AEM Edge Delivery Services Senior Backend Developer (AEM)

TL;DR

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

Location: Remote (USA)

Salary: $90,000–$120,000 USD Yearly

Company

hirify.global is an experience innovation company that drives digital transformation for leading global brands by blending data, AI, creativity, and technology.

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.
• Implement business logic, extend Core Components, and build backend services integrating with CRM, PIM, DAM, or marketing tech.
• Own CI/CD pipelines for AEM Cloud Service, including code quality gates, static analysis, automated tests, and deployment promotion.
• Apply OWASP best practices for security; handle PII compliance, data retention, and encryption.
• Mentor developers, refine backlog, and collaborate with architects, product owners, QA, and frontend squads.

Requirements

• 8–12+ years of software engineering experience, with 6+ years in AEM and 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 (e.g., Kafka).
• Experience with DevOps: CI/CD, cloud logging/monitoring, Dispatcher/CDN tuning.
• Expertise in Security: OAuth2/OIDC, JWT, secure headers, secrets management, SSO/SAML/Adobe IMS.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexibility, with remote and hybrid work options (country-dependent).
• Opportunities for career advancement, international mobility, and professional development programs.
• Access to cutting-edge tools, training, and industry experts for learning and development.
• A workplace culture that fosters creativity, diversity, and autonomy.
• Commitment to building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported.