AEM & Forms Lead Developer

This role focuses on designing and governing enterprise scale solutions using Adobe Experience Manager and AEM Forms for global clients in the high tech domain. The architect will shape digital experience platforms assure end to end solution integrity and guide teams toward robust secure and scalable implementations while aligning technology outcomes with business value and societal impact through improved customer experiences and streamlined digital services.

In This Role, You Will

• Solution Architecture: Architect, design, and deliver end-to-end AEM Sites and AEM Forms (Adaptive Forms, Document Services) solutions aligned with enterprise scalability, security, and performance standards.

• Technical Leadership: Provide hands-on guidance, technical direction, and code reviews for local and offshore engineering teams. Enforce engineering best practices, design patterns, and continuous integration pipelines.

• System Integration: Design and maintain robust RESTful APIs, OSGi bundles, and Sling services connecting AEM platforms with downstream enterprise systems such as CRM, ERP, and marketing automation platforms.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner closely with Product Managers, UX/UI Designers, Marketing teams, and Enterprise IT Architects to translate complex business objectives into scalable technical execution plans.

• Continuous Improvement: Drive technical refactoring, platform upgrades (AEM Cloud Service / AEM 6. 5), performance tuning, and automated testing initiatives to maintain web reliability.

Work Model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a onsite position open to qualified applicants able to work in Wilmington, DE, USA (Onsite). Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on business and client requirements.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future

What You Need to Have to Be Considered

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field.

• 7+ years of progressive experience in software development with 4+ years dedicated to AEM Sites and AEM Forms solution delivery.

• Proven experience serving in a technical lead or senior architectural capacity on enterprise web applications.

• Adobe Certified Expert / Master – AEM Developer or Architect certification.

These Will Help You Stand Out

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

• Technical Skills & Required Competencies.

• AEM Core Stack: Deep technical proficiency in Apache Sling, JCR, OSGi frameworks, HTL/Sightly, Core Components, and Dispatcher configurations.

• AEM Forms Expertise: Hands-on mastery of Adaptive Forms, Form Data Model (FDM), workflow design, and backend document processing services.

• Programming & Frameworks: Strong Core Java background, REST/GraphQL APIs, modern JavaScript (React/Angular/Vue), HTML5, and CSS3/SASS.

• DevOps & Tools: Experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Maven, SonarQube, and Adobe Cloud Manager.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between 160,000 - $180,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.