AEM Backend Lead Developer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and enhance AEM backend services, workflows, and integrations.
• Define and implement best practices for AEM development, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
• Lead the development of OSGi bundles, Apache Sling models, and JCR repository structures.
• Optimize AEM Dispatcher, caching strategies, and content delivery networks (CDN).
• Oversee integrations with third-party APIs, databases, authentication mechanisms, and cloud services.
• Collaborate with UI/UX teams, frontend developers, and content authors to ensure seamless functionality.
• Conduct technical reviews, mentorship, and hands-on coding to uphold engineering excellence.
• Manage performance optimization, debugging, and troubleshooting of AEM environments.
• Ensure compliance with security standards, accessibility guidelines, and industry best practices.
• Stay ahead of AEM innovations, cloud migrations, and advancements in content management technologies.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in AEM backend development with a focus on architecture and scalability.
• Expert proficiency in Java, OSGi, Apache Sling, and JCR repository management.
• Strong experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, Microservices, and third-party integrations.
• Hands-on knowledge of AEM Dispatcher, caching techniques, and CDN optimizations.
• Experience with Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), Docker/Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to lead and mentor engineering teams while maintaining hands-on technical contributions.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and expertise in debugging complex AEM issues.

Nice to Have

• Experience with AEM as a Cloud Service and modern deployment models.
• Familiarity with Adobe Target, Adobe Analytics, and AI-driven personalization techniques.
• Exposure to headless CMS architectures and GraphQL-driven content management.
• Knowledge of security standards, compliance frameworks (GDPR, CCPA), and accessibility guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent from an accredited institution, or three years of progressive experience in lieu of education.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal)
• 401(k) plan and contributions dependent on salary level
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off