Photon
Website:
photon.com
Job details:
Photon is a fast growing global technology company, leading the industry in Digital Transformation for Enterprise. Photon is known for creating amazing mobile-first digital customer experiences and designs; and delivers technical expertise across all levels of corporate infrastructure.
Technical Lead - React+ Node + AEM
All 5 days - Work from Office
We are seeking a Technical Lead with strong expertise in React.js and modern front-end technologies, along with experience in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM). The ideal candidate will take ownership of leading the design, development, and delivery of scalable, high-performance web applications, ensuring seamless integration between user interfaces, backend services, and AEM-driven content platforms.
As a Technical Lead, you will provide technical direction, mentor development teams, and ensure delivery of high-quality digital solutions that meet both business and customer experience goals.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the design, architecture, and development of end-to-end web applications using React.js for modern front-end experiences.
• Develop scalable and responsive user interfaces ensuring compatibility across browsers, devices, and platforms.
• Design and implement integrations between React-based front-end applications and backend services through RESTful APIs.
• Work with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) to enable seamless content management, component development, and integration with front-end applications.
• Guide the team in developing AEM components, templates, and integrations with headless or hybrid AEM architectures.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers, providing technical leadership and promoting best development practices.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure maintainability, performance optimization, and adherence to coding standards.
• Collaborate with Agile cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and architects, to design and deliver new features.
• Define technical architecture and front-end design patterns, ensuring scalability and long-term maintainability.
• Develop and maintain reusable UI components and front-end libraries to improve development efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to modern development practices including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps integration.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Stay updated with emerging front-end technologies, AEM capabilities, and digital experience trends.
• Support quality assurance processes, review test strategies, and assist in User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Core / Must Have Skills
• Strong technical leadership experience, with a proven ability to lead development teams and manage complex projects.
• Deep expertise in React.js, including tools such as Redux, React Router, and Webpack.
• Solid understanding of modern JavaScript (ES6+), front-end architecture, and UI development best practices.
• Experience working with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) including component development, templates, workflows, and integrations.
• Knowledge of AEM headless or hybrid CMS architecture, integrating AEM content with modern front-end frameworks.
• Experience in developing scalable backend services and API integrations ensuring security and maintainability.
• Strong proficiency with Git and modern version control workflows.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Good to Have Skills
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
• Experience with modern front-end build tools and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of unit testing frameworks such as Jest, Mocha, or JUnit.
• Experience with performance optimization, security practices, and code quality frameworks.
• Exposure to AEM Cloud Service, AEM headless CMS, or AEM integration with modern SPA frameworks.
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