The Backend Developer – Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) will design, develop, test, and maintain backend solutions for AEM-based applications. The role requires strong hands-on experience in Java, Apache Sling, OSGi, JCR, AEM APIs, integrations, and AEM as a Cloud Service. The position holder will contribute to reliable, scalable, secure, and maintainable backend services while working closely with project teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality digital solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services and custom AEM functionality using Java, OSGi, Sling Models, Sling Servlets, and Sling Schedulers
- Develop secure and efficient content and repository operations using JCR, ResourceResolver, and AEM APIs
- Build and support integrations between AEM and third-party platforms, services, and data sources
- Create automated unit tests using JUnit, Mockito, and AEM/Sling Mocks to ensure code quality and maintainability
- Troubleshoot backend issues and optimize AEM code for performance, reliability, security, and scalability
- Manage builds, dependencies, source control, and code reviews using Maven and Git
- Support deployments, quality gates, and environment operations through AEM Cloud Manager for AEM as a Cloud Service
- Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to improve code quality, maintainability, and adherence to development standards
- Collaborate with frontend developers, QA team members, and project stakeholders to clarify technical requirements and resolve implementation issues
- Support documentation of technical design, backend implementation details, and deployment-related changes
- Stay updated on AEM, Java, cloud development, security, and integration best practices to support continuous improvement
- Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, process improvements, and team learning activities when required
Technical Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience working with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Java, OSGi, Sling Models, Sling Servlets, Sling Schedulers, JCR, ResourceResolver, and AEM APIs
- Experience building and supporting integrations between AEM and third-party platforms, services, and data sources
- Experience writing automated unit tests using JUnit, Mockito, and AEM/Sling Mocks
- Experience with AEM as a Cloud Service and Adobe Cloud Manager, including build pipelines and deployments
- Proficient: Proficient in backend development using Java, OSGi services, Sling Models, Sling Servlets, and repository operations
- Proficient with Maven for build and dependency management and Git for version control
- Proficient in troubleshooting backend issues and optimizing AEM code for performance, reliability, security, and scalability
- Knowledge/Understanding: Knowledge of Agile development practices and collaborative delivery environments
- Understanding of development standards, secure coding practices, cloud-based deployment processes, and maintainable backend architecture
Personal Skills:
- Ability to work independently, manage assigned tasks, and deliver results with minimal supervision
- Ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex backend development and AEM integration challenges
- Ability to communicate technical solutions clearly and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to maintain attention to detail and ensure accuracy, quality, and consistency in development work
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced project environment
- Ability to work effectively within a team, share knowledge with peers, and support collaborative problem-solving
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant backend development experience, including hands-on experience with AEM backend development, Java, OSGi, Sling, JCR, AEM APIs, integrations, and cloud-based AEM deployments
Skills Required
- Minimum 3 years of relevant backend development experience
- Hands-on experience with Adobe Experience Manager backend development
- Proficiency in Java, OSGi services, Sling Models, Sling Servlets, Sling Schedulers, JCR, ResourceResolver, and AEM APIs
- Experience building and supporting integrations with third-party platforms, services, and data sources
- Experience writing automated unit tests using JUnit, Mockito, and AEM/Sling Mocks
- Experience with AEM as a Cloud Service and Adobe Cloud Manager, including build pipelines and deployments
- Proficiency with Maven and Git
- Ability to troubleshoot and optimize AEM code for performance, reliability, security, and scalability
- Knowledge of Agile development practices and collaborative delivery environments
- Understanding of secure coding practices, cloud-based deployment processes, and maintainable backend architecture
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent education and experience
What We Do
Creative Capsule was founded in 2003 in Kansas City and since then has grown into a team of more than 200 motivated software professionals in Overland Park Kansas, Zürich Switzerland, and Goa India. Our founders continue to be involved in day-to-day operations, bringing an overriding customer focus and a dedication to technical excellence. Many of our best clients are rapidly evolving SaaS and software startup companies and life sciences companies who share our passion for innovation. Creative Capsule builds lasting development relationships. We create highly skilled and effective software teams that integrate seamlessly with our clients’ organizations. We do not deliver one-off projects. Instead, we work to understand each client’s unique business needs and culture, and then construct cohesive teams that empower our partners and strengthen their delivery capabilities. Creative Capsule helps clients to transform their software delivery capacity. For each client, we build a dedicated development group that works hand-in-hand with their organization, creating a single virtual team. We ensure a close fit with each client by selecting team members that have technical and personal attributes that resonate with the client’s needs and culture. Each of our teams spans continents, providing an optimized balance of responsive local presence and cost-effective offshore resources, while operating as a single innovative and agile force that shares risks and rewards.
