Senior AEM Developer at Vonage - Remote Worldwide — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
This Senior AEM Developer role at Vonage is headquartered as fully remote with no geographic restrictions — the listing states "Anywhere in the World," making it one of the more genuinely location-independent enterprise tech roles available.
Async vs. Fixed Hours: Vonage is a large global company, and AEM development work is largely task-based, which lends itself well to asynchronous workflows. However, the Agile/Scrum requirement (sprint ceremonies, standups) may impose some overlap hours with a core team timezone. Clarify with the recruiter which timezone the team operates in before committing to a time zone far outside standard business hours.
Visa & Location Strategy: With global eligibility, digital nomad visas in several countries are viable options:
- Portugal (D8 Visa): Requires proof of remote income — Vonage's enterprise salary would easily qualify. Lisbon averages ~$1,800–2,200/month for a comfortable lifestyle.
- Thailand (LTR Visa): For remote workers earning $40k+/year. Bangkok costs ~$1,200–1,800/month, leaving significant savings even at mid-range tech salaries.
- Colombia (Digital Nomad Visa): Medellín runs ~$1,000–1,500/month — highly cost-effective for a senior engineer salary.
Travel-Relevant Perks: The conference and training reimbursement benefit is particularly useful for nomads — Adobe Summit and similar AEM-focused events provide legitimate travel opportunities funded by the employer. No explicit coworking allowance is mentioned, so confirm this with the recruiter.
Headquarters: Remote
Join Vonage and help us innovate cloud communications for businesses worldwide!
Why this role matters:
We are seeking an experienced and technically skilled Senior AEM Developer to join our digital engineering team. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-level web applications using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM / AEM as a Cloud Service). You will collaborate closely with product owners, UI/UX designers, and front-end developers to deliver high-performing, scalable, and secure digital experiences.
Your key responsibilities:
- Technical Design & Development: Design and develop custom AEM components, templates, dialogs, schedulers, workflows, and OSGi services using Java, HTL/Sightly, and Sling Models.
- Architecture & Implementation: Build robust multi-site, multi-lingual, and multi-channel publishing solutions leveraging AEM WCM, DAM (Digital Asset Management), and MSM (Multi-Site Manager).
- Cloud & Modernization: Guide migration efforts and work extensively with AEM as a Cloud Service, Dispatcher configurations, and modern deployment pipelines.
- Integrations: Integrate AEM with third-party systems and enterprise services, including CRM, analytics (Adobe Analytics/Target), and headless content APIs.
- Code Quality & Mentorship: Conduct rigorous code reviews, enforce best practices in software development (TDD, CI/CD), and mentor junior-to-mid-level developers.
- Performance Optimization: Troubleshoot and optimize application performance, caching strategies (Dispatcher cache flush), and security compliance.
- AI: Demonstrate the usage of AI Agents and code assistants to improve productivity across the software development lifecycle — reducing boilerplate coding, automating repetitive tasks, accelerating code reviews, and reducing time-to-market for new features.
- Agile Delivery: Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, translating business requirements into technical execution plans and accurate estimates.
What you'll bring:
Experience:
- 5+ years of total software development experience.
- 3–5+ years of hands-on technical experience specifically with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM 6.x and AEM as a Cloud Service).
Core AEM Expertise:
- Deep understanding of the underlying AEM framework, including Apache Sling, Apache Felix (OSGi), JCR (Java Content Repository), and CRX.
- Proficiency in building Touch UI components using Granite UI, HTL (HTML Template Language), and Sling Models.
- Experience configuring Dispatchers, replication agents, and cloud manager pipelines.
Backend & Frontend Technologies:
- Advanced proficiency in Core Java / J2EE, web services (REST), and enterprise design patterns.
- Solid front-end foundation: HTML5, CSS3, modern JavaScript (ES6+), SCSS, Tailwind CSS, and responsive design frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap, React, or Vue).
DevOps & Tooling:
- Experience with build automation and version control tools: Maven, Webpack, Babel, Git, Jenkins, and Adobe Cloud Manager.
- Familiarity with unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito).
Methodologies:
- Strong background working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Experience we consider a plus:
- Adobe-certified expert credentials (e.g., Adobe Certified Expert – AEM Sites Developer).
- Experience with headless content delivery (AEM Content Services / GraphQL).
- Hands-on exposure to Adobe Experience Cloud ecosystem tools (Adobe Target, Adobe Analytics, Adobe Campaign).
How you'll benefit:
- Attractive Discretionary Time Off
- Private Medical Insurance with optional dependent coverage
- Educational Assistance Reimbursement Program
- Opportunities for reimbursement for conferences, trainings, and other personal development events
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Ask recruiter for country-specific information
There's no perfect candidate. You don't need all the preferred qualifications to make a valuable impact on our team. Our employees and customers come from diverse backgrounds, so if you're passionate about what you could achieve at Vonage, we'd love to hear from you.
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Who we are:
Vonage is a global cloud communications leader. Your talent will further help brands — such as Airbnb, Viber, WhatsApp, and Snapchat — accelerate their digital transformation through our fully programmable-based unified communications, contact center solutions, and communications APIs. Ready to innovate? Then join us today.
Note: The purpose of this profile is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. Assignments may differ for individuals within the same role based on business conditions, departmental need, or geographic location.
To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/vonage-aem-developer
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