Senior AEM Backend and EDS Developer

Summary: We are looking for a seasoned Senior AEM Backend & EDS Developer to architect, build, and maintain enterprise-grade digital experience platforms. You will drive the development of robust AEM backend components, lead AEM as a Cloud Service migration, and spearhead the adoption of Adobe Edge Delivery Services (EDS) including migrations from AEMaaCS to EDS to deliver sub-second web experiences. You bring at least one live production EDS site to your track record, and are comfortable owning delivery end-to-end across authorizing, build, and CDN layers. Responsibilities: - AEM Backend Development - Design and develop custom AEM components, templates, and workflows using Java/OSGi, Sling, and JCR. - Build and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs backed by AEM Content Services and Sling Models. - Architect content structures, DAM integrations, and replication topologies for high-availability environments. - Implement and lead AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS) migrations content migration, index definitions, - cloud-native configurations, and feature flag management. - Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and mentor junior and mid-level engineers on AEM - development standards. - Edge Delivery Services (EDS) Development & Migration - Own and deliver production EDS sites end-to-end from initial block library setup through to go-live and - post-launch stabilization. - Lead end-to-end migrations from AEM as a Cloud Service to Adobe Edge Delivery Services, including content - modelling, block library porting, and authoring workflow transition. - Author and optimize block libraries using vanilla JS and CSS in alignment with EDS conventions. - Integrate EDS with AEM authoring (Universal Editor, Sidekick) and third-party data sources via SharePoint/Google Drive pipelines. - Monitor and improve Core Web Vitals LCP, CLS, and INP across EDS properties. - Automate EDS build and deployment pipelines using GitHub Actions and AEM Cloud Manager. - CDN & Infrastructure Akamai - Configure and manage Akamai CDN properties caching rules, edge logic, and cache invalidation strategies - for AEM and EDS environments. - Implement Akamai Edge Workers and Property Manager rules to optimize content delivery and enforce - security policies. - Collaborate with infrastructure teams on Akamai WAF, DDoS mitigation, and origin shield configuration. - Troubleshoot cache-related performance issues across Akamai and AEM Dispatcher layers. - Architecture & Collaboration - Define and document technical architecture for AEM + EDS hybrid and full-EDS implementations. - Partner with front-end engineers, UX designers, and solution architects to translate business requirements - into scalable solutions. - Drive adoption of observability tooling (Adobe Experience Platform Debugger, RUM, Akamai mPulse) for - production monitoring. Requirements: - Bachelor&rsquos or master&rsquos degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. - 8+ years of hands-on AEM development experience (AEM 6.4/6.5 and AEM as a Cloud Service). - 3+ years working with Adobe Edge Delivery Services or AEM Franklin/Helix. - At least one demonstrable production EDS site shipped and live be prepared to share the URL and discuss - architecture decisions during the interview. - Demonstrated experience leading AEMaaCS-to-EDS migration projects end-to-end. - Deep proficiency in Java (8+), OSGi/Felix, Apache Sling, and JCR/Oak. - Strong command of AEM component development HTL/Sightly, Sling Models, WCM Core Components. - Experience with AEM Dispatcher configuration, CDN strategies, and caching policies. - Hands-on with AEM Cloud Manager pipelines, environment configurations, and RDE (Rapid Development - Environments). - Hands-on experience with AEM Experience Fragments and Content Fragments for omnichannel content - delivery. - Proficiency in headless AEM delivery using Content Fragment models and the AEM GraphQL API including - queries persisted, filtering, and pagination. - Proven track record of building and shipping production EDS sites using block-based authoring. - Deep understanding of AEMaaCS-to-EDS migration patterns content model mapping, block porting, redirect - strategy, and authoring workflow changeover. - Proficiency in vanilla JavaScript (ES2022+), Web Components, and progressive enhancement patterns. - Understanding of EDS metadata, redirects, sitemap generation, and indexing pipeline. - Experience with EDS performance auditing using Lighthouse CI and Page Speed Insights. - Hands-on experience configuring Akamai Property Manager, caching behaviors, and origin failover rules. - Working knowledge of Akamai Edge Workers for server-side personalization and request routing. - Familiarity with Akamai pulse or equivalent RUM tooling for CDN-level performance monitoring. - Understanding of CDN cache invalidation strategies in the context of AEM publish/replication workflows. - Strong Git workflows, branching strategies, and code review practices. - Experience with CI/CD pipelines GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Adobe Cloud Manager. - Comfortable with Docker-based local development environments (AEM SDK). - Familiarity with unit and integration testing JUnit 5, Mockito, AEM Mocks (io.wcm). Nice To Have Skills: - Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) Sites Developer or Backend Developer certification. - Experience with headless AEM delivery via Content Fragments + GraphQL. - Knowledge of Adobe Launch (Tags) and Target integration. - Exposure to React/Next.js-based front-end stacks consuming AEM APIs. - Contributions to open-source AEM or EDS projects. #AditiConsulting # 26-04873 Skills: Mockito, Osgi, Jcr, Sling, Java, Css Experience: 8.00-10.00 Years