Software Engineer-AEM

We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.

Role Title: Software Engineer-AEM

Location: Manchester/3 days onsite/week

Duration: 14/10/2026

Rate: 447GBP/Day(Inside IR35)

The technology team at client is key to the development and running of the European websites, onboarding and servicing of our professional investors.

We work with exciting and leading technologies within a microservice architecture including Angular, Node JS, HTML, JavaScript, Java, CSS and infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS), CI/CD best practices and an incline towards test driven development (TDD)

You can expect to have a visible role implementing changes to complex processes that are at the center of client's technology strategy. Candidates should be interested in a fast-paced group that builds, supports, and enhances global applications.

In this role you will

• Provide expert level technical direction for complex MarTech projects involving AEM, AEP, Adobe Target, and related integrations.

• Lead design, development, and implementation efforts across multiple platforms. Lead services and direction, provides technical expertise and completes complex development, design, implementation, architecture design specification, and maintenance activities

• Ensure the viability of IT deliverables. Recommending development options and approve the team's technical deliverables. Conduct testing, including functionality, technical limitations, and security

• Identify potential solutions and approves technical solutions proposed by team members. Elevates complex technical issues to IT experts. Resolves technical problems discovered by testers and internal clients

• Respond to and resolve technical issues in a timely manner. Research issues and perform root cause analysis. Anticipates technology problems and prevents them

• Work closely with marketing teams, consultants, and technology partners to deliver scalable solutions. Communicate technical implications of business requirements and influence decision-making

• Define and enforce architectural standards, ensuring solutions align with Vanguard's technology strategy. Maintain governance frameworks and documentation for integrations, workflows, and data models

• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, integration guides, and operational procedures. Ensure documentation is clear, accurate, and accessible

• Identify opportunities to enhance marketing technology capabilities through new tools, methodologies, and automation

• Conduct code reviews, testing, and validation to ensure functionality, security, and compliance with IT and Information Security policies

• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned

What it takes

• Proven related work experience including development experience

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience although a graduate degree is preferred

• Experience with Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL and modern frameworks

• Familiarity with microservice architecture, API design, and integration patterns

• Knowledge of AWS services and cloud-based deployment models

• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines (GitHub), OOP/SOLID, Agile methodologies, and test-driven development

• Excellent documentation skills and ability to create clear technical standards

• Preferred expertise in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Adobe Experience Platform (AEP), and Adobe Target

• Preferred experience in Python programming language

• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities effectively

Special Factors

If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible.

Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.