Hire an Adobe
Adobe Experience Manager Developer
Find an AEM Developer Who Builds Components, Templates, and Integrations That Scale
A skilled Adobe Experience Manager Developer builds the custom components, templates, OSGi services, and integrations that bring enterprise AEM implementations to life. We place developers who write clean Sling-based code and understand content architecture — not just drag-and-drop configuration.
- AEM components, templates, workflows, and OSGi service development
- HTL, Sling, Oak, and Adobe Experience Platform integration
- We screen for practical depth, not just certifications
- Contract, contract-to-hire, or full-time — your choice
- US and Canada talent. Shortlist in 5–10 business days.
Request Call Back
About CRM Force
Boutique means something different when the person who built the company has done the work.
Saad Ahmed spent 20 years as a CRM consultant, solution architect, and implementation lead — building marketing automation and CRM systems for clients from start-ups to publicly traded enterprises. He founded CRM Force to bring practitioner-led vetting to a space dominated by generalist agencies.
Every candidate goes through a two-step internal qualification process — reviewed by two separate evaluators before they reach you. We confirm experience, certifications, technical depth, and fit. You receive a shortlist, not a resume dump.
CRM consultants, architects, developers, and admins. Marketing automation specialists. RevOps leaders, business analysts, and project managers. If it touches the CRM or marketing technology stack, we place it. Contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire — across all seniority levels.
We Recruit for You
Three reasons companies choose us over a traditional recruiter — and what makes the difference in practice.
Vetted by Someone Who Has Done the Work
Saad Ahmed, founder of CRM Force, spent 20 years as a CRM Consultant and Solution Architect — building HubSpot implementations, designing data models, and running client engagements himself. When he reviews a candidate for your role, he is not reading a job description. He is evaluating whether someone can do work he has done himself. That distinction matters.
No Resume Dumps. A Shortlist You Can Act On.
You receive 3 to 5 pre-vetted candidates, each with our written assessment — why we believe they fit your role, where they are strong, and what to probe in the interview. Our internal process puts every candidate through two separate evaluation stages before they reach you. You only meet people who have cleared the bar.
Three Engagement Models. One Standard.
Contract for short and long-term engagements. Contract-to-hire when you want to try before you commit. Direct placement for permanent roles. Every model includes the same sourcing, multi-stage screening, skills assessment, and reference validation. The delivery vehicle changes — the standard does not.
Our Recruitment Process
Four steps from brief to shortlist — no surprises, no padding, no wasted interviews.
We Learn Your Requirements
A focused role briefing call — not a generic intake form. We ask about portal size, Hub configuration, seniority level, technical depth required, team structure, and what a genuinely great candidate looks like for your specific situation. The brief matters more than most clients expect.
We Search Our Network
We work our pre-built database of CRM and HubSpot professionals alongside targeted outreach to passive candidates who are not actively applying. The majority of the people we present are not on job boards — they are available to the right opportunity, if the right person asks.
You Receive a Shortlist
Typically 3 to 5 pre-vetted candidates, each with our written assessment — not just a resume. We tell you why we believe each person is right for your specific role, where they are strong, and what you should probe in the interview. You decide who moves forward.
We Support You to Offer
We coordinate interviews, facilitate debriefs, provide market-rate compensation benchmarks, and support you through the offer stage. The search does not end when we send the shortlist — it ends when you have the right person in the role.
Need an AEM Developer Fast?
We place CRM and Marketing Automation professionals across the US and Canada.
Industries We Serve
AEM powers enterprise web experiences across media, financial services, retail, and healthcare. We place developers with experience in: We work with organizations of all sizes — from growth-stage startups to publicly traded enterprises — across all major industries.
Not sure what you need? We can help you define the role.
One conversation is usually enough. No commitment required.
When You Need an Adobe Experience Manager Developer
A few things we hear from clients before they reach out.
