About this role
Job Description
AEM Back-End Developer
Position Summary
The AEM Back-End Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side architecture of Adobe Experience Manager solutions. This role focuses on Java-based development, Sling Models, OSGi services, workflow customizations, integrations, and platform performance optimization across AEM Sites, Assets, and Forms.
Key Responsibilities
Core AEM Development
- Design and develop custom AEM components, Sling Models, Servlets, and OSGi services.
- Build and maintain workflows across AEM Sites, Assets, and Forms.
- Develop custom business logic and backend services supporting enterprise digital experiences.
- Manage content structures and repository configurations.
Integration Development
- Integrate AEM with:
- Adobe Experience Platform
- Adobe Analytics
- Adobe Target
- CRM Platforms
- DAM Solutions
- Third-party APIs
- Develop REST and GraphQL service integrations.
Platform & Repository Management
- Configure and optimize:
- JCR Repository
- Oak Indexes
- Dispatcher
- Caching mechanisms
- Content replication
- Support multi-site and multilingual deployments.
Cloud & DevOps
- Support deployments across:
- AEM Managed Services
- AEM as a Cloud Service
- Partner with DevOps teams for:
- CI/CD Pipelines
- Cloud Manager deployments
- Environment management
Performance & Security
- Optimize application performance and scalability.
- Implement security best practices and code quality standards.
- Troubleshoot production issues and perform root-cause analysis.
Required Qualifications
Experience
- 5-8+ years of backend development experience.
- 4+ years of Adobe Experience Manager development experience.
Technical Skills
- Strong proficiency in:
- Java
- Sling Framework
- OSGi
- JCR
- Maven
- REST APIs
- Experience developing:
- Sling Models
- Servlets
- OSGi Services
- Workflow Customizations
- Event Handlers
- Scheduler Jobs
AEM Expertise
- Deep understanding of:
- AEM Architecture
- Dispatcher Configuration
- Content Repository Structure
- Replication Mechanisms
- Package Management
- MSM (Multi-Site Manager)
DevOps Expertise
- Git
- Jenkins / GitHub Actions
- Cloud Manager
- CI/CD Automation
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with AEM as a Cloud Service.
- Experience integrating AEM with Adobe Experience Platform (AEP).
- Knowledge of Adobe Forms and Assets implementations.
- Experience with headless AEM and GraphQL APIs.
- Adobe Certified Expert - AEM Developer or Architect.
- Experience supporting large-scale MarTech and customer experience platforms.