AEM Backend Developer - New York City, NY (Onsite)

Job Summary:

• In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend solutions within the Adobe Experience Manager platform.
• You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and high-performance web applications that enhance our customer experience.
• The ideal candidate will have held a similar role in an agency or corporate marketing organization, be a self-starter able to work independently, and comfortable with rapid change and managing and prioritizing their tasks to defined deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain AEM components, templates, and services using Java and Sling.
• Implement and manage workflows, JCR queries, and integrations with external systems (RESTful APIs, databases, etc.).
• Customize and extend AEM functionalities to meet business requirements.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, architects, and QA teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Optimize performance and scalability of AEM applications.
• Ensure code quality through unit testing, code reviews, and adherence to best practices.
• Support deployment activities, troubleshoot and resolve bugs and performance issues in both production and development environments.
• Stay updated with AEM and Adobe Cloud innovations and recommend improvements.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as an AEM Developer including developing using the AEM 6.5 platform and
• related technologies
• Expertise in AEM stack, including AEM Modules, Granite, Sling, OSGi, and JCR.
• Strong Java development experience, with hands-on expertise in JDK 1.8 or higher.
• Hands-on experience developing AEM templates, components, and workflows as well as integrating AEM with third-party systems and APIs.
• Experience in integrating AEM with AWS services like DynamoDB, S3
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and best practices in software development.
• Working knowledge and experience with CI/CD tools like GIT, Jenkins, SonarQube, Veracode etc.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of and experience working on AWS cloud platform and associated services is a plus
• Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks or libraries (e.g., Angular, React, Vue.js) is desired but not mandatory.
• Familiarity with digital marketing principles and best practices is a plus.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment including offshore development teams.
• Experience with agile methodology a plus