AEM Front End Developer​ - Remote

$85,500 - $182,100/Yr

Stryker - Portage, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Portage, MI

1,001-5,000 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The AEM Front-End Developer will play a crucial role in designing and developing intuitive user experiences and interfaces within Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) for Stryker.com. This position is essential for creating engaging digital experiences that align with the company's brand and user needs. The developer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams within the Marketing Operations division to translate design concepts into interactive digital experiences, ensuring usability, accessibility, and performance throughout the development process. In this role, the developer will be responsible for designing and developing user interfaces, templates, and components within AEM. This includes transforming wireframes, mockups, and design prototypes into functional digital experiences. The developer will also support business needs with AEM authoring, which involves page designs, project management, and publication processes. Modifying AEM components and templates will be a key responsibility, as well as implementing AEM authoring processes to empower content editors to create and manage digital content efficiently. The developer will ensure adherence to UX/UI design best practices, accessibility standards, and brand guidelines throughout the development process. Performance optimization of AEM templates and front-end code for scalability and cross-browser compatibility will also be a priority. Collaboration with IT, QA, Security, and other cross-functional teams is essential to build scalable, secure, and reliable content solutions. The developer will work closely with backend developers to integrate frontend components with backend systems and APIs, ensuring smooth data flow and functionality. Conducting usability testing and gathering feedback will be part of the iterative process to improve the user experience of AEM-driven digital properties. Staying up to date with the latest trends, tools, and advancements in AEM, UX/UI design, and front-end development is crucial to enhance Stryker's digital experiences. The developer will also collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and user needs, translating them into effective UX/UI solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop user interfaces, templates, and components within Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) to create engaging digital experiences.
• Transform, create wireframes, mockups, and design prototypes.
• Support the businesses with AEM authoring: Page designs, project management, and publication.
• Modify AEM components and templates.
• Implement AEM authoring processes to empower content editors to create and manage digital content efficiently.
• Ensure adherence to UX/UI design best practices, accessibility standards, and brand guidelines throughout the development process.
• Optimize AEM templates and front-end code for performance, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Collaborate with IT, QA, Security, and other cross-functional teams to build scalable, secured, and reliable content solutions.
• Work closely with IT backend developers to integrate frontend components with backend systems and APIs, ensuring smooth data flow and functionality.
• Conduct usability testing and gather feedback to iterate and improve the user experience of AEM-driven digital properties.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends, tools, and advancements in AEM, UX/UI design, and front-end development, and apply them to enhance our digital experiences.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and user needs and translate them into effective UX/UI solutions.

Requirements

• Four-year degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) in Computer Science, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field is required.
• 3+ years of experience working as a Front-End Developer required.
• 4+ years of professional working experience required.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern JavaScript frameworks/libraries (React, Angular, etc.) required.
• Strong understanding of UX/UI design principles, information architecture, and user-centered design processes highly preferred.
• Experience with AEM development tools such as Adobe Experience Manager Developer Tools, CRXDE, and AEM Core Components is a plus.
• Familiarity with design tools such as Adobe XD, Sketch, or Figma for creating wireframes, mockups, and prototypes.
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant design and editing software.
• Knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG) and experience implementing accessible designs is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• An excellent eye for detail, consistency, and accuracy.
• Knowledge of healthcare industry regulations and compliance is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with AEM development tools such as Adobe Experience Manager Developer Tools, CRXDE, and AEM Core Components is a plus.
• Familiarity with design tools such as Adobe XD, Sketch, or Figma for creating wireframes, mockups, and prototypes.
• Knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG) and experience implementing accessible designs is a plus.
• Knowledge of healthcare industry regulations and compliance is a plus.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Medical and prescription drug insurance
• Vision insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Personalized healthcare support
• Wellbeing program
• Tobacco cessation program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• 12 paid holidays annually