An AEM Full Stack Developer is a developer with expertise in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), which is a comprehensive content management solution for building websites, mobile apps, and forms. AEM is a part of the Adobe Marketing Cloud and is used for managing digital assets, content delivery, and personalizing user experiences.

A Full Stack Developer means that the developer is proficient in both front-end and back-end development. In the context of AEM, this would require a combination of skills related to AEM’s architecture, front-end technologies (such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like Angular or React), and back-end technologies (such as Java, Sling, and Apache Felix).

Here are the key skills and responsibilities for an AEM Full Stack Developer:

Key Skills:

1. AEM (Adobe Experience Manager) Expertise:

   • AEM site development and configuration
   • AEM components, templates, workflows, and content fragments
   • AEM Sling framework and OSGi services
   • AEM CRX repository and content management
   • AEM’s Dispatcher (caching and load balancing)

2. Front-End Technologies:

   • HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (ES6+)
   • Front-end frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js
   • JavaScript libraries like jQuery, Bootstrap, and others
   • Responsive web design and cross-browser compatibility

3. Back-End Development:

   • Strong Java development skills, especially in Java EE and Servlets
   • Experience with RESTful APIs and web services
   • Familiarity with Java-based tools such as Apache Maven and Gradle
   • Integration with third-party services and platforms (e.g., CRMs, Marketing Automation tools)
   • Writing custom servlets, filters, and listeners in AEM

4. AEM Templates & Components:

   • Experience with AEM’s HTL (HTML Template Language) or Sightly
   • Understanding of AEM MVC architecture
   • Template management and creation
   • Experience with AEM authoring interface and personalization features

5. Version Control & Deployment:

   • Git, GitHub, or other version control systems
   • Jenkins, Bamboo, or other CI/CD tools for deployment automation
   • Experience with Docker or containerized deployment

6. Database & Repository Knowledge:

   • Understanding of JCR (Java Content Repository), CRX repository
   • Experience with databases such as MySQL, Oracle, or MongoDB (for back-end integrations)

Responsibilities:

• Developing AEM Components and Templates: Building custom components, templates, and workflows to meet business requirements.
• Customizing AEM Front-End: Working on the front-end UI/UX of the site and ensuring it’s optimized for different devices and browsers.
• Back-End Development: Creating and maintaining the server-side architecture, integrating AEM with other enterprise systems, and ensuring scalability.
• AEM Integration: Integrating AEM with other Adobe products or third-party services for a seamless digital experience.
• Performance Optimization: Optimizing AEM sites for better performance (e.g., caching, CDNs) and scalability.
• Testing and Debugging: Conducting tests for functionality, usability, and performance, and fixing bugs and errors.
• Collaboration: Working closely with other developers, designers, and stakeholders to ensure project goals are met.