Our client, an Enterprise tech company in the SF Bay Area, is looking for an AEM back-end Developer to join their team.

This is a remote 6-month to 12-month contract.

Responsibilities:

• Implement, maintain, and enhance Adobe Experience Manager as a Cloud Service (AEM) application, focusing on backend components and integrations.
• Design and develop scalable, secure, high-performance solutions using AEM and related technologies such as Java, Apache Sling, OSGi (Apache Felix), and JCR (Jackrabbit Oak).
• Create and manage custom AEM components and workflows for content management solutions tailored to business needs.
• Collaborate with front-end developers and other team members to integrate APIs and web services.
• Perform code reviews, ensuring best practices and adherence to industry standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to AEM implementation and performance.
• Assist in the migration and upgrading of AEM instances across versions.
• Optimize application performance through profiling and tuning.
• Document development processes, code changes, and other necessary technical information.
• Participate in Agile development cycles and project planning.

Required Skills:

• Proficient in Java and experience with the AEM Platform.
• Knowledge of Apache Sling, OSGi, and Java Content Repository (JCR).
• Understanding of RESTful web services and API integration.
• Experience with version control systems, such as Git/Github.
• Experience with Workflow scripting and ECMA script
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in backend development, preferably with AEM or other content management systems.
• Proven track record of developing high-quality software solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with cloud services such as AWS or Azure.
• Previous work with CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.

This role demands a blend of technical proficiency and team collaboration; cross-functional collaboration is vital to our team's success. It focuses on delivering robust backend solutions that enhance AEM applications' overall functionality and user experience.