Mid-level Frontend Developer (AEM / CMS Experience) - 6 Months - Octopus by RTG

Job Overview

We are looking for a skilled Frontend Developer with 3–5 years of experience building modern, responsive, and accessible web applications. This role is frontend-focused, requiring strong expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frontend frameworks, along with hands-on experience integrating frontend solutions within Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) or similar enterprise CMS platforms such as Sitecore, Contentful, Storyblok, or WordPress. The ideal candidate should have experience developing reusable UI components, implementing responsive designs from Figma, and collaborating closely with backend developers, QA, designers, and content authors in Agile environments.

Role Responsibilities

• UI Development: Build responsive, accessible, and high-performance user interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+). Develop clean, maintainable, and scalable frontend code following modern best practices.
• Component-Based Development: Create reusable UI components aligned with design systems and component-driven architecture principles. Ensure consistency across pages and applications through shared component libraries.
• Frontend Framework Development: Develop interactive web experiences using React (preferred), Next.js, or Vue.js. Implement component state management and frontend application logic effectively.
• CMS Integration: Integrate frontend components within Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) or other enterprise CMS platforms. Work with AEM concepts such as HTL/Sightly, Clientlibs, Editable Templates, Content Fragments, Experience Fragments, and Component Dialogs. Ensure frontend implementations support authoring workflows and configurable content structures.
• Design Implementation: Convert Figma or similar design files into pixel-perfect responsive interfaces. Maintain consistency with design tokens, typography, spacing, and branding guidelines.
• Cross-Browser & Responsive Support: Ensure compatibility across modern browsers, devices, and screen sizes. Support RTL layouts and multilingual websites where applicable.
• Performance Optimization: Apply frontend optimization techniques including lazy loading, image optimization, bundle optimization, and Core Web Vitals improvements.
• Accessibility: Develop accessible interfaces compliant with WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Implement semantic HTML, keyboard navigation, ARIA attributes, and screen reader support.
• API Integration: Consume RESTful and GraphQL APIs from frontend applications. Handle data mapping, loading states, and error handling efficiently.
• Code Quality & Testing: Write clean, modular, and testable code. Participate in peer code reviews and follow coding standards and linting rules. Debug and resolve frontend defects and integration issues efficiently.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with designers, backend developers, AEM developers, QA engineers, and product owners in Agile/Scrum teams. Support content authors and ensure CMS-rendered pages function correctly.