AEM Sr Developer (AEMaaCS)

Cognizant; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant in New York is seeking an experienced Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Developer to design, develop, and enhance enterprise digital experiences and public web properties. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with AEM, including AEM as a Cloud Service, Java, Sling Models, OSGi, JCR, HTL, and REST APIs, and will collaborate with content and marketing teams in a hybrid environment.

You will build reusable AEM components, templates, dialogs, workflows, and content models,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with Adobe Experience Manager, including AEM as a Cloud Service
• Strong Java and backend development skills
• Ability to design, develop and enhance enterprise digital experiences

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance enterprise websites using AEM.
• Build reusable AEM components, templates, dialogs, workflows, and content models.
• Develop solutions using Java, Sling Models, OSGi, JCR, HTL, and AEM APIs.
• Support content authoring and publishing with marketing teams.
• Troubleshoot performance, rendering, caching, and deployments.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and cloud migration efforts.
• Assist with upgrades and migrations in AEMaaCS environments.
• Ensure accessibility and cross‑browser compatibility.

Skills

5+ years of relevant experience

Can-do attitude

Tools

Java

Sling Models

OSGi

JCR

HTL (Sightly)

AEM as a Cloud Service

REST APIs

React

Angular

Vue

HTML5

CSS3

CI/CD

Cloud Manager

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Developer to design, develop, and enhance enterprise digital experiences and public web properties. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience developing solutions using Adobe Experience Manager, along with experience working in AEM as a Cloud Service environments.

About the Role

In This Role, You Will

• Design, develop, and enhance enterprise websites and digital experiences using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).
• Develop reusable AEM components, templates, dialogs, workflows, and content models.
• Build and maintain custom AEM applications using Java, Sling Models, OSGi, JCR, HTL (Sightly), and Adobe APIs.
• Develop solutions utilizing AEM Sites, Digital Asset Management (DAM), Content Fragments, Experience Fragments, and Headless CMS capabilities.
• Support content authoring and publishing processes while partnering with content and marketing teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to AEM functionality, rendering, performance, caching, and deployments.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to development standards and best practices.
• Support platform upgrades, enhancements, and migration initiatives.
• Contribute to implementations and enhancements within AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS) environments.
• Support Cloud Manager pipelines and CI/CD deployment processes.
• Participate in cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
• Assist with performance optimization, monitoring, and troubleshooting of cloud-based AEM applications.
• Work closely with platform and DevOps teams to promote reliable and scalable cloud solutions.
• Design and develop scalable, secure, and maintainable applications supporting digital experience platforms.
• Develop REST APIs and backend services supporting AEM and related applications.
• Implement integrations between AEM and enterprise systems including CRM, analytics, personalization, authentication, and third‑party SaaS platforms.
• Support headless and hybrid content delivery models leveraging APIs and content services
• Build responsive, accessible, and high‑performing customer‑facing web experiences.
• Develop solutions using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.
• Ensure compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG).
• Optimize applications for performance, usability, SEO, and customer experience.
• Support cross‑browser and cross‑device compatibility.

Work Model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position open to qualified applicants able to work in New York. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work‑life balance through our various wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on business and client requirements.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. *Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

What You Need to Have to Be Considered

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• A can‑do attitude!

These Will Help You Stand Out

We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $110,000 to $130,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long‑term/Short‑term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan