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# Engineer, AEM Back-end

- **Company:** The Stagwell Group
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, HTML5, Unit Testing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Software Debugging, Java Servlet, Content Repository API for Java, Performance Tuning, Cloud Services, Secure Coding, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, GitHub Copilot, ReactJS, Adobe Target, Caching, Backend, Git, AngularJS, Graphql, Front End Software Development, Osgi, Restful APIs
- **Published:** June 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.codeandtheory.com/careers/8574447002?gh_jid=8574447002

## About the Role

* 5-8 years of software development experience
 * 3-5 years of hands-on experience in AEM 6.x and AEMaaCS
 * Knowledge of Edge Delivery Services and headless CMS architecture
 * Strong Java, Sling, OSGi, JCR, and servlet development experience
 * Experience with AEM Cloud deployments and Cloud Manager
 * Knowledge of AEM Agents, dispatcher configuration, replication, and caching
 * Experience using Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or GenAI-based coding assistants
 * Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
 * Knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks
 * Experience with RESTful APIs and integrations
 * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Git-based development

NICE TO HAVE

 * Adobe Analytics and Adobe Target integration
 * React or Angular development experience
 * Experience with headless CMS and GraphQL APIs
 * Exposure to AI-assisted automation and development workflows

## Description

We are looking for a skilled AEM Senior Developer to develop, enhance, and support Adobe Experience Manager applications and cloud deployments. The candidate will work closely with architects, leads, and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and high-performing AEM solutions using modern development practices and AI-assisted coding tools.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with AEMaaCS, AEM Agents, cloud deployments, and enterprise integrations along with strong debugging and Java development skills.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

 * Develop AEM components, templates, workflows, dialogs, and backend services
 * Implement reusable and scalable AEM solutions aligned with enterprise standards
 * Work on AEMaaCS deployments using Cloud Manager and CI/CD pipelines
 * Use Cursor IDE and GenAI coding assistants to improve developer productivity and accelerate delivery
 * Configure and troubleshoot AEM Agents, dispatcher caching, and replication issues
 * Integrate AEM with REST APIs, third-party systems, Adobe Analytics, and Adobe Target
 * Participate in code reviews, debugging, and performance optimization activities
 * Collaborate with front-end developers on SPA and headless CMS implementations
 * Write unit tests and maintain secure coding practices
 * Support production deployments and resolve critical issues


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