We currently have a career opportunity for a Lead Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Developer to join our team located in LATAM. As a Lead AEM Developer you will participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle which includes estimating, technical design, implementation, documentation, testing, deployment and support of application developed for our clients. As a member working in a team environment you will take direction from solution architects and Leads on development activities. Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We’re a quickly-growing, global digital consulting leader, and we’re transforming the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands. You’ll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues. Responsibilities Architect & Lead AEM Solutions: Design, architect, and lead the technical implementation of complex, scalable Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) solutions, ensuring adherence to best practices and technical standards. Guide Development & Quality: Oversee AEM development (components, templates, workflows, integrations), conduct rigorous code reviews, and enforce high-quality coding standards across the team. Mentor & Lead Agile Teams: Lead and mentor AEM developers, fostering technical growth and guiding team execution within an Agile/Scrum framework, including participation in relevant ceremonies. Translate Business Needs: Directly collaborate with clients and stakeholders to understand complex business requirements and translate them into effective technical specifications and AEM solution designs. Solve Complex Problems & Innovate: Troubleshoot intricate technical issues across the AEM ecosystem, manage technical risk, and drive the adoption of new AEM features and improvements. Conduct code reviews , ensuring adherence to high-quality standards and Agile best practices . Stay up-to-date with the latest AEM features and Adobe Experience Cloud updates to continuously improve the system and maximize its potential. Minimum Requirements Deep AEM & Technical Expertise: 6+ years of AEM development (AEM Sites/Assets, Java, Sling, OSGi, JCR) coupled with strong front-end (HTML/CSS/JS, React) skills and a solid grasp of AEM architecture and integrations. Proven Technical Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading AEM development teams, mentoring engineers, defining technical direction, and making key architectural decisions. Client-Facing & Communication Skills: Excellent communication and consulting abilities to effectively interact with clients, gather complex requirements, and clearly articulate technical solutions and trade-offs. Complex Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills and proven ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical challenges within AEM and integrated enterprise systems. Agile & Best Practices Knowledge: Experience leading technical efforts in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban) and strong understanding of SDLC, CI/CD, performance optimization, and security best practices for AEM. Ability to work with a team to provide written responses to technical proposals and /or reports/documentation for delivery. Knowledge of SEO principles , performance optimization , and cross-browser compatibility best practices for AEM. Advanced English proficiency, with experience working in global teams . Adobe certifications (e.g., Adobe Certified Expert - AEM Sites) are a plus. Perficient full-time employees receive complete and competitive benefits. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, generous work/life opportunities and an outstanding benefits package that includes paid time off plus holidays. In addition, all colleagues are eligible for a number of rewards and recognition programs including billable bonus opportunities. Encouraging a healthy work/life balance and providing our colleagues great benefits are just part of what makes Perficient a great place to work. WHO WE ARE Perficient is a leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers’ expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, our colleagues bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help our clients – the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed. WHAT WE BELIEVE At Perficient, we promise to challenge, champion, and celebrate our people. You will experience a unique and collaborative culture that values every voice. Join our team, and you’ll become part of something truly special. We believe in developing a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the clients we work with. We’re committed to actively listening, learning, and acting to further advance our organization, our communities, and our future leaders… and we’re not done yet. Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Disability Accommodations: Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us. Disclaimer: The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time. #J-18808-Ljbffr