AEM Software Developer

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Enterprise Technology plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you’re looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience and improve people’s lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are.

Ford Motor Company is seeking a skilled AEM Developer to help elevate our dealer and digital communications platforms into modern, seamless experiences. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) solutions that power mission-critical web platforms across Ford’s enterprise network. Working collaboratively with software architects, UX/UI designers, product owners, and QA engineers, you will deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing applications that drive Ford’s digital ecosystem forward.

This is an opportunity to build high-impact software at enterprise scale while deepening your expertise across the full AEM lifecycle - from core component and template architecture to cloud-native CI/CD and deployment.

AEM Development

• Develop and maintain AEM components, templates, workflows, and content fragments that support scalable, reusable digital experiences
• Build and support AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS) implementations, including authoring, publishing, and dispatcher configurations
• Develop and maintain the Digital Asset Management (DAM) repository, including metadata schemas, folder structures, and asset governance
• Configure and maintain Blueprints, Live Copies, and Rollout Configurations to ensure content consistency across multi-site environments
• Build responsive, high-performance front-end experiences using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern frameworks such as React or Angular
• Develop backend services and integrations using Java, Sling, and OSGi, including REST/API integrations with third-party systems
• Write clean, scalable, well-tested code and participate actively in code reviews
• Partner with UX/UI designers, business analysts, and product managers to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, backlog refinement) and manage work through tools such as JIRA and Confluence
• Create and maintain clear technical documentation and specifications
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues with a focus on stability and continuous improvement.

DevOps & Cloud

• Support and improve CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Git, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions
• Deploy and manage applications on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Apply best practices for security, accessibility, and performance across all deliverables

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years of experience in AEM development, including components, templates, workflows, and DAM
• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and at least one modern front-end framework (React or Angular)
• Experience with Java, Sling, and OSGi in an AEM context
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA and Confluence
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS)
• Experience with DevOps tools and processes, such as Git, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Familiarity with microservices or service-oriented architecture
• Curiosity and hands-on experience using AI tools to support development, testing, or content workflows
• Adobe AEM certification(s)

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day

This position is a range of salary grades 7-8 and ranges from $99,600-$192,900.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
Internal applicants: moving into this role may result in an adjustment to your current compensation based on the posted pay range for this role, taking into consideration your qualifications and other relevant factors.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Domestic relocation is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.