remote (1-2 days per week on-site)
Contract Length: 6 months (starting ASAP)
Day Rate: Up to £550 per day

We are looking for an experienced AEM Tech Lead Engineer for a leading digital consultancy. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading the development of a complex digital platform, providing hands-on technical leadership, mentoring team members, and ensuring high-quality outcomes using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and related technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor the AEM development team, promoting engineering best practices and code quality.
  • Architect and implement scalable, high-performance solutions using AEM CMS, Java (including version 21), REST APIs, Microservices, and Spring frameworks.
  • Manage and optimise build and deployment pipelines leveraging Docker, Terraform, and Jenkins.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of platform features.
  • Champion continuous improvement across development processes, tools, and practices.


Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience as a Technical Lead on AEM CMS projects.
  • Strong proficiency in Java development, including Java 21 and earlier versions.
  • Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, Microservices architecture, and Spring frameworks.
  • Practical experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Familiarity with modern CI/CD tooling, including Docker, Terraform, and Jenkins.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.


This is an opportunity to work within a forward-thinking digital consultancy environment, leading impactful projects and guiding talented engineers to deliver exceptional digital experiences.