Sr. Enterprise Systems Engineer
Develops reusable, accessible front-end components in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM Sites) for Avalara's global marketing websites, using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and HTL, with integrations to Adobe Analytics/Target, unit testing, and AEM Cloud Manager deployments, while collaborating across global teams in an Agile environment.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 3–5 years of front-end or full-stack development experience, including exposure to component-based systems or CMS platforms
- Proficient in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with strong understanding of responsive and accessible design
- Hands-on experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM Sites), particularly front-end component development using HTL
- Fluent in English (spoken and written); able to work effectively with global teams
- Familiarity with unit testing frameworks for Java and front-end code (e.g., JUnit)
- Comfortable working in a Scrum/Agile environment
- Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
- At least 4–5 years of relevant, progressive engineering experience with content management systems and web front-end frameworks
- Proven track record delivering across multi-system and multi-team initiatives, beyond single-component or isolated feature delivery
- Demonstrated, quantifiable use of AI tools to improve platforms, consistent with Avalara's AI Bar Raiser standard
Full description
What You'll Do
Avalara is looking for a capable and collaborative AEM Front-End Developer to join our Adobe Engineering & Reliability team. In this role, you’ll contribute to the development of reusable, accessible components in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM Sites) that support Avalara’s global digital marketing efforts.
You’ll work on a dedicated team focused on building and maintaining a shared component library used across our marketing websites. You'll apply your front-end development skills using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and HTL, and gain experience with build/deploy pipelines, testing, and analytics integrations. You’ll also collaborate with colleagues in Brazil, the United States, and India.
This role is ideal for developers with some professional experience who are ready to deepen their AEM expertise in a structured, supportive team environment.
What Your Responsibilities Will Be
- Implement front-end components in Adobe Experience Manager, using HTL, Style Systems, and standard web technologies.
- Collaborate with UX, design, and QA teams to deliver responsive, accessible, and visually consistent user experiences.
- Contribute enhancements and bug fixes to the AEM component library, ensuring components are reusable and performant.
- Integrate AEM components with Adobe Analytics and Adobe Target for performance tracking and personalization.
- Participate in Agile development processes: planning, standups, retrospectives, and code reviews.
- Follow engineering best practices for code quality, accessibility (WCAG), and test coverage using tools like JUnit, Jasmine, or Mocha.
- Work with deployment tools via AEM Cloud Manager, supporting build validation and environment promotion.
What You'll Need to be Successful
- 3–5 years of front-end or full-stack development experience, including exposure to component-based systems or CMS platforms.
- Proficient in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with a strong understanding of responsive and accessible design.
- Hands-on experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM Sites), particularly in front-end component development using HTL.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written); able to work effectively with global teams.
- Familiarity with unit testing frameworks for Java and front-end code (e.g., JUnit, etc).
- Comfortable working in a Scrum/Agile environment.
AI Expectations
In this role you will
- Use AI-assisted tools (e.g., IDE agents, automated code generation, test case synthesis, automated MR review) in your daily development workflow.