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Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Backend Developer
Designs, develops, and maintains backend services for Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) applications — custom OSGi/Sling functionality, JCR repository operations, and third-party integrations. Daily work centers on Java, AEM as a Cloud Service, Maven/Git, automated testing, and deployments via Adobe Cloud Manager.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Goa, India
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Backend
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Hands-on experience with AEM, Java, OSGi, Sling Models, Sling Servlets, Sling Schedulers, JCR, ResourceResolver, and AEM APIs
- Experience building and supporting integrations between AEM and third-party platforms, services, and data sources
- Experience writing automated unit tests using JUnit, Mockito, and AEM/Sling Mocks
- Experience with AEM as a Cloud Service and Adobe Cloud Manager, including build pipelines and deployments
- Proficient in backend development using Java, OSGi services, Sling Models, Sling Servlets, and repository operations
- Proficient with Maven for build and dependency management and Git for version control
- Proficient in troubleshooting backend issues and optimizing AEM code for performance, reliability, security, and scalability
- Knowledge of Agile development practices and collaborative delivery environments
- Understanding of development standards, secure coding practices, cloud-based deployment processes, and maintainable backend architecture
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant backend development experience, including AEM backend development, Java, OSGi, Sling, JCR, AEM APIs, integrations, and cloud-based AEM deployments
- Ability to work independently and deliver results with minimal supervision
- Ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex backend and AEM integration challenges
- Ability to communicate technical solutions clearly and collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced project environment
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related scientific discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Full description
The Backend Developer – Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) will design, develop, test, and maintain backend solutions for AEM-based applications. The role requires strong hands-on experience in Java, Apache Sling, OSGi, JCR, AEM APIs, integrations, and AEM as a Cloud Service. The position holder will contribute to reliable, scalable, secure, and maintainable backend services while working closely with project teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality digital solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services and custom AEM functionality using Java, OSGi, Sling Models, Sling Servlets, and Sling Schedulers
- Develop secure and efficient content and repository operations using JCR, ResourceResolver, and AEM APIs
- Build and support integrations between AEM and third-party platforms, services, and data sources
- Create automated unit tests using JUnit, Mockito, and AEM/Sling Mocks to ensure code quality and maintainability
- Troubleshoot backend issues and optimize AEM code for performance, reliability, security, and scalability
- Manage builds, dependencies, source control, and code reviews using Maven and Git
- Support deployments, quality gates, and environment operations through AEM Cloud Manager for AEM as a Cloud Service
- Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to improve code quality, maintainability, and adherence to development standards
- Collaborate with frontend developers, QA team members, and project stakeholders to clarify technical requirements and resolve implementation issues
- Support documentation of technical design, backend implementation details, and deployment-related changes
- Stay updated on AEM, Java, cloud development, security, and integration best practices to support continuous improvement
- Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, process improvements, and team learning activities when required
Technical Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience working with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Java, OSGi, Sling Models, Sling Servlets, Sling Schedulers, JCR, ResourceResolver, and AEM APIs
- Experience building and supporting integrations between AEM and third-party platforms, services, and data sources
- Experience writing automated unit tests using JUnit, Mockito, and AEM/Sling Mocks
- Experience with AEM as a Cloud Service and Adobe Cloud Manager, including build pipelines and deployments
- Proficient: Proficient in backend development using Java, OSGi services, Sling Models, Sling Servlets, and repository operations
- Proficient with Maven for build and dependency management and Git for version control
- Proficient in troubleshooting backend issues and optimizing AEM code for performance, reliability, security, and scalability