AEM Edge Delivery Services Senior Backend Developer (AEM)

TL;DR

Senior AEM Edge Delivery Services (EDS) Backend Developer (Adobe Experience Manager): Building and optimizing AEM-based content platforms with an accent on AEM as a Cloud Service, Universal Editor, and GraphQL APIs. Focus on leading backend engineering for multi-region scalable deployments, ensuring performance, security, and DevOps maturity in cloud-native environments.

Location: Remote in Mexico

Company

hirify.global is an experience innovation company partnering with recognized brands to unlock new value through data, AI, creativity, and technology.

What you will do

• Implement backend solutions for AEM (Cloud Service) and EDS using Sling Models, OSGi services, and content APIs.
• Model content with Content Fragment Models and expose structured content via GraphQL for omnichannel consumption.
• Define caching strategies using Dispatcher/CDN for EDS and classic AEM delivery.
• Develop REST/GraphQL endpoints and integrate Adobe IMS, I/O Runtime, and other marketing tech APIs.
• Own CI/CD pipelines for AEM Cloud Service, including code quality, automated tests, and deployment.
• Mentor developers, refine backlog, and collaborate with architects, product owners, and QA.

Requirements

• 8–12+ years of software engineering experience, with 6+ years in AEM and 4+ years in AEM Cloud Service/Edge Delivery Services.
• Strong proficiency in Java 11+/17, Sling, OSGi, JCR, Oak, AEM Core Components, Content Fragments, and GraphQL.
• Experience with Universal Editor authoring models and EDS delivery workflows.
• Expertise in API design (REST/GraphQL), integration patterns, and event-driven architectures.
• Solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD, cloud logging/monitoring, and CDN tuning.
• Knowledge of security best practices including OAuth2/OIDC, JWT, secrets management, and SSO/SAML/Adobe IMS.

Nice to have

• Adobe Cloud Manager pipeline tuning or Adobe I/O Runtime.
• Headless/omnichannel delivery experience.
• Experience with GraphQL federation or API gateways.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexibility with remote and hybrid work options.
• Opportunities for career advancement and international mobility.
• Access to cutting-edge tools, training, and industry experts.
• Workplace culture fostering creativity, diversity, and autonomy.
• Commitment to inclusion and accessibility, providing reasonable accommodations.

Hiring process

• Talent Acquisition team reviews applications; successful candidates move to next steps.
• CV should cover relevant experience and expertise, without personal information like age, gender, or marital status.
• All candidates are reviewed based on skills, experience, and potential.