Web Experience Engineer Consultant, Adobe Experience Manager- Contractor

Job Description:

At ASSA ABLOY, our mission is to make securely accessing the things in your life noticeably easier, without being noticeable. Our global teams work together to create products and services that add everyday simplicity and convenience to our users’ lives. With the ability to control access to what they love the most, we’re able to provide peace of mind through safety and visibility.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced front-end Web Experience Engineer Consultant with expertise in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), React.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating scalable and accessible front-end solutions that integrate with AEM CMS. You will collaborate with UI/UX designers, and other stakeholders. This role requires a strong understanding of modern web development practices, debugging techniques, and design principles.

Location & Onsite Requirements:

This is a 100% remote position; however, we are only considering candidates who reside within approximately a 2.5-hour commuting distance of Berlin, CT.

As part of the engagement, consultants are expected to be onsite once per month for team collaboration and alignment.

While this is a long-term contract role, there is potential for it to transition into a full-time permanent position.

What will you be doing

Design Collaboration:

1. • Apply UI/UX design principles to create user-centric interfaces.
   • Collaborate using design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch.

Front-end Development:

1. • Write clean and efficient code using:

1. 1. • HTML
      • CSS (including Tailwind CSS)
      • JavaScript (ES6+) and/or TypeScript
      • React.js

Tooling & Workflow:

1. • Use Git and GitHub (or similar platforms) for version control.
   • Leverage modern tooling like Storybook and Vite.
   • Manage dependencies and packages with Node Package Manager, Yarn, or equivalent tools.
   • Linters/Formatters: (ESLint, Prettier) 

Accessibility & Testing

1. 1. • Build accessible, inclusive web experiences (WCAG compliance).

1. 1. • Write unit and E2E tests using Jest, Cypress, or Playwright.

1. • Data & APIs

1. 1. • Integrate with backend APIs.
      • Handle async operations with Promises, async/await, and JSON processing.

1. • Performance

1. 1. • Optimize web performance with techniques like lazy loading and code splitting.

Web Architecture:

1. 1. • Knowledge of HTTP, request/response lifecycle, cookies, and caching.
      • Knowledge of data fetching paradigms (REST, GraphQL).
      • Solid grasp of frontend rendering strategies (SSR, CSR, and SSG).

Development Practices & Concepts:

1. 1. • Adhere to best practices such as Separation of Concerns and DRY (Don’t Repeat Yourself).

Debugging & Optimization

1. 1. • Diagnose and fix issues using browser developer tools.
      • Continuously optimize web performance.

Backend/Content Management System (CMS):

1. 1. • Develop and maintain components and templates in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).
      • Be able to build AEM components with Java Apache Sling Models, CQ_dialog configuration.

What are we looking for

• Proven experience as an AEM Developer or similar role.
• Must have React.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS hands-on experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in API integration.
• A deep understanding of responsive design, cross-browser compatibility, and performance optimization.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with NixOS for development environments.
• Knowledge of marketing tools such as Google Tag Manager and SEO practices.
• Experience with ElasticSearch for web search functionality.
• Experience with large-scale CMS projects, especially AEM.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.

If you have a passion for Front-end/AEM development and want to contribute to innovative projects, we encourage you to apply!

#LI-VB1

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. 

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.