Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. UnitedHealth Group, through its Optum organization, delivers technology-enabled care and health services to improve health outcomes. The Full Stack AEM Engineer will lead front-end-focused digital engineering efforts, building accessible enterprise applications and modern digital experiences with AEM, React, GraphQL, headless architecture, and AI technologies. The role also integrates front-end applications with backend services, supports platform reliability, and collaborates with cross-functional Agile teams.
Responsibilities
- Develop modern, responsive, accessible, and high-performance front-end web applications using React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3/SCSS, and modern build tools
- Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-scale digital experiences utilizing Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) as a Cloud Service, Headless CMS architectures, Content/Experience Fragments, and GraphQL APIs
- Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions and leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, enhance digital experiences, and drive continuous engineering productivity
- Integrate front-end applications with backend Java/OSGi services, REST APIs, microservices, and cloud-native platforms to deliver seamless omnichannel experiences
- Ensure web applications comply with WCAG accessibility standards, SEO guidelines, Core Web Vitals, and performance optimization practices
- Evaluate emerging trends and AI-assisted development practices to inform front-end architecture, solution design, and strategic innovation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, UX, Architecture, QA, and DevOps to deliver high-quality customer experiences in an Agile environment
- Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews, platform optimization, CI/CD deployment automation, and production troubleshooting to ensure platform reliability and scalability
Skills
- 5+ years of web application development experience
- 3+ years of front-end development experience using React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3/SCSS, and modern front-end build tools
- 2+ years of hands-on AEM development experience with AEM 6.5 and/or AEM as a Cloud Service
- 2+ years of Java development experience within AEM frameworks (OSGi, Sling Models, Servlets, REST APIs, Maven)
- 1+ years of experience with AEM Headless CMS, Content Fragments, GraphQL APIs, and API-driven architecture
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
- Experience with Next.js, modern state management frameworks, and advanced front-end testing tools
- Experience with AEM Cloud Manager, Dispatcher, caching strategies, and CI/CD pipelines (Git, Jenkins, SonarQube)
- Experience mentoring junior engineers and promoting engineering excellence through technical leadership
- 1+ years of experience implementing WCAG accessibility standards, SEO best practices, and Core Web Vitals optimizations
- 2+ years of experience utilizing AI technologies, GenAI APIs, or AI-assisted development tools to improve digital solutions or engineering productivity
Benefits
- Flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S.
- A comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
- Career development opportunities
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