Job Type: Full-time

Remote: Hybrid

Senior AEM Backend & EDS Developer Engineering · Full-Time · Bengaluru / RemoteAEM 6.5 / AEMaaCS Edge Delivery Services Java / OSGi 8+ YearsROLE OVERVIEWWe 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 AEMas a Cloud Service migrations, and spearhead the adoption of Adobe Edge Delivery Services (EDS) — includingmigrations from AEMaaCS to EDS — to deliver sub-second web experiences. You bring at least one live, productionEDS site to your track record, and are comfortable owning delivery end-to-end across authoring, build, and CDNlayers.KEY 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 AEMdevelopment 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 andpost-launch stabilisation.▸ Lead end-to-end migrations from AEM as a Cloud Service to Adobe Edge Delivery Services, including contentmodelling, block library porting, and authoring workflow transition.▸ Author and optimise 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 viaSharePoint/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 strategiesfor AEM and EDS environments.▸ Implement Akamai EdgeWorkers and Property Manager rules to optimise content delivery and enforcesecurity 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 requirementsinto scalable solutions.▸ Drive adoption of observability tooling (Adobe Experience Platform Debugger, RUM, Akamai mPulse) forproduction monitoring. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education & Experience▸ Bachelor's or Master's 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 discussarchitecture decisions during the interview.▸ Demonstrated experience leading AEMaaCS-to-EDS migration projects end-to-end.AEM Backend Expertise▸ 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 DevelopmentEnvironments).▸ Hands-on experience with AEM Experience Fragments and Content Fragments for omnichannel contentdelivery.▸ Proficiency in headless AEM delivery using Content Fragment models and the AEM GraphQL API — includingpersisted queries, filtering, and pagination.EDS / Franklin Expertise▸ 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, redirectstrategy, 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 PageSpeed Insights.Akamai & CDN▸ Hands-on experience configuring Akamai Property Manager, caching behaviours, and origin failover rules.▸ Working knowledge of Akamai EdgeWorkers for server-side personalisation and request routing.▸ Familiarity with Akamai mPulse or equivalent RUM tooling for CDN-level performance monitoring.▸ Understanding of CDN cache invalidation strategies in the context of AEM publish/replication workflows.DevOps & Tooling▸ Solid 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▸ 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.

📌 Senior AEM Backend & EDS Developer (Bengaluru)
🏢 CloudFulcrum
📍 Bengaluru