Senior CMS Developer & Consultant

Summary

Join Aequilibrium, a leading Canadian technology consulting firm, as a Senior CMS Developer & Consultant specializing in OpenText Core Content and Adobe Experience Manager (AEM). This remote role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing content management ecosystems for enterprise clients. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, architect scalable solutions, and ensure seamless integration with various applications and cloud platforms. The position begins as a contract consultancy with the potential for full-time employment. You will leverage your expertise in CMS technologies, digital transformation, and system integrations to deliver high-performing content management systems. As a technical leader, you will provide strategic direction and implementation guidance, while staying ahead of industry trends and advocating for innovative solutions.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise content management (ECM) and CMS implementation
• Expertise in OpenText Core Content & Extended ECM, including configuration, customization, and integration
• Strong experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), particularly in AEM Sites, AEM Assets, and AEM Workflows
• Hands-on experience with CMS architecture, metadata structuring, taxonomy management, and content governance
• Proficiency in content modeling, headless CMS solutions, and API-driven content strategies
• Solid programming knowledge in Java, JavaScript, Python, or .NET for CMS customizations
• Experience integrating CMS with enterprise applications (SAP, Salesforce, Workday, ServiceNow, etc.)
• Familiarity with cloud-based CMS solutions (OpenText Cloud, Adobe Cloud, AWS, Azure)
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and microservices in CMS environments
• Experience implementing digital asset management (DAM) strategies and content lifecycle automation
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver in Agile/Scrum environments
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) Business Practitioner or equivalent CMS certifications

Responsibilities

• Lead and architect CMS implementations, with a primary focus on OpenText Core Content and OpenText Extended ECM
• Implement AEM components, workflows, and content models to support enterprise content strategies
• Provide strategic consulting on CMS selection, migration, and integration, ensuring seamless interoperability with other business applications (ERP, CRM, DAM, Cloud Services)
• Optimize content structure, metadata, and digital asset management (DAM) workflows across OpenText and AEM
• Develop custom extensions, templates, and modules to enhance CMS capabilities
• Implement headless CMS and API-driven content delivery for seamless omnichannel experiences
• Monitor and optimize OpenText Core Content and AEM performance, ensuring high availability and scalability
• Conduct CMS audits and performance tuning, improving content rendering speeds and backend efficiency
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and automated testing to ensure smooth deployments
• Act as a trusted CMS advisor, providing technical guidance to clients and internal teams
• Work closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and content strategists to align CMS capabilities with business needs
• Lead technical workshops, CMS training sessions, and knowledge-sharing initiatives
• Support pre-sales efforts, assisting in client pitches and CMS architecture design sessions
• Stay ahead of OpenText Core Content, AEM, and headless CMS trends, driving innovation in content automation, personalization, and AI-powered content management
• Advocate for best practices in CMS security, accessibility (ADA/WCAG), and compliance
• Contribute to CMS strategy roadmaps, ensuring future-proof content management solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with financial services and fintech clients
• Experience working with Sitecore, Drupal, WordPress, or other CMS platforms
• Knowledge of document management and records management solutions
• CI/CD and DevOps experience (Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform)
• Familiarity with composable architecture and cloud-native content management
• Experience with AI-driven content automation, personalization, and NLP-based search
• Adobe Certified Expert (AEM) or OpenText Certified Consultant certification

Benefits

• Fully remote work
• Competitive compensation rates
• 4 weeks of paid vacation
• 5 paid sick days
• 4 weeks sabbatical leave after 3 consecutive years of service
• Bonus programs
• Training and career development opportunities