AEM Development Lead

dentsuaegis; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Merkle in Pune, India is seeking an experienced AEM Development Lead to drive backend-focused AEM architecture and collaborate with front-end teams. You will guide design, implementation, and deployment of scalable AEM solutions, including workflows, components, and integrations.

The role requires strong Java, OSGi, Sling, and JCR expertise, plus experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments. You will mentor engineers and shape best practices across the team.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in AEM development with backend focus.
• Strong Java, OSGi, Sling, JCR, and Apache Felix expertise.
• Experience with AEM workflows, Servlets, Event Listeners and OSGi services.
• RESTful API design, GraphQL, and third-party integrations.
• CI/CD pipelines, Maven, Jenkins, and Git familiarity.
• Basic front-end understanding to collaborate with UI teams.
• AEM Dispatcher, CDN optimization and caching.
• Leadership and mentoring of development teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and deployment of scalable AEM solutions.
• Architect and implement backend services using Java, OSGi, Sling, and JCR.
• Develop and maintain AEM templates, components and services.
• Integrate AEM with third-party apps, RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Guide code reviews and technical training for the team.
• Collaborate with front-end teams for seamless integration.
• Establish CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based AEM infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot performance, scalability and security issues.

Skills

AEM Architecture

Java Backend

REST APIs

CI/CD

Leadership

Frontend Collaboration

Cloud Deployments

O SGi Sling JCR

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AEM Dispatcher

Maven

Jenkins

Git

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced AEM Development Lead with a strong focus on back-end development and a solid understanding of front-end technologies. This role will be responsible for leading AEM development projects, defining best practices, and driving technical excellence across the team. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) architecture, back-end development, and system integrations, while also being capable of collaborating effectively with front-end teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable AEM solutions , including custom components, workflows, and integrations.
• Architect and implement backend services using Java, OSGi, Sling, and JCR .
• Develop and maintain AEM templates, components, and services , ensuring high performance and security.
• Integrate AEM with third-party applications, RESTful APIs, microservices, and external databases .
• Optimize JCR repository structures and AEM Dispatcher configurations for enhanced performance.
• Guide and mentor development teams, conducting code reviews and technical training .
• Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure seamless integration between AEM backend services and UI components.
• Work with DevOps teams to establish CI/CD pipelines , automated deployments, and cloud-based AEM infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot complex issues related to AEM performance, scalability, and security .
• Define best practices and ensure adherence to industry standards for AEM development.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in AEM development , with a focus on backend development .
• Strong expertise in Java, OSGi, Sling, JCR, and Apache Felix .
• Hands-on experience with AEM workflows, Sling Servlets, Event Listeners, and OSGi services .
• Proficiency in RESTful API design, GraphQL, and third-party integrations .
• Experience with AEM Dispatcher configurations, CDN optimization, and caching strategies .
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Maven, Jenkins, and Git .
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, or Angular) to collaborate with UI teams effectively.
• Strong experience in performance tuning, security best practices, and cloud-based AEM deployments .
• Good to have: Exposure to Adobe Content Supply Chain Solutions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Adobe Certified AEM Architect or AEM Lead Developer .
• Experience with AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS) .
• Knowledge of headless CMS implementations and Content as a Service (CaaS) .
• Exposure to eCommerce platforms integrating with AEM.
• Good to have: Exposure to Adobe Content Supply Chain Solutions.

Location

DGS India - Pune - Indiqube Orchid

Brand

Merkle

Time Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent