AEM Edge Delivery Services (EDS) Senior Backend Developer

TL;DR

AEM Edge Delivery Services (EDS) Senior Backend Developer: Building and optimizing AEM-based content platforms with an accent on AEM as a Cloud Service, Universal Editor, Content Fragment APIs/GraphQL, Sling/OSGi services, and integration with external systems. Focus on leading backend engineering across multi-region, scalable deployments, ensuring performance, security, resilience, and DevOps maturity in cloud-native AEM environments.

Location: Remote in Canada

Salary: $90,000–$120,000 Yearly

Company

hirify.global is an experience innovation company that helps brands unlock new value by blending crafts, categories, and cultures.

What you will do

• Implement backend solutions for AEM (Cloud Service) and EDS, including Sling Models, OSGi services, custom workflows, 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.
• Implement business logic, extend Core Components, and build backend services integrating with various external systems.
• Own CI/CD pipelines for AEM Cloud Service, including code quality, static analysis, automated tests, and deployment.
• Mentor developers, refine backlog, and collaborate with architects, product owners, QA, and frontend squads.

Requirements

• 8–12+ years of software engineering experience; 6+ years with AEM; 4+ years with AEM Cloud Service and Edge Delivery Services.
• Strong Java 11+/17, Sling, OSGi, JCR, Oak, AEM Core Components, Content Fragments, GraphQL.
• Experience with Universal Editor authoring models and EDS delivery workflows.
• Proficiency in API design (REST/GraphQL), integration patterns, event-driven architectures, and messaging.
• DevOps experience: CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, cloud logging/monitoring, and Dispatcher/CDN tuning.
• Security expertise: OAuth2/OIDC, JWT, secure headers, secrets management, SSO/SAML/Adobe IMS.
• Performance engineering skills in caching, indexing, query optimization, asset processing, and pagination.

Nice to have

• Adobe Cloud Manager pipeline tuning, Adobe I/O Runtime (serverless), Adobe Target/Launch/Analytics integration.
• Headless/omnichannel delivery to mobile/web/IoT.
• Experience with GraphQL federation, schema stitching, or API gateways.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexibility, with remote work options.
• Career advancement with international mobility and professional development programs.
• Access to cutting-edge tools, training, and industry experts.
• Inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow and thrive.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Continuous learning environment with meaningful impact.

Hiring process

• Talent Acquisition team reviews application for skills and experience.
• CV should cover relevant experiences and expertise.
• No age, gender, marital status, or headshot required.
• Accommodation for reasonable needs during the interview process.