Backend Engineer III

Location: St. Petersburg

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Description:

We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer to join our engineering team and work on Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) implementations across enterprise web platforms. The role is focused on hands-on backend development, building and maintaining Java-based AEM solutions that are stable, scalable, and ready for production use. You will work across AEM services, integrations, content models, and Cloud Service deployments, while collaborating closely with frontend developers, architects, QA engineers, and product teams.

The role requires strong AEM backend experience, good integration skills, and a practical approach to delivery and support.

Responsibilities:

AEM Backend Development Develop, customise, and maintain AEM components, templates, workflows, Sling Models, and OSGi services

Build backend services and business logic using Java, Sling, and OSGi within standard AEM project structures

Work with AEM Core Components, Content Fragments, Experience Fragments, and Editable Templates Develop workflows, launchers, and custom process steps where needed

Write clean, testable, and well-documented code Integrations and Content Delivery Build and maintain backend integrations between AEM and third-party enterprise systems using RESTful APIs and GraphQLImplement and optimise content models, data layers, and Sling Models to support structured and headless content delivery

Work with frontend engineers to support integration between AEM backend services and SPA frameworks such as React or Angular Help maintain a clear separation between content services, business logic, and presentation layersAEM Cloud and Platform Support Support AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS) deployments, including Cloud Manager pipelines and release processes

Develop and maintain AEM Dispatcher configurations, caching rules, filter rules, and replication-related setup

Troubleshoot backend issues related to content rendering, replication, integrations, performance, and deployment

Contribute to AEM upgrades and migrations from legacy CMS platforms or on-premise AEM environments

Code Quality and Delivery Take part in code reviews and code audits, providing practical feedback and clear follow-up actions

Contribute to refactoring and ongoing improvements across the backend codebase

Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and technical decision-making

Contribute to technical documentation, runbooks, and internal knowledge-sharing

Collaboration

Work closely with architects, frontend developers, QA engineers, Dev Ops engineers, and non-technical stakeholders

Explain technical decisions clearly and support delivery across cross-functional teams

Qualifications:

5+ years of hands-on AEM backend development experience in enterprise environments

Strong proficiency in Java, Sling, and OSGi for AEM component and service development

Solid experience with AEM Core Components, Content Fragments, Experience Fragments, and Editable Templates Hands-on experience with Sling Models, HTL (Sightly), and Adobe Granite APIs for server-side rendering and content resolution

Experience developing AEM workflows, launchers, and custom process steps

Strong working knowledge of AEM Dispatcher, including configuration, caching rules, filter rules, and related setup

Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints within AEMGood understanding of AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS), Cloud Manager pipelines, and deployment models

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops practices in AEM delivery

Experience with JUnit and AEM Mocks for unit testing backend components

Working knowledge of Maven-based AEM project structure, including the AEM Project Archetype

Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose complex backend issues

Good written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Have

Experience with AEM Edge Delivery Services (EDS) and document-based authoring patterns

Familiarity with headless AEM architecture and integration with SPA frameworks such as React or Angular Exposure to Adobe Marketing Cloud tools such as Adobe Analytics, Adobe Target, or Adobe Launch

Experience with AEM Forms, including adaptive forms and form data model integrations

Knowledge of LDAP or SSO integration within AEM environments

Familiarity with other CMS platforms such as Sitecore, Drupal, or Word Press Experience  with performance profiling and tuning tools such as Your Kit, JProfiler, or AEM pattern detector

Experience working in Agile or Scrum delivery teams

Exposure to client-facing project delivery and technical discovery sessions

Adobe certifications related to AEM…