Senior AEM Backend Developer

DLUX TECH; City of Parramatta; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DLUX TECH in Parramatta, Australia, is hiring a Senior AEM Backend Developer to join our Sydney-based delivery team. The role focuses on scalable enterprise solutions using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) backend.

You will work with Java, OSGi, Sling, JCR/Oak, and AEM as a Cloud Service, collaborating with clients, architects and offshore teams. Ideal candidates have 4+ years of hands-on AEM development, strong Java expertise, and experience with cloud deployments.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software development experience.
• 4+ years of hands-on AEM development.
• AEM Cloud Service experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with distributed/offshore delivery teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• AEM certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust backend solutions using Adobe Experience Manager.
• Develop custom AEM components, services, workflows and integrations.
• Develop and maintain AEM applications using Java, OSGi, Sling Models and JCR/Oak.
• Build REST APIs and integrations between AEM and third-party enterprise systems.
• Work with AEM as a Cloud Service and Cloud Manager.
• Develop solutions using AEM Core Components and custom extensions.
• Configure and develop AEM workflows, schedulers, servlets and event handlers.
• Troubleshoot application, integration and production issues.
• Participate in technical design, estimation and code reviews.
• Follow development, security and performance best practices.
• Collaborate with Solution Architects, Business Analysts, QA and frontend developers.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior developers.
• Work closely with offshore delivery teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Participate in client discussions and provide technical recommendations when required.

Skills

AEM backend development

Java

OSGi

Sling

JCR/Oak

AEM Cloud Service

REST APIs

Maven

Git / GitHub

JSON/XML

Enterprise system integrations

Object-oriented design

EDS knowledge

Tools

AEM

Java

OSGi

Sling

JCR/Oak

REST

Maven

GitHub

Cloud deployment

Job description

Parramatta, Australia | Posted on 09/16/2026

We are looking for aSenior AEM Backend Developerto join our Sydney-based delivery team. The role will focus on developing and implementing scalable enterprise solutions usingAdobe Experience Manager (AEM).

The successful candidate will have strong hands-on experience inAEM backend development, Java, OSGi, Sling, JCR/Oak and AEM as a Cloud Service, along with the ability to work directly with clients, architects and distributed delivery teams.

Knowledge of Adobe Edge Delivery Services (EDS) is a nice-to-have.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop robust backend solutions using Adobe Experience Manager.

Develop custom AEM components, services, workflows and integrations.

Develop and maintain AEM applications usingJava, OSGi, Sling Models and JCR/Oak.

Build REST APIs and integrations between AEM and third-party enterprise systems.

Work with AEM as a Cloud Service and Cloud Manager.

Develop solutions using AEM Core Components and custom extensions.

Configure and develop AEM workflows, schedulers, servlets and event handlers.

Troubleshoot application, integration and production issues.

Participate in technical design, estimation and code reviews.

Follow development, security and performance best practices.

Collaborate with Solution Architects, Business Analysts, QA and frontend developers.

Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior developers.

Work closely with offshore delivery teams to ensure successful project execution.

Participate in client discussions and provide technical recommendations when required.

Requirements

Required Technical Skills

Adobe Experience Manager

Strong hands-on experience withAEM 6.5 and/or AEM as a Cloud Service.

AEM Components and Templates.

OSGi Services and configurations.

Servlets and Sling Resources.

AEM Workflows.

JCR / Oak.

AEM Dispatcher.

Strong experience inJava/J2EE.

RESTful APIs and web services.

Maven.

JSON/XML.

Enterprise system integrations.

Object-oriented design and design patterns.

DevOps

Git / GitHub.

Maven-based builds.

AEM Cloud deployment and release processes.

Nice to Have — Edge Delivery Services (EDS)

Knowledge or exposure toAdobe Edge Delivery Services (EDS)will be an advantage.

Exposure to the following would be beneficial:

EDS architecture and development model.

GitHub-based EDS development.

Document-based authoring.

Universal Editor.

EDS blocks and integrations.

AEM and EDS content integration.

EDS experience is not mandatory.

Experience & Qualifications

6+ years of software development experience.

4+ years of hands-on AEM development experience.

AEM Cloud Service experience is highly desirable.

Experience working with distributed/onshore-offshore delivery teams.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Good understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.

Strong communication and client-facing skills.

AEM certification is desirable.

Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on Senior AEM Backend Developer with strong Java and AEM expertise, experience in enterprise implementations and exposure to AEM Cloud Service.

Experience with Edge Delivery Services is an added advantage, but candidates with strong AEM backend and AEM Cloud experience should also be considered.