Adobe Manager Back-end Developer

This Adobe AEM Cloud Backend Developer role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Manulife’s global digital infrastructure! As part of the Global Operations & Marketing Technology team, the developer will help build and optimize scalable backend solutions that power enterprise-level websites across regions. This role supports our mission to deliver consistent, high-performing digital experiences to customers worldwide. The successful candidate will gain exposure to global collaboration, cloud-native architecture, and strategic digital transformation initiatives —making a tangible impact on how Manulife engages with its customers globally!

• Translate business and functional requirements into detailed technical specifications and user stories, ensuring alignment with Adobe AEM Cloud architecture and capabilities
• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable and reusable back-end components and services within AEM Cloud
• Apply Adobe-recommended/Industry patterns for multi-tenant architecture, content fragment models, and headless CMS integrations
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices that integrate seamlessly with AEM and third‑party systems
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using industry‑standard tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Azure Dev Ops) to automate build, test, and deployment processes
• Document code and technical processes.
• Upholds software development leading practices, including writing clean and extensive code
• Ensure smooth deployment and monitoring of AEM Cloud services across environments
• Resolve and rectify issues related to AEM Cloud deployments, including dispatcher configurations, replication agents, and OSGi bundles
• Perform code / work reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the software development lifecycle
• Stay up‑to‑date with the AEM Cloud updates, industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously enhance platform capabilities
• Ensure the protection and authentication of sensitive data at rest or in transit by implementing security mechanisms
• Ensure ongoing maintenance and support of AEM Cloud environments, including patching, upgrades, and release management

• Proven experience developing and deploying solutions on Adobe AEM Cloud, including familiarity with AEM as a Cloud Service architecture
• Proficient in Adobe's procedures for component development, content modeling, and cloud‑native scalability
• Proficiency in Java, Sling, OSGi, and other technologies commonly used in AEM back‑end development
• Proficiency in programming and scripting languages commonly used for back‑end development
• Experience with RESTful API design, integration, and microservices architecture
• Hands on experience with Adobe I/O, Graph
  
  QL APIs, and headless CMS implementations
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD tools and practices, including automated testing, code quality checks, and deployment pipelines
• Familiarity with designing, building, deploying, monitoring, and maintaining code in multi‑service architecture
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus
• Knowledge of cloud fundamentals and experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to fix complex issues in distributed systems
• Proficient in communication and documentation, adept at working efficiently in multi‑functional teams

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well‑being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

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