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AEM Backend Developer

Kainos Innovative Solutions IncUnited States🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 19, 2026

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Job Description

Position: AEM Backend Developer
Location: Remote
About the Role:

We are looking for an AEM Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable solutions on Adobe Experience Manager. You will work closely with front-end developers, architects, and content teams to deliver high-quality digital experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain AEM components, templates, and services using Java, Sling, and OSGi
  • Build custom workflows, servlets, schedulers, and event handlers
  • Integrate AEM with third-party systems, REST APIs, and databases
  • Manage content structure and configurations in the JCR
  • Configure and optimize Dispatcher and caching rules
  • Work with AEM as a Cloud Service or AEM 6.5 environments
  • Write clean, well-tested code and perform code reviews
  • Troubleshoot production issues and improve performance and security
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment

Required Skills:
  • Strong experience in Java (8/11/17) and J2EE
  • Hands-on experience with AEM (6.5 or Cloud Service)
  • Solid knowledge of Apache Sling, OSGi, JCR, and Sling Models
  • Experience with Maven and AEM project archetypes
  • Understanding of Dispatcher configuration
  • Experience with Git and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar)
  • Good understanding of RESTful services and JSON

Good to Have:
  • Adobe Certified Expert (AEM Sites Developer) certification
  • Experience with Adobe Cloud Manager
  • Knowledge of HTL (Sightly), JavaScript, and basic front-end concepts
  • Familiarity with Adobe Experience Cloud tools (Analytics, Target, Launch)
  • Experience with unit testing frameworks like JUnit and Mockito

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills

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