Software Engineer AEM

BT Ireland; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Birmingham is seeking a Software Engineering Specialist to design, develop, and maintain software solutions using AEM, Java, and various frontend technologies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and extensive experience with Adobe Cloud services, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies. The role includes responsibilities such as mentoring junior developers and participating in Agile processes, along with enhancing customer experiences through innovative development practices.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

10% on target bonus

Life Assurance

Healthcare Cash Plan options

Discounts on broadband packages

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in software development with a strong focus on AEM and Full Stack technologies.
• Extensive experience with Adobe Cloud services, including Adobe Target, Adobe Launch, and Adobe Analytics.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Groovy scripting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain components, templates, workflows, and services within the AEM platform.
• Collaborate with frontend and backend teams to create seamless user experiences.
• Implement SEO best practices to improve search engine visibility.

Skills

AEM

Java

Node.js

React.js

GraphQL

Adobe Cloud services

CI/CD

Agile methodologies

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Jenkins

Apache Sling

IntelliJ

VS Code

Eclipse

Job description

In the role of Software Engineering Specialist - AEM , you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions using a diverse set of technologies including AEM, Java, Node.js, React.js, GraphQL, and Adobe Cloud services. Additionally, you will leverage your expertise_##in Headless CMS solutioning, APIGEE integration, GraphQL implementation, and SEO best practices to deliver seamless experiences across various channels and enhance API management and search engine visibility. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide technical leadership, mentor junior developers, and contribute to the enhancement of our software development processes. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the quality, performance, and scalability of our applications.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and maintain components, templates, workflows, and services within the AEM platform.
• Collaborate with frontend and backend teams to create seamless user experiences by integrating React.js, Node.js, and other technologies.
• Utilize Java and OOP concepts to build robust and scalable backend services and APIs.
• Develop APIs and micro-services to enable content distribution and consumption in a headless architecture.
• Integrate APIGEE for efficient API management, security, and analytics.
• Implement GraphQL to enhanceت data fetching capabilities and optimise client-server communication.
• Implement SEO best practices to improve search engine visibility and ensure optimal website performance.
• Develop and optimise Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using'organisation tools such as Jenkins and Groovy scripting.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior developers, promoting skill growth and best practices.
• Participate in Agile methodologies, contributing to sprint planning, backlog grooming, and regular team stand-ups.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, ensuring clear communication of design decisions, architecture, and implementation details.
• Implement unit tests, automated tests, and perform code reviews to maintain code quality.
• Utilise tools like Jira and Confluence to track progress, manage tasks, and facilitate effective communication within the team.
• Leverage your expertise in Adobe Cloud services such as Adobe Target, Adobe Launch, and Adobe Analytics to enhance customer experiences.
• Work with Apache Sling, AEM workflows, and AEM schedulers to optimize application performance and efficiency.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Hands‑on experience in software development with a strong focus on AEM and Full Stack technologies.
• Proficiency in Java, OOP concepts.
• Understanding on frontend stack ex: node.js and react.js.
• Extensive experience with Adobe Cloud services, including Adobe Target, Adobe Launch, and Adobe Analytics.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Groovy scripting.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and related tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Expertise լուս technical documentation, code reviews, and unit testing.
• Experience with Apache SlingSigner, AEM workflows, AEM schedulers تبلی and related technologies.
• Understanding of CRXDe Lite and content management processes.
• Proficiency in using IDEs like IntelliJ, VS Code, Eclipse for efficient development.

Looking in:

Leading inclusively and Safely – I inspire and build trust through self‑awareness, honesty and integrity. ઈ

Owning outcomes – I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.

Looking out:

Delivering for the customer – I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.

Commercially savvy – I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision‑making.

Looking to the future:

Growth mindset – I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.

Building for the future – I build diverse future‑ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• 10% on target bonus
• Life Assurance
• Option to join the Healthcare Cash Plan or other benefits such as dental insurance, gym memberships etc.
• 50% off Guess mobile pay monthly or SIM only plans
• Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest BT broadband packages
• BT TV with TNT Sports and NOW Entertainment
• 50% discount for friends and family on EE mobile pay monthly and SIM only plans

< pièce>About us

BT Group was the world’s first telco and our heritage in the sector is unrivalled. As home to several of the UK’s most recognised and cherished brands – BT, EE, Openreach and Plusnet, we have always played a critical role in creating the future, and we have reached an inflection point in the transformation of our business.

Over the next two years, we will complete the UK’s largest and most successful digital infrastructure project – connecting more than 25 million premises to full fibre broadband. Together with our heavy investment in 5G, we play a central role in revolutionising how people connect with each other.

While we are through the most capital‑intensive phase of our fibre investment, meaning we can reward our shareholders for their commitment and patience, we are absolutely focused on how we organise ourselves in the best way to serve our customers in the years to come. This includes radical simplification of systems, structures, and processes on a huge scale. Together වි with our application of AI and technology, we are on a path to creating the UK’s best telco, reimagining the customer experience and relationship Arquitect one of this country’s biggest infrastructure companies.

Change on the scale we will all experience in the coming years is unprecedented. BT Group is committed to being the driving force behind improving connectivity for millions and there has never been a more exciting time to join a company and leadership team with the skills, experience, creativity, and passion to take this company into a new era.

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch rendre

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed借to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.