AEM & Forms Lead Developer
Cognizant· enterprise· IT Services· Oct 10, 2026 · 18d ago
Wilmington, Delaware, United States
In office
Full-time
Lead/Staff
$142K–$211K est.
7+ years exp
Job description
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
Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Applicants for US based positions must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The company is unable to provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for US based positions.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com for roles based in the Americas or CareersIndia2@cognizant.com for roles based in India.
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
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