AEM - Backend Developer

We are looking for an experienced AEM Backend Developer to join our digital platforms team. The ideal candidate will have strong backend development skills in Java (primary) and/or Python, along with proven experience in designing and building scalable, maintainable Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) solutions. This role will focus on implementing backend logic, custom workflows, integrations, and supporting content management features.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain AEM-based backend solutions, components, and templates.
• Develop custom AEM Sling models, servlets, services, and OSGi components.
• Build and integrate RESTful services and APIs to support frontend and third-party systems.
• Work closely with frontend developers and AEM content authors to support dynamic content delivery.
• Develop automation scripts using Java/Python for data handling, deployment, and reporting needs.
• Implement AEM workflows, user permissions, and version control for content.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in AEM environments.
• Optimize AEM performance, scalability, and security configurations.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience delivering high-quality web applications.

Mandatory Skills

• 3+ years of experience in AEM backend development.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java, OSGi, Sling, and JCR.
• Experience with Python for backend scripting, automation, or integration tasks.
• Knowledge of AEM architecture including dispatcher, replication agents, and workflows.
• Experience working with AEM APIs, servlets, event handlers, schedulers, and custom components.
• Understanding of REST APIs, JSON/XML data handling.
• Familiarity with Maven, Git, Jenkins, and Agile development practices.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Exposure to Adobe Experience Cloud tools like Adobe Target, Analytics, and Campaign.
• Working knowledge of cloud-based AEM (Adobe as a Cloud Service).
• Basic familiarity with frontend technologies (React/Angular/HTL).