- You need custom AEM components or templates built that the out-of-box Core Components cannot support
- You are integrating AEM with Adobe Analytics, Target, Campaign, or external DAM and need backend development
- Your AEM implementation has performance issues or technical debt that needs expert diagnosis and remediation
- You are building a headless AEM architecture using Content Fragments and the GraphQL API
- You need Sling Models, OSGi services, or workflow steps developed for complex content management automation
How We Vet Adobe Experience Manager Developers
AEM development combines Java OSGi, HTL templating, Sling, and content repository knowledge. We assess:
Red Flags to Watch For
- No Java OSGi experience — cannot build services, schedulers, or custom bundle components
- HTL templating only — relies on JSP (legacy) or cannot build Sling Models for backend logic
- No AEM as a Cloud Service experience when cloud deployments are in scope
- No integration experience when connecting AEM to Adobe Experience Cloud or external systems is required
Whatever your sector, we know CRM talent.
Tell us about the role and we will get back to you within one business day.
What an Adobe Experience Manager Developer Focuses On
From component development to headless architecture, here is where AEM developers spend their time:
Component & Template Development
Build custom AEM components, editable templates, and dialog configurations for author-friendly content management.
OSGi Services & Workflows
Develop OSGi bundles, schedulers, workflow steps, and event listeners for content processing and automation.
Headless AEM & Content Fragments
Build headless content delivery using Content Fragments, Experience Fragments, and the AEM GraphQL API for multi-channel output.
Adobe Experience Cloud Integration
Integrate AEM with Adobe Analytics, Target, Campaign, and Adobe Experience Platform for connected digital experience delivery.
DAM & Asset Management
Configure and develop AEM Assets — metadata schemas, workflows, rendition generation, and DAM integration with creative tools.
Performance & Quality Assurance
Diagnose and resolve AEM performance issues — query optimization, dispatcher configuration, caching, and code quality.
AEM Development Across Enterprise Use Cases
AEM developers deliver across web content management, digital asset management, headless CMS, and Experience Cloud integration.
Enterprise Web Content Management
Large enterprises managing multi-site, multi-language web properties on AEM Sites.
- Custom component and template library development
- Multi-site and multi-language configuration
- Author workflow and content governance
- Launch and campaign content management
Digital Asset Management
Organizations using AEM Assets for enterprise DAM — asset ingestion, metadata, and distribution.
- Metadata schema and taxonomy design
- Asset workflow and processing development
- Brand portal and asset distribution setup
- Creative Cloud integration and DAM sync
Headless & Composable CMS
Companies using AEM as a headless CMS for omnichannel content delivery across web, mobile, and apps.
- Content Fragment model design
- GraphQL API and content delivery
- SPA Editor and React/Angular integration
- Multi-channel content architecture
Commerce & Personalization
Commerce and retail organizations using AEM with Adobe Target and Commerce Cloud for personalized experiences.
- Adobe Target integration and launch rules
- Commerce Cloud CIF connector setup
- Personalization component development
- A/B test and experience fragment delivery
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between AEM Sites and AEM Assets developer experience?
- AEM Sites developers focus on web content management — building components, templates, and workflows that enable authors to create and publish web pages. AEM Assets developers focus on the digital asset management layer — metadata schemas, rendition workflows, DAM integrations, and brand portal configuration. Many AEM developers work across both.
- What is AEM as a Cloud Service and why does it matter?
- AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS) is the modern, cloud-native version of Adobe Experience Manager — running on Adobe's managed infrastructure with auto-scaling, continuous delivery, and cloud-native APIs. It differs significantly from on-premise AEM 6.5 in deployment model, codebase constraints, and cloud services. We filter for developers with hands-on cloud service experience.
- Do AEM developers need Java experience?
- Yes — AEM's backend is built on Java with the OSGi framework. Custom services, schedulers, event handlers, and complex component logic are written in Java using the Apache Sling and AEM APIs. Developers who only know HTL templating cannot build backend business logic or complex integrations.
- What is HTL in AEM and how is it different from JSP?
- HTL (HTML Template Language, formerly Sightly) is Adobe's recommended server-side templating language for AEM components — it separates presentation from logic and enforces security best practices. JSP is the legacy templating approach. All modern AEM development should use HTL with Sling Models for business logic separation.
Tell Us What You’re Looking For
Share the role, your timeline, and any must-haves. No commitment required.