AEM Engineer

Opportunities at Optum, in strategic partnership with Allina Health. As an Optum employee, you will provide support to the Allina Health account. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

About the role

Join our dynamic technology team where you will design, build, and optimize scalable enterprise digital web experiences using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) full stack architecture. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end implementation of web solutions by developing custom backend OSGi services, Java servlets, Sling models, and workflows, while building modern HTL components, responsive frontend applications, and Headless AEM architectures (GraphQL/Content Fragments). Additionally, you will leverage enterprise-approved AI tools and automations to streamline software development workflows and drive continuous technical innovation. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners across UX, analytics, QA, and platform architecture to deliver performant, secure, and accessible digital platforms. You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain custom fullstack AEM solutions using Java, OSGi, Apache Sling, JCR, HTL, and modern frontend frameworks.
• Build AEM components, page templates, dialogs, client libraries, OSGi services, servlets, and workflows.
• Implement Headless AEM solutions using Content Fragments, Experience Fragments, and GraphQL APIs.
• Integrate AEM with enterprise backend applications, RESTful services, and third-party APIs.
• Optimize web application performance, Core Web Vitals, accessibility (WCAG), and responsive user interfaces.
• Conduct code reviews, unit testing, troubleshooting, debugging, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) delivery.
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI.
• Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement.
• Evaluate emerging trends to inform solution design and strategic innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years equivalent software development experience.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience across full stack web development.
• 3+ years of AEM development experience (AEM 6.5 or AEM as a Cloud Service).
• 3+ years of experience with Java, OSGi frameworks, Apache Sling, and JCR APIs.
• 3+ years of experience with frontend web development (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, responsive web design).
• 2+ years of experience building custom AEM components using HTL/Sightly, dialogs, client libraries, OSGi services, and servlets.

Qualifications

• Experience utilizing AI-assisted software development tools and AI tools to accelerate coding, debugging, and test automation.
• Experience with Headless AEM, Content Fragments, Experience Fragments, and GraphQL APIs.
• Experience integrating RESTful Web Services, microservices, and third-party APIs.
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, or Angular).
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Cloud Manager, Jenkins), and Agile delivery methodologies.
• Experience with web accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA/ARIA), SEO, and Core Web Vitals optimization.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid Time Off accrued from the first pay period plus 8 paid holidays.
• Medical plan options, Health Spending Account, or Health Savings Account.
• Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Short-term and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• 401(k) Savings Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Education reimbursement.
• Employee discounts and Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Voluntary benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.).

Pay

The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.