Application Guide

How to Apply for Front End Developer AEM

at HITACHI ENERGY

🏢 About HITACHI ENERGY

Hitachi Energy is at the forefront of advancing sustainable energy systems, playing a critical role in achieving a carbon-neutral future. By joining, you contribute to impactful projects that shape global energy infrastructure, all while working for a company with a strong legacy of innovation and a commitment to environmental stewardship.

About This Role

As a Front End Developer AEM, you will own the front-end development for HitachiVantara.com, ensuring high-quality, performant code. Your work directly impacts the company's digital presence, and you'll collaborate with a digital agency to manage AEM back-end development and deployments via Adobe Cloud Manager, making your role pivotal in delivering a seamless user experience.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might start with a stand-up to review the development queue and prioritize tasks. You'll then write and test front-end code for HitachiVantara.com, ensuring it's responsive and performant. Later, you'll coordinate with the digital agency on AEM back-end issues and deploy updates via Adobe Cloud Manager.

🎯 Who HITACHI ENERGY Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years of front-end experience with expert-level HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and proficiency in React, Angular, or Vue.js.
  • Possesses strong hands-on AEM experience, including component development and understanding of the authoring/publishing lifecycle.
  • Is skilled in Git, responsive design, mobile-first UI, and modern CSS architecture (Flexbox, Grid, BEM, SASS/SCSS).
  • Has experience integrating RESTful APIs and working with deployment pipelines, ideally Adobe Cloud Manager.

📝 Tips for Applying to HITACHI ENERGY

1

Highlight your AEM-specific experience prominently, including specific components you've developed and how you've managed the authoring/publishing lifecycle.

2

Emphasize your work with modern CSS architecture (e.g., BEM, SASS) and mobile-first responsive design, as these are explicitly required.

3

Showcase any experience with Adobe Cloud Manager or similar CI/CD tools for deploying AEM applications.

4

Tailor your resume to include metrics or examples of how your front-end work improved performance or user experience on large-scale sites.

5

In your cover letter, mention your passion for sustainable energy and how your technical skills can help Hitachi Energy advance its mission.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your deep experience with AEM, including specific components and lifecycle management.', 'Your proficiency in modern front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js) and CSS architecture.', 'Your ability to manage a development queue, prioritize tasks, and collaborate with external agencies.', "Your alignment with Hitachi Energy's mission of advancing sustainable energy systems."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • Explore Hitachi Energy's recent projects and press releases related to sustainable energy and digital transformation.
  • Review HitachiVantara.com to understand its current front-end architecture, design patterns, and user experience.
  • Read about Hitachi Energy's commitment to carbon neutrality and how technology plays a role in that goal.
  • Familiarize yourself with Adobe Experience Manager's latest features and best practices for component development.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through your experience with AEM component development and the authoring/publishing lifecycle.
2 How do you ensure responsive design and mobile-first UI in your projects?
3 Describe a time you had to manage a complex web development queue with competing priorities.
4 How do you integrate RESTful APIs into front-end code, and what challenges have you faced?
5 What is your experience with Adobe Cloud Manager or similar deployment tools?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Failing to highlight specific AEM experience, as this is a core requirement.
  • Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't mention Hitachi Energy's mission or the specific role's responsibilities.
  • Neglecting to provide concrete examples of managing a development queue or coordinating with external teams.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

Offer

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