AEM Back End Developer

Job Introduction

Are you looking for a new challenge in Selfridges that gives you the chance to use your knowledge of the business to take Technology to the next level?  Looking for a company that wants to help further your career as well as provide you with an exciting, inspiring and fun place to work?  

If the answer to all of these questions is ‘yes’ then you’re just the kind of person we’re looking for! 

Role Responsibility

As AEM Developer you will bring your AEM expertise to work alongside other members of the project team and work with Selfridges development release team, to provide solutions and enforce best practices. You’ll play a key role in the development and support of our CMS platform Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and we’ll look to you to provide vision and direction as part of the wider team.​

As AEM Back end Developer you will:​

• Work closely with Product Owner, Agile Lead and team members to collaborate and influence new development​

• Ensure performance and quality of all deliveries across different platforms in a timely manner​

• Develop Back End applications using Adobe Experience Manager​

• Create separated libraries (JS & CSS) based around a CMS and build templates, components and authorable areas within a CMS​

• Build internal relationships with the wider teams and external relationships with Technology partners for development and test​​​

The Ideal Candidate

• Experienced. With a background in building with Adobe Experience Manager and implementing Templates, Components, Dialogs and Workflows in AEM platform​

• An AEM expert. With experience in AEM version 6.3, AEM Component Dialogs and developing API’s in AEM​

• Technically proficient. With experience in multiple web technologies including: XML, HTML, CSS, AJAX / JavaScript​

• Keen to learn and to challenge for smarter ways of doing things. You will have an interest in innovative ideas and technologies to help you achieve team goals​

• Focused and self-motivated . Have the ability to work effectively to drive projects to completion and sustain productivity​

• Customer focused. You will have the maturity and initiative to do what it takes to achieve results with the end customer always at the forefront​

•  Strong working knowledge of Agile Software Architectures and working in an Agile environment​

This job is a brilliant opportunity to join a close-knit team who are incredibly passionate about taking Technology to the next level. If you’re looking to come into a new role and make a real impact, then this will be perfect for you.

About the Company

Our creative spirit

We are more than a shop. We are a social space where culture and commerce collide to release an energy that we call the Selfridges spirit. We are here to make our world brighter, and everyone is welcome.

Our awards cabinet

We’re not ones to brag, but since you asked...Selfridges has won the award for The World’s Best Department Store an unprecedented four times at the IGDS awards, with an additional award for the Best Sustainability Campaign. 

Our future

Since 1909 we have been at the forefront of retail and today our stores in London, Manchester and Birmingham – alongside selfridges.com and the Selfridges App – continue to redefine the way we shop and socialise. As a Selfridges team member, you will learn what it takes to consistently drive innovation, success and amazing customer experiences.

THE FUN STUFF

There are lots of reasons to be excited about joining Team Selfridges – from our fantastic team member communities to volunteer days and behind-the-scenes Selfridges experiences throughout the year.

Other benefits and rewards include:

• Generous bonus and/or commission scheme

• Discounted gym memberships

• Pension contributions 

• Annual travel pass and cycle to work schemes

• A volunteer day for all team members

• Access to a wide range of training programmes to help your career development

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