Job Title: AEM Frontend Developer
Experience Required: 5+ years
Location: As per project allocation
Company: Cognizant
Job Summary
The AEM Frontend Developer will be responsible for building intuitive user interface components in alignment with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) best practices. This role requires close collaboration with design, backend, and DevOps teams to deliver scalable, responsive, and maintainable front-end applications.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze UX designs and business requirements to assess technical feasibility and transform them into robust frontend solutions.
Translate wireframes and UI/UX designs into high-quality, functional code.
Develop reusable and modular frontend components for AEM integrations.
Optimize components for high performance, speed, and responsiveness across devices and browsers.
Ensure pixel-perfect UI implementation with consistent branding and styling across screens.
Maintain clean, scalable code with appropriate documentation and version control.
Lead and mentor junior developers, providing guidance and best practice standards.
Collaborate with backend, QA, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
Technical Experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in front-end application development.
Strong hands-on expertise in JavaScript, including its core principles and modern ES6+ features.
Proficient in at least one JavaScript framework/library (React.js, Vue.js, or Angular).
Deep understanding of DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model.
Experience working with RESTful APIs and integrating frontend components with backend services.
Strong skills in HTML5, CSS3, and responsive web design principles.
Familiarity with responsive frameworks such as Bootstrap and Material UI.
Experience using CSS preprocessors like SASS or LESS.
Good exposure to AEM-specific frontend development practices and workflows.
Experience with frontend testing frameworks such as Jest or Mocha.
Hands-on experience with modern frontend tooling like Webpack, Babel, Gulp, Grunt, and NPM.
Strong understanding of version control systems like Git and distributed code collaboration.
Professional Attributes
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) for effective collaboration and client interactions.
Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
Self-motivated with strong problem-solving abilities.
Committed to quality and precision in frontend delivery.
Eagerness to learn new technologies and upskill continuously.
About Cognizant
Cognizant is a global technology services leader, with over 300,000 employees serving clients across industries worldwide.
The company helps clients modernize technology, reimagine processes, and transform experiences to stay ahead in the digital age.
Headquartered in the United States, Cognizant is part of the NASDAQ-100 and listed as one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024.
Learn more at: www.cognizant.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
Cognizant ensures fair hiring practices regardless of race, gender, religion, age, disability, or other protected status.
Additional Notes
Compensation may vary based on project role, region, and other factors; it may be revised at Cognizant's discretion.
Interview process may require in-person or virtual participation, and submission of valid ID proof.
