AEM Developer

The role does not offer visa transfer or sponsorship.

About The Role

AEM Developer with strong expertise in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), backend Java development, and modern frontend technologies. The candidate will be responsible for building, enhancing, and maintaining scalable digital experience solutions on AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain AEM Sites components, templates, dialogs, Assets, Forms, Workflows, MSM, and Adobe Dynamic Media.
• Configure and manage CRX/CRXDE Lite, OSGi services, and Sling framework; develop reusable components using Sling Models, Servlets, Filters, and Schedulers.
• Implement JCR APIs, HTL (Sightly), Editable Templates, Policies, Content Fragments, and Experience Fragments.
• Configure and optimize Dispatcher caching and security; integrate AEM with external services via REST APIs and Spring Boot microservices.
• Develop backend systems using Java (Collections, Streams, Concurrency) and responsive UI using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and jQuery.
• Support CI/CD pipelines via Jenkins; collaborate with architects, QA, and DevOps following best practices for code quality, security, and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolution.

Work Model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in MO, USA. 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. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What You Need To Have To Be Considered

• AEM Expertise: AEM Sites, Assets, Forms, AEMaaCS, CRX/CRXDE Lite, OSGi, Sling Models/Servlets/Filters/Schedulers, HTL (Sightly), Dispatcher, MSM, Workflows, Content & Experience Fragments, Adobe Dynamic Media/Guides (nice to have)
• Backend Development: Strong Java (Core, Collections, Streams, Concurrency); Spring Boot (REST APIs, Microservices, Security)
• Frontend Development: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), jQuery (legacy)
• DevOps & Tools: Git (GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket), Jenkins CI/CD, code versioning & deployment practices

Other Optional Sections

The annual salary range for this position is between $85,000 – $100,000 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.

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off, Long-term/Short-term Disability, Paid Parental Leave.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.