Adobe Experience Manager (AEM ) Engineering Specialist

Permanent Full Time 

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Join Canada Life as an AEM (Adobe Experience Manager) Platform Engineer and help shape the technology platform that powers our digital experiences for millions of Canadians.

This position is well suited for an experienced technical professional who thrives in a complex enterprise environment and enjoys combining platform engineering, software development, automation, security, and operational support. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the stability, performance, security, and scalability of Canada Life's Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) platform and supporting applications.

As an AEM (Adobe Experience Manager) Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, support, and continuous improvement of our enterprise Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) platform. You will work closely with development teams, infrastructure partners, and business stakeholders to establish technical standards, deliver platform enhancements, and ensure operational excellence.

What you will do

• Lead the design, development, and ongoing support of the Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) platform and related applications.
• Develop and maintain custom Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) solutions, integrations, workflows, and reusable components.
• Manage platform services including authentication, content search, and database integrations.
• Establish technical standards, development best practices, and reusable design patterns across teams.
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical mentorship and guidance to development teams.
• Support platform security through secure coding practices, patch management, vulnerability remediation, and infrastructure hardening.
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation solutions.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and operational processes to improve platform reliability, performance, and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex platform, application, and integration issues.
• Create and maintain technical, architectural, operational, and support documentation.

What you will bring

• 7+ years of software engineering experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience working with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), preferably in an enterprise or on-premises environment.
• Strong Java development skills and experience with automated testing practices.
• Experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) architecture, OSGi services, Sling Models, workflows, and content repositories.
• Experience implementing and supporting enterprise authentication technologies such as OIDC and SAML.
• Working knowledge of Apache Dispatcher, Apache Solr, and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and tools such as Ansible.
• Strong understanding of application security, secure development practices, and platform hardening.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to work independently, establish priorities, and drive initiatives with minimal oversight.
• Experience with front-end technologies such as React, Vue.js, or HTL/Sightly would be an asset.
• Linux administration experience would be considered an asset.
• Experience with JVM performance tuning, monitoring, and operational tooling would be an asset.
• Reliability Status Security Clearance – this can only be completed with candidates who receive an offer of employment. This is a personal security status that is required as a condition of employment before an employee can gain access to Protected B information, assets or work sites as outlined by the Government of Canada  website.  The cost of submitting these checks will be covered by Canada Life.

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The base salary for this position is between $85,200 - $135,200 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life 

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.  

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you! 

What we offer:  

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member: 

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement. 

• Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being. 

• Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.  

• Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options. 

• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!  
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.  

Learn more about Canada Life.  

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact  talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.  

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. 

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